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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from AED 44

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 3/2 and drop-off date of 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 22 January 2025.

January

AED 110

February

AED 102

March

AED 146

April

AED 176

May

AED 213

June

AED 187

July

AED 190

August

AED 183

September

AED 154

October

AED 132

November

AED 128

December

AED 198

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.

Popular car types in Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

There are 35 hire agencies servicing Edinburgh. These agencies, altogether, have 102 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh with prices from AED 46 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Edinburgh:

Economy

Economy

AED 46+

Compact

Compact

AED 93+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 81+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 248+

Mini

Mini

AED 45+

Premium

Premium

AED 115+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 188+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 72+

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 22 January 2025.

Small cars

AED 75 - AED 275

All Car Types

AED 77 - AED 469

To rent a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 178/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 275/day). In fact, January is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a small car saves you 37% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 265/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 575/day). In fact, January is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a medium car saves you 6% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 354/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 227/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 757/day). In fact, February is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a large car is 21% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 265/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 525/day). In fact, February is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a SUV saves you 6% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 343/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 962/day). In fact, April is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a van is 19% 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 rent a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 265/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 314/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 710/day). In fact, October is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Edinburgh, renting a luxury car saves you 6% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisAED 46/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 22 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. 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

8.4

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

7.4
Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.3
Good
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Best Edinburgh car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of AED 105. Data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Edinburgh. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Toyota YarisAED 46/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Kia SoulAED 72/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Soul

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: DRIVALIA (AED 45/day), Europcar (AED 93/day), and Budget (AED 114/day).

  • 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 AED 6.40/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 288 and AED 415 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 3,729 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 37% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Edinburgh.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Edinburgh however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in February to be on average AED 79 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    Nissan Juke, which is a Compact vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Edinburgh according to Cheapflights users.

Small car rentals in Edinburgh

Find small car rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Edinburgh cost an average of AED 110 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Ford KaAED 44/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraAED 74/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Luxury car rentals in Edinburgh

Find luxury car rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Edinburgh cost an average of AED 246 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Edinburgh by selecting one of these great deals we've found. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Audi A8AED 174/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
BMW X5AED 175/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5
Lexus ESAED 185/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES

Car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 15+).

Electric

Electric

AED 15+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 90+

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