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 20 October 2026.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 3.28 |
Average price per day | C$ 51 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 14 |
There are currently 116 rental locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 41 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Edinburgh is small car at C$ 14 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
C$ 14+
Compact
C$ 15+
Intermediate
C$ 24+
Premium
C$ 49+
Passenger Van
C$ 58+
Luxury
C$ 74+
Premium SUV
C$ 66+
Compact SUV
C$ 20+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 41
February
C$ 44
March
C$ 54
April
C$ 71
May
C$ 75
June
C$ 62
July
C$ 75
August
C$ 75
September
C$ 61
October
C$ 51
November
C$ 45
December
C$ 72
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 51/day when booking a rental car in Edinburgh. The best deal a user found was for C$ 16/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Oct. 17.
GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car rental companies in Edinburgh, offering car rentals for around C$ 295 per week on average.
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Edinburgh.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Edinburgh can be found for about C$ 1,265, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 42 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 84% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.
It costs C$ 24 for a weekend car rental in Edinburgh, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Economy 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 November, prices are C$ 55 per day on average.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 11+).
Electric
C$ 12+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 35+
Hybrid
C$ 11+