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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R660

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 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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 3 May 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R832

Cheapest price per day

R660
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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 3 May 2026.
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In Scotland, there are 4 111 active hire locations from 93 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R660/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R671+

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Compact

Compact

R699+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R999+

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Standard

Standard

R1 009+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 590+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 044+

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Premium

Premium

R1 546+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 515+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 697+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R660+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R720+

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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:

Citroen C3 AircrossR671/day
2
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 05/02/26
Renault KwidR678/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 05/02/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR699/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 05/02/26

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 R1 440. Data was last updated on 3 May 2026.
Kia SportageR660/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage
Found 05/01/26
Renault KwidR671/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 05/02/26
Volkswagen GolfR678/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 05/02/26

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 R565/day – about 1 206% 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 R316,26/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R434,81/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
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

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

At Scotland, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R485. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R984 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 November, with an average daily rate of just R485. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R984 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

R507

February

R527

March

R684

April

R776

May

R984

June

R804

July

R831

August

R873

September

R793

October

R571

November

R485

December

R798

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.

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 111 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 May 2026.
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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 3 May 2026.

National

7 locations
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Arnold Clark

18 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Alamo

6 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

23 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Sixt

11 locations
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Europcar

23 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 3 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R890/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R638/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 25.

  • 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 749 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 352 (R678/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 3 May 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 (R41+).

Electric

Electric

R41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R47+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R69+

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