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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from HK$179

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 13-7 and drop-off date of 21-7. 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 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 18 June 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

HK$13.90

Average price per day

HK$527

Cheapest price per day

HK$179

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 18 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Edinburgh this past week from 102 hire locations out of 35 hire agencies. Prices for a Edinburgh small car hire start from HK$179/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$212+

Compact

Compact

HK$231+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$254+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$577+

Mini

Mini

HK$179+

Premium

Premium

HK$449+

Luxury

Luxury

HK$592+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$243+

Compare car rental deals in Edinburgh by type

Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mini CountrymanHK$179/day
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Mini Countryman
Mazda Mazda2HK$187/day
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Hyundai i20HK$205/day
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Hyundai i20

Best car rental deals found in Edinburgh

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 HK$398. Data was last updated on 18 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Edinburgh area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Mini CountrymanHK$179/day
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Mini Countryman
Mazda Mazda2HK$187/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Hyundai i20HK$205/day
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Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh?

Book your rental car in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$259/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 495% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just HK$172.69/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at HK$355.75/day.

What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$440 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just HK$220. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging HK$440 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$243

February

HK$220

March

HK$275

April

HK$440

May

HK$440

June

HK$377

July

HK$400

August

HK$385

September

HK$330

October

HK$290

November

HK$275

December

HK$424

What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Economy (Class Special Car) and SUV (Nissan Qashqai) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar have 8 locations in Edinburgh, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 18 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

8.8

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

8.9

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$527/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$389/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 15.

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

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Edinburgh from about HK$3,689 per week on average.

  • 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?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Edinburgh can be found for HK$15,811. You can find car rental deals for HK$527 a day on average.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Edinburgh is HK$0. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Edinburgh. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Edinburgh for as low as HK$0/day.

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 18 June 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 (HK$25+).

Electric

Electric

HK$25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$38+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$47+

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