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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from ₹ 1,291

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 22/1 and drop-off date of 29/1. 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 2026

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 17 January 2026.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 165

Average price per day

₹ 8,676

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,291
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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 17 January 2026.
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There are, in total, 107 car hire locations in Edinburgh that are operated by 35 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,291/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Edinburgh hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,291+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,541+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,762+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 2,774+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 3,521+

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Luxury

Luxury

₹ 3,900+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,529+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 1,946+

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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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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

Hyundai i10₹ 1,291/day
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Ford Ikon₹ 1,312/day
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Ford Ikon
Found 01/16/26
Ford Ka₹ 1,541/day
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Ford Ka
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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 ₹ 2,237. Data was last updated on 17 January 2026.
Hyundai i10₹ 1,291/day
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Ford Ikon₹ 1,312/day
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Ford Ikon
Found 01/16/26
Renault Duster₹ 1,529/day
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Renault Duster
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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?

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 ₹ 3,172, which is about 7,122% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh with deals as low as ₹ 1,220/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVALIA is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 1,290/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 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

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 ₹ 2,447. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,166 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 ₹ 2,447. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 5,166 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 2,628

February

₹ 2,447

March

₹ 3,172

April

₹ 5,166

May

₹ 5,166

June

₹ 4,350

July

₹ 4,985

August

₹ 4,894

September

₹ 3,716

October

₹ 3,444

November

₹ 2,991

December

₹ 4,804

What car do most people rent in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Luxury cars (Class Luxury Van or similar), Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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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 17 January 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

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

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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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 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 8,676/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 5,901/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jan. 10.

  • 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 ₹ 23,569 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 ₹ 101,010 (₹ 3,367/day) on average.

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

    Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically ₹ 1,925 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 ₹ 1,925. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in February to be on average ₹ 3,048 per 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 17 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 13+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 13+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 51+

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