Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 October 2026.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £1.74 |
Average price per day | £36 |
Cheapest price per day | £6 |
At £6/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Edinburgh in the past week. Out of 41 car hire agencies operating in Edinburgh, there are, in total, 116 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
£8+
Compact
£8+
Intermediate
£14+
Mini
£6+
Premium
£26+
Luxury
£40+
Premium SUV
£35+
Compact SUV
£10+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
£22
February
£23
March
£28
April
£37
May
£40
June
£33
July
£40
August
£40
September
£32
October
£27
November
£24
December
£37
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £36/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for £8/day from U-Save, booked on Oct. 17.
U-Save is one of the most popular car hire companies in Edinburgh, offering car hire for around £120 per week on average.
Typically, how long you can hire 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.
You can potentially save up to 74% on a month-long rental by booking with U-Save. U-Save is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Edinburgh can cost you on average £512 a month or £17 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
£39 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Edinburgh, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Edinburgh, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £37/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£12+).
Electric
£12+
Hybrid
£12+
Petrol/Diesel
£23+