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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R390

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Scotland with a pick-up date of 4/6 and drop-off date of 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Scotland car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Scotland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 May 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R730

Cheapest price per day

R390
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Popular car types in Scotland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Scotland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 May 2026.
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In Scotland, there are 4 151 active hire locations from 93 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R390/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R390+

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Compact

Compact

R483+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R623+

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Standard

Standard

R708+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 306+

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Premium

Premium

R1 273+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 369+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R496+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R618+

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Compare car hire deals in Scotland by type

Here are the best Scotland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Scotland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Scotland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Scotland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Scotland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3 AircrossR390/day
2
2
5
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 05/11/26
Hyundai AccentR483/day
4
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Hyundai Accent
Found 05/11/26
Volkswagen GolfR552/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 05/11/26

Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of R732. Data was last updated on 12 May 2026.
Citroen C3 AircrossR390/day
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2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 05/11/26
Hyundai AccentR483/day
4
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Hyundai Accent
Found 05/11/26
Daihatsu TeriosR496/day
4
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A/C
Daihatsu Terios
Found 05/11/26

Cheapflights insights for Scotland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Scotland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Scotland?

For the best savings on car hire in Scotland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R552/day – about 1 188% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Scotland?

Looking to hire a car in Scotland? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R312,37/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R429,47/day.

What is the best car rental company in Scotland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is Arnold Clark (rated 9.6/10). Avis (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
9.6
Avis
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Budget
Budget
7.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Scotland?

At Scotland, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R479. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R953 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Scotland, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R479. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R953 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R501

February

R520

March

R676

April

R758

May

R953

June

R791

July

R821

August

R797

September

R783

October

R564

November

R479

December

R788

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Sunnycars has 43 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 29.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Scotland?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Scotland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 122 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 May 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Scotland, Edinburgh is the cheapest city to hire a car (R440/day). Other popular cities in Scotland to get a cheap car hire are: Glasgow (R489/day), Inverness (R956/day), and Aberdeen (R965/day).

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Top rental agencies in Scotland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Scotland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Scotland. Reviews were last updated on 12 May 2026.

Arnold Clark

24 locations
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Avis

9 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

29 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Sixt

11 locations
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Dollar

7 locations
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Europcar

23 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R777/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R384/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on May 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Scotland for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R3 656 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Scotland?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Scotland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Scotland for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Scotland is R15 670 (R522/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Scotland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Scotland. Deals were last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

R34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R58+

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