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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from HK$172
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 Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 2-10 and drop-off date of 23-10. 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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Edinburgh car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | HK$14.06 |
Average price per day | HK$411 |
Cheapest price per day | HK$172 |
Popular car types in Edinburgh
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Edinburgh this past week from 104 hire locations out of 35 hire agencies. Prices for a Edinburgh small car hire start from HK$172/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
HK$186+
Compact
HK$229+
Full-size SUV
HK$1,029+
Mini
HK$172+
Premium
HK$430+
Luxury
HK$476+
Compact SUV
HK$261+
Intermediate SUV
HK$288+
Compare car rental deals in Edinburgh by type
Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Edinburgh large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mini CountrymanHK$172/day
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Mazda Mazda2HK$186/day
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Hyundai i20HK$229/day
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Best car rental deals found in Edinburgh
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of HK$424. Data was last updated on 14 August 2025.
Mini CountrymanHK$172/day
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Mazda Mazda2HK$186/day
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Hyundai i20HK$229/day
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Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh?
Book your rental car in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$275/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 522% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just HK$185.26/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at HK$230.47/day.
What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
10.0
keddy by Europcar
9.0
Avis
9.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?
At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$440 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$440 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
HK$243
February
HK$220
March
HK$275
April
HK$440
May
HK$440
June
HK$377
July
HK$424
August
HK$416
September
HK$330
October
HK$290
November
HK$275
December
HK$424
What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?
Economy cars (Class Special Car, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan) and Premium (BMW 3 Series) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?
Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.
Top rental agencies in Edinburgh
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Edinburgh known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Edinburgh. Reviews were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Arnold Clark
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
10.0
National
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.0
keddy by Europcar
1 review•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Avis
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
8.9
Alamo
12 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
18 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.6
Sixt
18 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.6
Budget
9 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$411/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$293/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from DRIVALIA ?
From DRIVALIA you can hire a car in Edinburgh from about HK$2,739 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Edinburgh however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Edinburgh can be found for HK$11,737. You can find car rental deals for HK$391 a day on average.
How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?
The average price for a weekend car hire in Edinburgh is HK$2,168. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Edinburgh. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Edinburgh for as low as HK$462/day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (HK$29+).
Electric
HK$29+
Hybrid
HK$38+
Petrol/Diesel
HK$56+
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