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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from £16
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 Scotland with a pick-up date of 1/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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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Scotland car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Scotland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | GREEN MOTION |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | £38 |
Cheapest price per day | £16 |
Popular car types in Scotland
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Scotland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
There are, in total, 3,930 car hire locations in Scotland that are operated by 82 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £16/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Scotland hire providers:
Economy
£15+
Compact
£15+
Intermediate
£32+
Standard
£37+
Full-size
£70+
People carrier
£35+
Full-size SUV
£56+
Mini
£16+
Premium
£35+
Passenger van
£77+
Luxury
£43+
Premium SUV
£43+
Compact SUV
£19+
Compact estate car
£22+
Intermediate SUV
£22+
Intermediate estate car
£34+
Premium estate car
£38+
Standard SUV
£51+
Commercial
£77+
Full-size estate car
£82+
Compare car hire deals in Scotland by type
Here are the best Scotland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Scotland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Scotland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Scotland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Scotland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Scotland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car hire deals found in Scotland
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of £26. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
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Aiways Aiways U5£16/day
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Suzuki Swift£17/day
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Cheapflights insights for Scotland car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Scotland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Scotland?
To get the best deal on car hire in Scotland, book about 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £25, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Scotland?
Looking to hire a car in Scotland? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £9.04/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £11.79/day.
What is the best car rental company in Scotland?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 32 reviews). Sixt (rated 7.3/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Sixt
7.3
Europcar
6.4
Easirent
5.9
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Scotland?
Planning to hire a car in Scotland? January is the cheapest month, costing about £21 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £43. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£21
February
£23
March
£30
April
£40
May
£41
June
£32
July
£43
August
£37
September
£31
October
£32
November
£27
December
£33
Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?
Sunnycars has 30 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 28.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Scotland?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Scotland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 119 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Scotland, Glasgow is the cheapest city to hire a car (£22/day). Other popular cities in Scotland to get a cheap car hire are: Wick (£28/day), Edinburgh (£29/day), and Aberdeen (£29/day).
Top hire agencies in Scotland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Scotland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Scotland. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
32 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
8.0
Sixt
32 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.6
Europcar
45 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.1
Easirent
36 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
6.1
National
4 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
9.7
Arnold Clark
6 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
9.3
Avis
11 reviews•13 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
8.4
Budget
14 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.3
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £37/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Scotland for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in Scotland for about £200 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Scotland?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Scotland.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Scotland for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Scotland is £855 (£29/day) on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Scotland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Scotland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Scotland. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£24+).
Electric
£26+
Hybrid
£28+
Petrol/Diesel
£24+