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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R380

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 11/12 and drop-off date of 15/12. 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 16 November 2025.

Most popular company

Arnold Clark

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R775

Cheapest price per day

R380
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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 16 November 2025.
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In Scotland, there are 3 974 active hire locations from 85 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R380/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R408+

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Compact

Compact

R380+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R402+

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People carrier

People carrier

R817+

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Mini

Mini

R686+

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Premium

Premium

R1 595+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 089+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R403+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R418+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R698+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 240+

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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:

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

Toyota CorollaR380/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 11/14/25
Renault ClioR408/day
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A/C
Renault Clio
Found 11/14/25
Hyundai i20R414/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 11/14/25

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 R727. Data was last updated on 16 November 2025.
Toyota CorollaR380/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 11/14/25
Volkswagen PoloR402/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Found 11/14/25
Toyota CorollaR403/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 11/14/25

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 R550/day – about 1 202% 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? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R244,38/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R265,03/day.

What is the best car rental company in Scotland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is National (rated 9.7/10). Arnold Clark (rated 9.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.7
Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
9.6
Avis
Avis
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2

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 R404. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R933 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 R404. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R933 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

R404

February

R560

March

R540

April

R933

May

R910

June

R791

July

R885

August

R868

September

R734

October

R700

November

R556

December

R757

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Sunnycars has 35 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 31.

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 130 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 November 2025.
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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 16 November 2025.

National

8 locations
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Arnold Clark

22 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

27 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Sixt

10 locations
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Europcar

29 locations
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Hertz

11 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 16 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R783/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R477/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Nov. 2.

  • 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 807 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 R20 602 (R687/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 16 November 2025.
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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 (R24+).

Electric

Electric

R24+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R78+

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