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Budget car hire prices in Edinburgh

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$82/day
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BMW 1 Series car
BMW 1 Series
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
$172/day
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Peugeot 5008 car
Peugeot 5008
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
$320/day
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MG 3 car
MG 3
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$114/day
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Mercedes-Benz CLA car
Mercedes-Benz CLA
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$182/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
$262/day
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Vauxhall Mokka car
Vauxhall Mokka
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
M
$100/day
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Opel Grandland X car
Opel Grandland X
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$114/day
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Volvo V60 car
Volvo V60
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$259/day
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Most popular car type

Car Rental Centre
Intermediate

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Edinburgh

  • A specific advantage of using Budget car hire in Edinburgh is the company's QuickPass service. This allows you to register, book and provide all necessary documentation online in advance, preventing the need to go through the whole process when you collect your vehicle at one of the agencies in the city. All you'll need to do is present your photo ID and you can pick up your keys and drive away in no time. You'll really appreciate this extra efficiency if you've arrived in Edinburgh after a long trip.
  • There are some tangible benefits to booking Budget car hire in Edinburgh. The East London Street collection desk is open from 08:00 till 18:00, six days a week. On Sundays you can collect your vehicle between 10:00 and 16:00. The branch at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport branch allows you to return your car at any time around the clock, outside of its office hours of 07:00 to 23:00 daily. You just have to put the keys in the after-hours drop box.
  • Budget car hire in Edinburgh branches offers a range of vehicle models that you can choose from, depending on how many passengers you have and where you want to go. The East London Street branch offers economy cars that are great for running around the city. You can also get hatchbacks and four-seater sedans. Premium luxury saloons are available too. The airport branch has a similar selection, with the addition of compact and full-size SUVs. All of these are late model vehicles, promising the latest comfort and safety features.
  • If you're new to driving in Edinburgh, there are a couple of things to note in advance, especially if you're collecting your car from the East London Street Branch in the centre of the city. Here the speed limits can vary quickly from zone to zone. The normal speed limit in built-up areas is 30 mph, but in some zones, it drops to 20 mph. If you're driving on the motorway from the airport, you can travel at 70 mph. An important rule of the road to observe when driving in Edinburgh is that cyclists have right of way when turning left.
  • Book your car hire from Budget in Edinburgh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Mini car hire from Budget in Edinburgh are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Edinburgh

  • Where is the best place to pick up my hire car in Edinburgh?

    This will mainly be determined by where you're coming from in the city and which branch is closest to the public transport hubs that you may be using. If you're flying into Edinburgh Airport you can hire a car from Budget right there in the airport terminal. Otherwise one of the most popular Budget branch agency is in East London Street, in the central Edinburgh New Town district. Your nearest landmark for this agency is the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

  • What documents do I need to collect my Budget hire car in Edinburgh?

    No matter whether you're collecting your car from the East London Street branch or the one at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, you'll have to show the same documentation. Your UK driver's licence is first and foremost, and you must also bring your DVLA licence code. You'll also need to present the credit card you used (or want to use) to make your hire car reservation. Two are required if you've chosen a premium vehicle. You may also need to provide proof of residence, like a utility bill.

  • What benefits does Budget offer in Edinburgh?

    The Edinburgh Airport Budget branch and its office in East London Street offer the same benefits. You can choose the make and model of car that you prefer, rather than being restricted to a category-only choice. The vehicles are well-maintained, which includes tyre and windscreen wiper checks. Full safety checks are also carried out before any car is released for re-hire.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Edinburgh?

    Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Edinburgh.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Edinburgh?

    Budget has 4 hire locations in Edinburgh. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Turnhouse airport (EDI)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Turnhouse airport (EDI)?

    Yes

Reviews for Budget in Edinburgh

Overall rating7.3 GoodBased on 12 reviews
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
5
0
0
1
0
0
2
6.0
I had selected and booked a car based on its size and trunk storage (Skoda Otavia) and was quoted a price of $1088. Just before traveling I called to confirm my reservation and was told that the price was now $1239 because the first quoted price didn't include tax and surcharges. But when I arrived to pick up the car, it wasn't available. I was then told that the car that they had for me wouldn't be suitable or 4 adults with just carry on luggage (note no big luggage) but they could rent me a car that was better suited to our needs, but now the price changed to $2364 so the price had more than doubled from the original quote. As it turned out the Volvo that we ended up renting looked good and drove well but was too low to the ground and too hard to get in and out of for 4 adults in their 70's. And it was a bit rough on the poor roads of the northern part of the country, I assume it was because low profile tires.Reviewed 16 May 2025
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10.0
Excellent. Only issue is the timings. They don’t open until 7Reviewed 3 Feb 2025
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4.0
The CDW and theft insurance taken was not known to the Budget staff and it became point of contention taking away a lot of time.Reviewed 8 Aug 2024
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2.0
Kiosk style mobile pickup in an underground garage where there is no phone reception. The credit card reader wasn’t working and they wanted to drive me to another location to pay. It took 40 minutes, even though I was the only customer and they decided at the end to use their own network to call in my payments and details to the other station. On return at 515 pm there was no one there and no sign of any kind, such as explaining where the key drop was. The Budget phone lines close at 4pm (one) and 5 pm (the other). Very annoying.Reviewed 5 Jul 2024
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10.0
Very goodReviewed 4 Mar 2024
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10.0
The car was to come with a GPS but it wasn’t installed. They don’t provide portable GPS units. Fortunately we have a cell phone with us and the charge cord fits. They were very helpful in explaining the car’s features and the car manual was supplied.Reviewed 16 Sept 2022
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Edinburgh?

Address

Car Rental Centre

Hours

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

Phone

+44 344 544 9064

Address

24 East London Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6059

Address

45 Lochrin Place

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 131 229 6333

Address

Qpark Greenside Row

Hours

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Phone

+44 344 544 6905
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