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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 16 September 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R881 |
Cheapest price per day | R384 |
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 R555/day – about 1 228% 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 R331,96/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R419,24/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 8.3/10 with 36 reviews). Europcar (rated 6.6/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
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 R419. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R949 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 R419. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R949 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
R419
February
R573
March
R550
April
R949
May
R925
June
R804
July
R868
August
R865
September
R795
October
R630
November
R552
December
R769
What car do most people hire in Scotland?
Compact cars (Opel Astra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Scotland. Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (MG ZS or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?
Sunnycars has 33 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 29.
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 132 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
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 16 September 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
36 reviews•28 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,1
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,3
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 16 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R857/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R509/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Sep. 14.
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 R5 011 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 R21 476 (R716/day) on average.