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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from ₹ 2,400

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 27/6 and drop-off date of 4/7. 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 May 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 153

Average price per day

₹ 5,045

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,400

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 18 May 2025.

January

₹ 2,652

February

₹ 2,396

March

₹ 2,995

April

₹ 4,792

May

₹ 4,706

June

₹ 4,193

July

₹ 4,364

August

₹ 4,107

September

₹ 3,594

October

₹ 3,166

November

₹ 2,995

December

₹ 4,620

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 May 2025.

There are, in total, 102 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: ₹ 2,400/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Edinburgh hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,555+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,400+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,304+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 6,726+

Mini

Mini

₹ 2,384+

Premium

Premium

₹ 5,202+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 5,308+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 6,686+

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 18 May 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,600 - ₹ 5,455

All Car Types

₹ 5,256 - ₹ 10,115

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,259/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 2,600/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 5,455/day). In fact, March is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a small car saves you 44% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,298/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 2,965/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 9,157/day). In fact, January is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a medium car saves you 17% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,210/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 6,415/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 13,990/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a large car is 26% more expensive. 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 7,879/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 4,138/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 10,666/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a SUV is 4% more expensive. 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 11,549/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 5,302/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 18,327/day). In fact, February is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a van is 35% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,964/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~₹ 7,544/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 14,913/day). In fact, February is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a luxury car is 31% more expensive. 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20₹ 2,400/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i10₹ 2,555/day
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Hyundai i10

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 May 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Edinburgh area such as Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar.

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

8.1
Very Good
17 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.4
Good
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

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

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 ₹ 4,278. Data was last updated on 18 May 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Edinburgh. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Hyundai i20₹ 2,400/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i10₹ 2,555/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford Ka₹ 2,917/day
4
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A/C
Ford Ka

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 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,045/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,063/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on May 11.

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

    DRIVALIA is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 31,550 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 ₹ 135,214 (₹ 4,507/day) on average.

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

    Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically ₹ 7,508 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to ₹ 7,508. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in June to be on average ₹ 6,154 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 18 May 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 (₹ 34+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 52+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 56+

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