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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R188

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 24/2 and drop-off date of 15/3. 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 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 31 January 2026.

Most popular company

Arnold Clark

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R536

Cheapest price per day

R188
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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 31 January 2026.
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In Scotland, there are 4 127 active hire locations from 87 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R188/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R243+

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Compact

Compact

R281+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R381+

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People carrier

People carrier

R840+

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Mini

Mini

R188+

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Premium

Premium

R610+

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Luxury

Luxury

R858+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R393+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R418+

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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 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:

Volkswagen up!R188/day
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Volkswagen up!
Found 01/30/26
Renault KwidR243/day
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Renault Kwid
Found 01/30/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR281/day
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Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 01/30/26

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 R499. Data was last updated on 31 January 2026.
Volkswagen up!R188/day
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Volkswagen up!
Found 01/30/26
Renault KwidR243/day
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Renault Kwid
Found 01/30/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR281/day
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Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 01/30/26

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 R524/day – about 1 044% 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? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R128,01/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R396,78/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
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3

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 R472. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R996 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 R472. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R996 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

R641

February

R472

March

R486

April

R939

May

R907

June

R837

July

R848

August

R996

September

R700

October

R588

November

R515

December

R848

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 26.

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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 31 January 2026.

National

7 locations
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Arnold Clark

19 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

24 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Sixt

12 locations
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Europcar

23 locations
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Hertz

10 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 31 January 2026.

  • 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 R9 098 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.

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 31 January 2026.
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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 (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R23+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R68+

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