Edinburgh

Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from HK$285

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tue 26-3
Noon
Tue 2-4
Noon

Edinburgh car rentals in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

HK$14.39

Average price per day

HK$569

Cheapest price per day

HK$285

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Edinburgh?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Edinburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

HK$242

February

HK$226

March

HK$328

April

HK$516

May

HK$570

June

HK$508

July

HK$586

August

HK$539

September

HK$390

October

HK$320

November

HK$250

December

HK$359

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 19 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Edinburgh this past week from 98 hire locations out of 34 hire agencies. Prices for a Edinburgh small car hire start from HK$285/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$293+

Compact

Compact

HK$312+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$367+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$1,044+

Mini

Mini

HK$285+

Premium

Premium

HK$581+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$512+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$319+

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Edinburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

HK$267 - HK$910

All Car Types

HK$385 - HK$1,202

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$562/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$267/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$910/day). In fact, February is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$939/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$665/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$1,445/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a medium car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$1,095/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$804/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~HK$1,910/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a large car is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$771/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$349/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~HK$1,415/day). In fact, February is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$901/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$509/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~HK$1,693/day). In fact, October is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a van is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$1,183/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$882/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~HK$2,239/day). In fact, September is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a luxury car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mini CountrymanHK$285/day
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Mini Countryman
Hyundai i20HK$312/day
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Hyundai i20

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 19 March 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Edinburgh, including Hertz, Arnold Clark and National. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

5.6
Fair
40 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.2

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.3

Avis

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
23 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.6

Budget

7.6
Good
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.3

Sixt

7.3
Good
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Best Edinburgh car rental deals found

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$443. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Edinburgh area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Mini CountrymanHK$289/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Hyundai i20HK$302/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda FitHK$347/day
4
5
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A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$569/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$276/day from Hertz, booked on Mar. 10.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (HK$289/day), Alamo (HK$293/day), and National (HK$319/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10.0 rating), National (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is HK$14.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$647 and HK$935 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Edinburgh from about HK$3,416 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 49% to make it a great deal in Edinburgh. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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$14,640. You can find car rental deals for HK$488 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$0. 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 April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Edinburgh for as low as HK$779/day.

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Small car rentals in Edinburgh

Find small car rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Edinburgh cost an average of HK$484 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Mini CountrymanHK$285/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$289/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Mini CountrymanHK$289/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman

Luxury car rentals in Edinburgh

Find luxury car rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Edinburgh cost an average of HK$698 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Edinburgh by selecting one of these great deals we've found. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$328/day
5
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$356/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$464/day
5
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van rentals in Edinburgh

Find van rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Edinburgh cost an average of HK$931 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
In terms of van rentals in Edinburgh, these are some the best options we've found at this time. If you're not finding the van rental that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Toyota NoahHK$822/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah
Toyota NoahHK$1,040/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Noah

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 19 March 2024.

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$39+).

Electric

Electric

HK$39+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$86+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$45+

Airport car rentals in Edinburgh
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