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Edinburgh car rentals in 2025

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 13 April 2025.

Most popular company

NATIONAL

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 29,209.34

Average price per day

Rp 2,156,287

Cheapest price per day

Rp 2,154,944

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Edinburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 13 April 2025.

January

Rp 520,396

February

Rp 470,035

March

Rp 587,544

April

Rp 889,709

May

Rp 990,431

June

Rp 822,561

July

Rp 839,348

August

Rp 805,774

September

Rp 705,052

October

Rp 621,118

November

Rp 587,544

December

Rp 906,496

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Edinburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 April 2025.

Small cars

Rp 642,605 - Rp 1,792,568

All Car Types

Rp 642,605 - Rp 2,370,761

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of Rp 677,860/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~Rp 642,605/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 1,792,568/day). In fact, September is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of Rp 940,779/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~Rp 355,044/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 3,035,756/day). In fact, January is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a medium car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,346,296/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~Rp 860,164/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 3,586,452/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a large car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,071,563/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~Rp 842,873/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 2,333,221/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,080,255/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~Rp 1,089,978/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 3,586,452/day). In fact, November is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a van saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 13 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar in Edinburgh. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

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
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Budget

7.5
Good
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.4
Good
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 2,156,287/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 2,154,944/day from National, booked on Apr. 6.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10.0 rating), National (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is Rp 29,209.34/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 1,314,420 and Rp 1,898,607 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from National?

    National is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 15,094,007 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 36% on your car hire. For a below average price in Edinburgh, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Edinburgh.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Edinburgh is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) based on our Cheapflights data.

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