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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R229

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 2/1 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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 2025

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 28 December 2025.

Most common car type

Compact
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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 28 December 2025.
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In Scotland, there are 4 094 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 R229/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R249+

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Compact

Compact

R296+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R420+

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People carrier

People carrier

R777+

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Mini

Mini

R229+

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Premium

Premium

R606+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R910+

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Luxury

Luxury

R725+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R312+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R400+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 321+

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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:

Datsun GoR229/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 12/27/25
Renault KwidR249/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 12/27/25
Volkswagen GolfR273/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 12/26/25

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 R474. Data was last updated on 28 December 2025.
Datsun GoR229/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 12/27/25
Renault KwidR249/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 12/27/25
Volkswagen GolfR273/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 12/26/25

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 R542/day – about 1 102% 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? Goldcar Rental SP had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R340,13/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R473,25/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
8.2

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 R492. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 039 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 R492. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 039 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

R647

February

R492

March

R521

April

R972

May

R949

June

R813

July

R884

August

R1 039

September

R725

October

R620

November

R522

December

R818

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Sunnycars has 40 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 31.

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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 28 December 2025.

National

8 locations
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Arnold Clark

22 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

27 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Sixt

11 locations
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Europcar

29 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 28 December 2025.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R4 981 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 28 December 2025.
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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 (R15+).

Electric

Electric

R15+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R23+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R91+

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