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Cheap Car Hire in Old Town, Edinburgh from R622

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 Old Town with a pick-up date of 11/5 and drop-off date of 22/5. 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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Old Town, Edinburgh car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Old Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R1 063

Cheapest price per day

R622
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Popular car types in Old Town, Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Old Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

R622+

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Compact

Compact

R663+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R774+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 892+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 423+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R791+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R838+

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Best Old Town, Edinburgh car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Old Town car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 10 April 2026.
Toyota CorollaR812/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 04/09/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR663/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 04/09/26
Mini CountrymanR1 133/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Found 04/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Old Town car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Old Town, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Old Town?

Book your car hire in Old Town 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R525/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 126% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Old Town?

DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company in Old Town with deals as low as R446,99/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R645,55/day.

What is the best car rental company in Old Town?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Old Town is National (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Old Town?

Planning to hire a car in Old Town? January is the cheapest month, costing about R459 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R886. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R459

February

R492

March

R574

April

R820

May

R853

June

R755

July

R886

August

R870

September

R689

October

R640

November

R558

December

R837

Which car hire company has the most locations in Old Town?

Europcar has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Old Town at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Old Town, Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Old Town, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

National

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,8

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,8

Value

9,2

Avis

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,4

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Budget

7,4
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,4
Good
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

keddy by Europcar

6,6
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Old Town Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Old Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 April 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Old Town?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Old Town for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh?

    At an average cost of R394/day, the cheapest rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh is the Volkswagen Polo. Based on our data, it’s 65% cheaper to rent a Volkswagen Polo compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh?

    It costs R394 per day on average for a rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for R396 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Old Town

Browse car hires by fuel type in Old Town. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Old Town. Deals were last updated on 10 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Old Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R46+).

Electric

Electric

R46+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R63+

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