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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R377
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 1/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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 2025
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 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R1 012 |
Cheapest price per day | R377 |
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 15 August 2025.
In Scotland, there are 3 931 active hire locations from 81 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R377/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R424+
Compact
R462+
People carrier
R1 063+
Full-size SUV
R1 373+
Mini
R377+
Premium
R939+
Luxury
R1 105+
Compact SUV
R549+
Intermediate SUV
R735+
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 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:
Here are the best Scotland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Datsun GoR377/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR424/day
2
M
A/C
Ford FiestaR457/day
2
M
A/C
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 R720. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Datsun GoR377/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR424/day
2
M
A/C
Ford FiestaR457/day
2
M
A/C
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 R562/day – about 1 282% less than the yearly average.
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 R225,25/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R453,83/day.
What is the best car rental company in Scotland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 36 reviews). Europcar (rated 6.6/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Europcar
6.6
Easirent
5.9
National
9.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Scotland?
At Scotland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R425. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R958 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R425. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R958 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
R425
February
R583
March
R556
April
R958
May
R937
June
R811
July
R867
August
R782
September
R676
October
R638
November
R559
December
R779
What car do most people hire in Scotland?
Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Scotland. Compact cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?
Sunnycars has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 32.
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 15 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
36 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,1
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
8,0
Europcar
52 reviews•31 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,8
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
6,3
Easirent
36 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
7,0
Overall
5,9
Pick-up/drop-off
5,9
Value
6,1
National
4 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
9,7
Overall
9,7
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,5
Arnold Clark
7 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
9,6
Overall
9,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,8
Value
9,2
Avis
11 reviews•13 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,4
Comfort
9,2
Overall
9,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
8,4
Budget
14 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,3
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,3
Sixt
29 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
8,3
Overall
6,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,1
Value
6,5
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 012/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R469/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Scotland for a week from DRIVALIA ?
DRIVALIA is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R4 385 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 R18 792 (R626/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 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R28+).
Electric
R28+
Hybrid
R39+
Petrol/Diesel
R75+