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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from ₹ 1,340

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Edinburgh car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 213

Average price per day

₹ 4,841

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,340
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Popular car types in Edinburgh

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There are, in total, 116 car hire locations in Edinburgh that are operated by 41 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,340/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Edinburgh hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,340+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,491+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,778+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,067+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 4,209+

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Luxury

Luxury

₹ 5,673+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,708+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 3,145+

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Best car rental deals found in Edinburgh

Hyundai i20₹ 1,340/day
Hyundai i20
Found 09/15/26
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,394/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/15/26
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,491/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Edinburgh, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 3,149, which is about 7,250% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh with deals as low as ₹ 14/day found in the past two weeks. U-Save is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 15/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 3 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7

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

At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 2,863. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,153 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 2,863. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,153 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 2,863

February

₹ 2,958

March

₹ 3,626

April

₹ 4,771

May

₹ 5,153

June

₹ 4,198

July

₹ 5,057

August

₹ 5,057

September

₹ 3,912

October

₹ 3,435

November

₹ 3,053

December

₹ 4,962

What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar), SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

McNicoll Vehicle Rental

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Easirent

6.5
Okay
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.0
Okay
27 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

DRIVALIA

3.8
Poor
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

4.0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 4,841/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,859/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Sep. 12.

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

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 27,178 per week.

  • 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?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Edinburgh is ₹ 116,477 (₹ 3,883/day) on average.

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

    Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically ₹ 3,417 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 ₹ 3,417. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in October to be on average ₹ 6,575 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 16+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 16+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 16+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 36+

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