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Edinburgh is an old and historic city with many small roads and alleys, and that means that larger vehicles are at a real disadvantage. It is highly recommended that visitors to the city rent a compact or midsize vehicle, especially when streetside parking is taken into consideration. Due to the high fuel costs, smaller vehicles are much more economical as well.
20 mph is the standard speed limit for residential, city center, and shopping areas in Edinburgh. Aside from that, 30 mph and 40 mph speed limits are seen posted on the main thoroughfares and larger streets in Edinburgh. Highways and expressways in Scotland also typically feature speed limits of 60 to 70 mph.
Parking is quite limited in the city center and, to encourage drivers to park outside of it, Edinburgh offers a number of Park & Ride Centers where drivers can park for free and then catch public transport into the city center. However, if you are set on parking directly downtown, then you will find that parking garages are your best bet as streetside parking is very limited.
On average a rental car in Edinburgh costs $72 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION ($30/day), Alamo ($45/day) and DRIVALIA ($58/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Rd EH28 8LS (11 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Edinburgh is $12.04 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $144 and $193, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Edinburgh.
Car hire companies onsite at Turnhouse airport include GREEN MOTION, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Europcar, DRIVALIA, Hertz, Avis and Budget.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Turnhouse airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, Avis and Budget.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Edinburgh costs $104 per day, on average.
A Luxury car hire in Edinburgh costs $221 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Edinburgh costs $82 per day, on average.
In Edinburgh, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Edinburgh Waverley Station, 26 Greenside Row, Q-Park (1 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Edinburgh costs $506 per week ($72 per day).
On average a car hire in Edinburgh costs $2,167 per month ($72 per day).
2 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Station, 26 Greenside Row, Q-Park
+44 131 300 0068
Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Rd
+44 116 243 7676
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4 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
1 Seafield Street
+44 131 561 7779
16 18 Bankhead Drive
+44 131 458 1501
20B-20D Seafield Road East
+44 131 657 9120
Eastfield Road
+44 131 333 0124
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12 Annandale St
+44 131 557 0000
175 Jubilee Rd
+44 131 333 0400
Waverley Station
+44 131 556 6340
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24 East London Street
+44 344 544 6059
45 Lochrin Place
+44 131 229 6333
Car Rental Centre
+44 344 544 6004
Qpark Greenside Row
+44 344 544 6905
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Edinburgh airport
+44 131 235 2009
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3 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 131 557 0000
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 131 333 0400
Waverley Station
+44 131 556 6340
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8 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
12 Annandale Street
+44 131 341 3431
235 Willowbrae Rd
+44 131 374 4422
501 Calder Road
+44 131 334 4344
52 B West Harbour Road
+44 131 563 8220
67 Salamander Street
+44 131 555 0555
Car Rental Centre
+44 131 341 4000
Corstorphine Road
+44 131 334 4344
Waverley Station
+44 131 341 4441
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
Pickup and drop off at the airport was very easy.Cons:
nothing4 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
24 East London Street
+44 344 544 6059
45 Lochrin Place
+44 131 229 6333
Car Rental Centre
+44 344 544 9064
Qpark Greenside Row
+44 344 544 6905
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Locations in Edinburgh
1 Princes Street
+44 844 576 0767
Car Rental Centre
+44 20 7018 8246
Castle Terrace
+44 20 7018 8246
Greenside Place
+44 20 7018 8246
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2 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
C/O Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Road
+44 131 202 1710
Edinburgh Central
+44 131 202 1717
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5.6 Fair
Oct 2019
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The car worked and was cheap.Cons:
Drop off and pick up was incredibly slow, the shuttle runs like once an hour and the staff is in no hurry either. Literally took me 90 min to pick up and drop off, and there were no lines to wait in. If it weren't for the incredibly cheap rates, there's no way this place would be in business. The service was really lacking, the rental office looks like an old shed, and the staff is dishonest, trying to charge you for "damage" to the vehicle that clearly was there when you picked up the car. Definitely not worth the hassle to save a few bucks.10.0 Wonderful
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6.0 Okay
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
8 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
65-67 Salamander Street
+44 371 384 3811
65/67 Salamander Street
+44 371 384 3811
Car Rental Centre
+44 371 384 3406
Edinburgh Airport(car Rental Centre
+44 371 384 3406
Mall Level L1
+44 371 384 3467
Ncp Car Park Edinburgh Holyrood Rd
+44 371 384 3453
Unit 6 Platform 2 The North Mall
+44 371 384 3453
Waverley Station Platform 2
+44 371 384 3453
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6.0 Okay
Aug 2023
4 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
10 Picardy Place
+44 131 556 4968
10 Picardy Place
+44 843 309 3026
42 Haymarket Terrace
+44 843 309 3026
Ccrc Reception
+44 843 309 3025
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
Pros:
I cancelled two months ago.Cons:
My cancellation might have been processed8.8 Very Good
Feb 2020
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The offering of insurance prior to getting the vehicle should have been better , since the insurance at the counter was outrageous. Also the drop off should have been described, since in that airport it is rather convoluted.3.6 Poor
Oct 2019
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Car was size as describedCons:
We were charged much more than was quoted. In addition there was some damage to the car which we noted at pick up but Agent told us it was all documented. They are now trying to charge us for the damage.... And they upped the rate by 50%. SCAM3.2 Poor
Aug 2019
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Car was in good conditionCons:
Hour wait in line, overwhelmed agents. Once we finally got to an agent, waited another half hour for car to be cleaned. When returning car to Aberdeen airport, gas station was closed and didnt accept American credit cards.2 locations in Edinburgh
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42 Haymarket Terrace
+44 843 309 3026
Ccrc Reception
+44 843 309 3025
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2.4 Poor
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Charged me for damage not done by meOne location in Edinburgh
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Interrent Car Rental Office
+44 371 384 0134
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Edinburgh City Wide
+44 131 337 1319
Reception Bldg
+44 131 335 3900
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Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 131 202 1710
Q Park - OMNIEdinburghEH1 3ANEDINBURGH
+44 20 3657 6054
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396 Calder Road
+44 371 384 3472
65-67 Salamander St
+44 371 384 3811
Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
8713843406
Ncp Car Park Edinburgh Holyrood Rd 2 Viewcraig Gardens
+44 371 384 3453
St James Square
+44 371 384 3467
Unit 6 Platform 2 The North Mall- Waverley Train Station
+44 371 384 3453
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10 Picardy Place
+44 843 309 3026
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
+44 843 309 3025
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18 North Bridge
+44 844 576 0767
26 Dunedin Street
+44 20 7018 8246
Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 844 499 3399
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Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 149 476 9810
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100 Ingliston Road
+44 203 898 0140
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33 Roseburn Street
+44 131 337 0063
Edinburgh Airport
+44 131 337 0063
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2 Cultins Road Off Calder Road
+44 131 453 4411
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Edinburgh Airport, Secure Airparks
+44 131 285 0600
Edinburgh Waverly Station, 26 Greenside Row, Q Park
+44 131 300 0068
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501 Calder Rd
+44 131 364 4360
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Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 131 333 0008
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Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 208 573 2300
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Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $72/day |
Good deal | $60/day |
Pick-up location | Edinburgh |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Passenger van, Premium |
Hire locations | 102 |
Airport locations | 34 |
Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Alamo, Hertz, DRIVALIA |