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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from C$ 20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 21/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 11 September 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of gas per litre

C$ 2.50

Average price per day

C$ 49

Cheapest price per day

C$ 20

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 11 September 2024.

January

C$ 40

February

C$ 39

March

C$ 59

April

C$ 67

May

C$ 81

June

C$ 70

July

C$ 72

August

C$ 69

September

C$ 57

October

C$ 50

November

C$ 42

December

C$ 62

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 11 September 2024.

There are currently 101 rental locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 34 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Edinburgh is small car at C$ 20 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 20+

Compact

Compact

C$ 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 38+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 58+

Mini

Mini

C$ 19+

Premium

Premium

C$ 53+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 57+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 26+

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 11 September 2024.

Small cars

C$ 41 - C$ 78

All Car Types

C$ 50 - C$ 902

To rent a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of C$ 54/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 78/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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 73% 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 rental 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 C$ 95/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 135/day). In fact, November is about 37% 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 52% 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 rental 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 C$ 117/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 165/day). In fact, February is about 47% 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 saves you 42% 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 large car rental 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 C$ 82/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 132/day). In fact, February is about 55% 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 59% 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 rental 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 C$ 136/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 206/day). In fact, February is about 49% 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 saves you 32% 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 rent a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of C$ 138/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 191/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 31% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 20/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda CivicC$ 24/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 11 September 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Edinburgh, such as Arnold Clark, DRIVALIA and National. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

DRIVALIA

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations

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

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

8.5
Very good
10 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.7

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

7.7

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
16 reviews4 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 C$ 38. Data was last updated on 11 September 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in Edinburgh we've found at this time. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota YarisC$ 20/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda CivicC$ 24/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Hyundai KonaC$ 26/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 49/day when booking a rental car in Edinburgh. The best deal a user found was for C$ 27/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 8.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (C$ 19/day), keddy by Europcar (C$ 26/day), and Europcar (C$ 46/day).

  • Which car rental 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 (9.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are gas prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average gas price in Edinburgh is C$ 2.50/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 112 and C$ 162 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car rental companies in Edinburgh, offering car rentals for around C$ 259 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 41% to make it a great deal in Edinburgh. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Edinburgh can be found for about C$ 1,110, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 37 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 45% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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

    It costs C$ 44 for a weekend car rental in Edinburgh, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in Edinburgh in October, prices are C$ 53 per day on average.

  • What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?

    Fiat 500, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Edinburgh according to Cheapflights users.

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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 11 September 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 (C$ 21+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 21+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 30+

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