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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland

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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 10 January 2026.

Most popular company

Arnold Clark

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R1 064

Cheapest price per day

R784

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 R535/day – about 1 090% 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 R324,86/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R502,39/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.

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

At Scotland, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R486. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 029 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 February, with an average daily rate of just R486. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 029 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

R637

February

R486

March

R517

April

R965

May

R941

June

R805

July

R878

August

R1 029

September

R720

October

R616

November

R518

December

R800

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Sunnycars has 41 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 31.

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 10 January 2026.

National

8 locations

Arnold Clark

22 locations

Avis

13 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

27 locations

Budget

10 locations

Sixt

11 locations

Europcar

29 locations

Hertz

10 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 064/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R741/day from Arnold Clark, booked on Jan. 3.

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

    Arnold Clark is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R7 445 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 R31 907 (R1 064/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 10 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R57+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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