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Edinburgh car rentals in 2026

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 18 April 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

HK$15.51

Average price per day

HK$363

Cheapest price per day

HK$174

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$282/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 542% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just HK$312.47/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is DRIVALIA , with rates starting at HK$500.14/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 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just HK$235. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging HK$423 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 January, with an average daily rate of just HK$235. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging HK$423 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$235

February

HK$243

March

HK$290

April

HK$407

May

HK$423

June

HK$360

July

HK$423

August

HK$423

September

HK$329

October

HK$298

November

HK$258

December

HK$423

What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?

SUV cars (BMW X1, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Mini (Kia Picanto) and Economy (Ford Fiesta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 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 18 April 2026.

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
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$363/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$174/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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$2,118 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$9,076. You can find car rental deals for HK$303 a day on average.

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