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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R168

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Scotland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Arnold Clark

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R688

Cheapest price per day

R168
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Popular car types in Scotland

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In Scotland, there are 4 317 active hire locations from 161 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R168/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R168+

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Compact

Compact

R195+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R429+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R728+

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Mini

Mini

R172+

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Premium

Premium

R641+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R699+

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Luxury

Luxury

R882+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R225+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R442+

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Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Hyundai i10R168/day
Hyundai i10
Found 10/23/26
Volkswagen up!R172/day
Volkswagen up!
Found 10/23/26
GWM Ora Good CatR188/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 10/23/26

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 R568/day – about 1 042% 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 R13,89/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R22,57/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
Budget
Budget
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
6.0

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 R448. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 528 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 R448. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 528 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

R448

February

R504

March

R862

April

R829

May

R1 051

June

R719

July

R1 529

August

R1 005

September

R971

October

R620

November

R524

December

R816

What car do most people hire in Scotland?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Avis has 9 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

8 locations
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Avis

9 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Hertz

10 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

8 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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honk

1 location
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U-Save

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 R699/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R431/day from Provider's pick, booked on Oct. 17.

  • 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 R6 457 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 R27 672 (R922/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 Hybrid being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

R19+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R17+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R35+

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