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Edinburgh car hire information
| Pick-up location | Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium |
| Hire locations | 97 |
| Airport locations | 34 |
| Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Easirent, Alamo, DRIVALIA |
Cheap car rentals in Edinburgh
| Economy | $42/day |
| Compact | $43/day |
| Intermediate | $123/day |
| Full-size SUV | $208/day |
| Mini | $38/day |
| Premium | $149/day |
| Luxury | $166/day |
| Compact SUV | $66/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $70/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Edinburgh
- Fortunately for travelers who would like to rent a car while in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport has a consolidated hire car center that makes it easier than ever to pick your car up after your flight lands. The hire car center is connected to the airport via a covered skywalk and is just a short walk away from the domestic and international terminals.
- An important law to remember when driving in Edinburgh -- and in Scotland in general -- is that it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving -- and that includes using cell phones as a navigational device. So play it safe and have your passengers be the ones to direct you during your time in Edinburgh.
- Like in many other major cities today, rush hour can cause major congestion in Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s morning rush hour goes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and evening rush hour is usually from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Some of the major avenues and intersections to avoid during those hours include the Sheriffhall Roundabout and the Hermiston Junction.
- If you are still on the fence on whether or not to rent a car during your time Edinburgh, then one thing to consider is that without one, the breathtaking countryside will be much harder to experience. After all, no trip to Scotland would be complete without witnessing the country’s majestic lochs and mountains. Some of the natural beauties and historic sites well within reach by car from Edinburgh include Loch Ness, Stirling Castle, and the Lammermuirs.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Edinburgh for $97 or less
- Book your rental car in Edinburgh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Edinburgh are around 79% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in Edinburgh are around 8% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Edinburgh
Edinburgh car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8.1
Very Good
34 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Edinburgh
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2019
Cons:
I felt pressured to upgrade to a car model that I did not need for my trip. When I arrived I was told that the car I had reserved many weeks in advance would not be ready for quite some time, but I could upgrade for minimal cost. In the end the minimal cost turned out to be much more.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Staff was helpful, courteous and efficient. Both at pick-up and drop-off, the associates went the extra mile to ensure everything was what we wanted.8.4 Very Good
Oct 2018
Pros:
The check in was easy, no waiting. Was able to upgrade with GPS, which was the best decision.Cons:
Signs to get to the check in and check out were not posted well. We spent too much time trying to find the correct place. The car had too electronics that took control of the car at times, causing unnecessary stress.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
Pros:
The attendant at the Edinburgh airport was friendly and helpfulCons:
Getting use to driving on the left side of the road5.2 Fair
Jun 2018
Pros:
Making a reservation was easy, prices quoted looked great.Cons:
I couldn't change the name on my reservation, and had to cancel the original and make a new reservation in order to accomplish this. My confirmation email was never sent to me, and the actual price at the counter appeared to be more than my reservation price. I also tried to reserve a midsize SUV, but ended up getting a Volkswagen golf (which is supposedly a size larger than what I reserved.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Very Good
38 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.3
6 locations in Edinburgh
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
Pickup and drop off at the airport was very easy.Cons:
nothing4.4 Mediocre
Jan 2019
Pros:
Car was very good, clean and comfortable. No issue with the car.Cons:
When I returned the car, the assistant manager went straight to one tyre and pointed out a couple of dents in the tyre wall that he claims I must have caused as the tyres were in perfect condition before the rental. When I told him that the pre-rental check of the car only included the bodywork and that the guy mentioned that damage to the wheels was normal and didn't count, he said he'd check with the guy that I picked the car up from. The guy was in the back office and didn't come out but the assistant manager assured me that I was invited to inspect the tyres beforehand. The was simply not true. I was charged £300 to replace the tyre. Outrageous.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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The price of the car was more affordable the staff were great and helpful but we did hv to tram then walk to pick up when we dropped off we grabbed a taxie10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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The car hire and Collision Damage Waver insurance were sold as a package and yet it was clear that Enterprise were very uncomfortable with this. They made me sign a complex disclaimer before I could take the car. Additionally, the telephone number on the certificate of insurance was in the USA and I felt that it would be difficult to organise a claim if it were needed.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2017
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Ordered E-Class Ort similar and they offenes a BMW 3Series. A good car but not for four People with a lot of luggage. It took over 2 hours to get a 5Series BMW. Very poor service. The car was ok, dropoff without probems.3.6 Poor
Aug 2017
Pros:
Second try car did the job.Cons:
Not given the car booked. Substitute couldn't fit bags and wives. Sent many miles out of our way to exchange car. No bill or invoice still, three days after return. No response to inquiries. Broken promises.Hertz
6.5
Okay
71 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Edinburgh
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2021
2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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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
Pros:
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
Pros:
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.3.6 Poor
Jul 2019
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Gas mileageCons:
The car had connectivity issues. I couldn’t connect my mobile phone to charge it or use its map. On my way, I stopped by two Hertz location hoping that they change my car but they didn’t. I am not satisfied with this rental at all.Easirent
5.8
Fair
90 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.9
2 locations in Edinburgh
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5.6 Fair
Oct 2019
Pros:
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
May 2019
Pros:
Very helpful and friendly staff in both Edinburgh and GlasgowCons:
Did not fully understand the daily limit on mileage allowance, which resulted in a small surcharge at the end - did not impact on my overall positive experience10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
Pros:
Staff friendly and helpful. Everything was siple and convenientCons:
Information about insurance policies on web-site2.8 Poor
Nov 2018
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This is a bait and switch operation that hits you with a laundry list of hidden charges once you arrive. My final price was twice the quoted price. I could have rented in airport from a top shelf company for the same price in the end. This is a scam. Run away3.6 Poor
Oct 2018
Pros:
Not muchCons:
The location--(non)ease of getting to rental site; the attitude of the clerk; the unavailability of the type vehicle we thought we had ordered; the flat tire on the car when it was brought to us, the gigantic extra cost to get another vehicle; the non-working GPS we paid dearly for, the cavalier treatment we got when we asked for adjustment for the GPS, etc, etc. The only grace, if you can call it that, is that we were not the only disgruntled customers in line when we returned the car.2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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I couldn't find the office or where to pick up the car. The address given in the confirmation led me to a place where we were told easirent was no longer located. When I tried to call multiple times, nobody answered the phone. I finally just gave up and rented from another servicer/company.Cons:
The whole experience.GREEN MOTION
5.1
Fair
46 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
5.0
2 locations in Edinburgh
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Not a thing. These guys far exceeded expectations on every level.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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Car was fuineCons:
They scammed me for $400. Said that I had scratches which I did not. Can you help Kayak4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2019
Pros:
not much.Cons:
1. pick-up was very trying. huge line, 90 mins wait. 2. Clerk said 3rd party booking agent's insurance was worthless (since it's Green Motion who define the damage) so I'd have to buy Green Motion's insurance at 3 times cost of the 3. Car alarm broken - went off dozens of times 3. Car6.4 Okay
Jun 2018
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Car was upgraded to a brand new luxury car (we had paid for a mini/economy/compact) which was actually more stressful thinking of potential expensive repairs. The car worked great and the nav system was fully functional - had some weird settings that we couldnt figure out how to turn off.Cons:
There were many hidden fees with this company that, since we booked through Kayak, were not made clear to us. They don't let you pay for the car using a credit card that has flat numbers. They claim this is because when they make a physical copy of the card, the numbers don't show up, and their insurance "doesn't like that". This is a scam to force you into buying their car insurance, which was very frustrating. They also wanted us to put down a deposit of almost $3,000 for our 1-week rental, or pay an additional $40 per day for a $1200 deposit. The total we paid ended up being similar to other bigger, name brand car rental companies, but it was just frustrating that this was advertised as a "discount" car company.4.8 Mediocre
Dec 2017
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Terrible insurance policy. Price for car is very Good, but they push you buy everythig. You have to buy full insurance to have 0 responsibility, Because without in case of accident you pay 2500 £ for one scratch And2.0 Poor
May 2017
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Thieves and rudes. They are a mafia.Arnold Clark
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in Edinburgh
National
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in Edinburgh
Alamo
9.6
Wonderful
8 reviewsCleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.8
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Edinburgh
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
9.3
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.6
2 locations in Edinburgh
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8.0 Very Good
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Avis
8.7
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
8.8
2 locations in Edinburgh
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6.8 Okay
Aug 2016
Pros:
The car was great. Excellent gas mileage, handled well, and was absolutely impeccable when we picked it up. Service was kind and friendly.Cons:
The return process has been a little frustrating. First, I was not told that I would need to keep the copy of the paperwork stating our agreement to give to the Avis rep on Orkney. Had I known that, I would have put it with the other confirmations and information that I was toting around instead of panicking. Second, I found the paperwork, gave the keys to the Avis rep, he said he would get it South from there, and I had nothing further to do. Unfortunately, I got an email from Avis telling me I was in breach of contract because the car hadn't been returned. This issue has not been resolved and is currently my only frustration with the rental.8.0 Very Good
Aug 2022
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2022
Sixt
6.5
Okay
24 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
5.8
3 locations in Edinburgh
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
3.6 Poor
Jul 2018
Pros:
They say they credited me after not having car I ordered available - have not verified that yet.Cons:
They did not have my car “because my flight was delayed” got a much smalller car and they offered no refund until I complained on social media. Upon return tried to ding me for a problem with tire. The person on desk day I arrived was rude and tried to upsell me7.6 Good
Jul 2018
Cons:
I had difficulty finding both the pickup location in St. Pancras, London and the dropoff location in Edinburgh. I had to walk around and ask in several buildings before I found the St. Pancras office. Then, when I used Bing to find the address of the Sixt office in Edinburgh, the first address than came up was incorrect. It was many miles from the correct location. The folks at another car rental office were good enough to direct me to the correct address.2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
Pros:
Returning the vehicle was quick and simple.Cons:
Given different size vehicle than was shown. Being charged more than double the original amount to get correct size vehicle and zero customer service from both Kayak and Sixt. Vehicle was received filthy with wrappers, chewed fingernail clippings, and dirt everywhere making it impossible to verify any current damage prior to assuming responsibility for vehicle. Disgusting experience that I don't intend to repeat with either company.Europcar
5.9
Fair
21 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
5.8
8 locations in Edinburgh
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7.2 Good
Jul 2017
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Short distance to go pick up carCons:
My booking voucher said holidayauto and the desk said Europcar. It was difficult to determine that was the place we needed to pick up the car. Voucher should say Europcar10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jul 2022
2 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Wide
+44 131 337 1319
Reception Bldg
+44 131 335 3900
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2.4 Poor
Sep 2019
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Charged me for damage not done by me2.0 Poor
Oct 2016
Cons:
We made a same-day reservation and when we showed up, the agent wouldn't honor the reservation. He said they had no cars, third-party broker reservations take at least 24 hours to come through, and dismissed my 'but I have a reservation' with, "but you haven't paid anything for it yet, have you?" He was completely unapologetic and uncaring. We paid for a taxi from the train station to the airport for this reservation and ended up having to pay several times more to get one of the few available cars at a competitor at the airport. Complete failure and I'm astonished Kayak and Dollar associates with this franchise.6.0 Okay
Aug 2016
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Company called partway through my rental to tell me to return the car because it had been sold! They offered an exchange but no compensation for the hassle of returning the car. Also tried to claim damage with small scratches on one tire rim - I was able to prove that they were there when I rented the car. You need to run your finger around the rim when picking up the car to check for tiny scratches.One location in Edinburgh
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Interrent Car Rental Office
+44 371 384 0134
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2 locations in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh City Wide
+44 131 337 1319
Reception Bldg
+44 131 335 3900
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15 locations in Edinburgh
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6 locations in Edinburgh
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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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4 locations in Edinburgh
Locations in Edinburgh
18 North Bridge
+44 844 576 0767
26 Dunedin Street
+44 844 576 0544
Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 844 499 3399
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3 locations in Edinburgh
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from $75/dayLocations in Edinburgh
Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 131 202 1710
Q Park - OMNIEdinburghEH1 3ANEDINBURGH
+44 20 3657 6054
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2 locations in Edinburgh
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33 Roseburn Street
+44 131 337 0063
Edinburgh Airport
+44 131 337 0063
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10 Picardy Place
+44 843 309 3026
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
+44 843 309 3025
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2 locations in Edinburgh
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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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Car Rental Centre Edinburgh Apt 176 Jubilee Road
+44 149 476 9810
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2 Cultins Road Off Calder Road
+44 131 453 4411
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100 Ingliston Road
+44 203 898 0140
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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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Good to know
Most popular agency | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $130/day |
Good deal | $97/day |