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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R337

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Scotland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R648

Cheapest price per day

R337
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Popular car types in Scotland

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In Scotland, there are 4 288 active hire locations from 139 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R337/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R370+

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Compact

Compact

R351+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R556+

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Mini

Mini

R337+

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Premium

Premium

R744+

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Luxury

Luxury

R798+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R366+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R541+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 313+

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Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Volkswagen up!R337/day
Volkswagen up!
Found 08/20/26
Hyundai i10R351/day
Hyundai i10
Found 08/21/26
Mini CountrymanR366/day
Mini Countryman
Found 08/20/26

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 1 030% 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? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R21,17/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R28,10/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). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.7
Avis
Avis
9.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Budget
Budget
7.5

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 R442. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 475 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 R442. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 475 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

R442

February

R525

March

R835

April

R800

May

R1 024

June

R701

July

R1 475

August

R874

September

R938

October

R544

November

R467

December

R759

What car do most people hire in Scotland?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Scotland. Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Scotland

National

7 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Alamo

6 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

9 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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honk

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R618/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R254/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 22.

  • 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 737 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 300 (R677/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

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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 (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R31+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R69+

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