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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from AED 68

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 13/1 and drop-off date of 19/1. 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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Edinburgh car rentals in 2024

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 23 December 2024.

Price of petrol per litre

AED 6.40

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 66

Cheapest price per day

AED 68

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 23 December 2024.

January

AED 102

February

AED 102

March

AED 150

April

AED 179

May

AED 213

June

AED 187

July

AED 190

August

AED 183

September

AED 154

October

AED 132

November

AED 128

December

AED 172

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is January. 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 23 December 2024.

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 75 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Edinburgh:

Economy

Economy

AED 75+

Compact

Compact

AED 83+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 106+

Mini

Mini

AED 77+

Premium

Premium

AED 143+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 171+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 85+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 93+

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 23 December 2024.

Small cars

AED 75 - AED 275

All Car Types

AED 75 - AED 469

To rent a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 175/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 36% 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 256/day. February 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, February is about 63% 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 342/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 34% 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 276/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 65% 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 is 2% 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 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 323/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 307/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 962/day). In fact, October is about 6% 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 17% 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 251/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 24% 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 8% 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 75/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 81/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 23 December 2024.
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

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

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 114. Data was last updated on 23 December 2024.
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 75/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 81/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Ford FocusAED 83/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 66/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 63/day from Provider's pick, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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: Europcar (AED 75/day), keddy by Europcar (AED 83/day), and DRIVALIA (AED 88/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 2,532 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 38% 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 does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 83% below the average car hire price in Edinburgh. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Edinburgh is on average AED 10,853 a month or AED 362 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Edinburgh car hire.

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

    Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically AED 587 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to AED 587. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in January to be on average AED 98 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    Seat Ibiza, which is a Economy 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 254 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 December 2024.
Ford KaAED 68/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 73/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraAED 82/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 785 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 December 2024.
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 171/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
BMW X5AED 179/day
5
4
M
BMW X5
Lexus ESAED 192/day
5
4
M
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 23 December 2024.

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 19+).

Electric

Electric

AED 19+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 30+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 113+

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