Car rental in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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These are the cheapest Edinburgh car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 45 car rental locations in Edinburgh. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Edinburgh

Renting a car in Edinburgh: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyGreen Motion
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price128 €
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Edinburgh will set you back around 128 € per day or 760 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Edinburgh is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Edinburgh are currently Arnold Clark and Fox - Rent A Car.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is currently September.
On average, around 760 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Edinburgh is 1 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a whole month is 3.020 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Edinburgh, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Edinburgh that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Edinburgh.
Most places – Edinburgh included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 40 € per day. The average price per day is around 128 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Green Motion, Drivalia and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Yes – van rental is available in Edinburgh.