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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from £10

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Scotland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£29

Cheapest price per day

£10
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Popular car types in Scotland

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There are, in total, 4,287 car hire locations in Scotland that are operated by 139 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £10/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Scotland hire providers:

Economy

Economy

£11+

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Compact

Compact

£13+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£19+

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Standard

Standard

£26+

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People carrier

People carrier

£41+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£32+

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Mini

Mini

£10+

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Premium

Premium

£31+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£37+

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Luxury

Luxury

£41+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£40+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£13+

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Standard estate car

Standard estate car

£19+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£24+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£30+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£31+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

£32+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

£47+

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Commercial

Commercial

£96+

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Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Fiat 500£10/day
Fiat 500
Found 09/05/26
MG 3£11/day
MG 3
Found 09/06/26
Ford Fiesta£11/day
Ford Fiesta
Found 09/05/26

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £26, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 £7.82/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £11.30/day.

What is the best car rental company in Scotland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is National (rated 9.7/10). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.7
Avis
Avis
9.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Budget
Budget
7.5

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 £23 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £39. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£23

February

£28

March

£31

April

£38

May

£37

June

£31

July

£38

August

£39

September

£32

October

£30

November

£30

December

£33

What car do most people hire in Scotland?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Scotland. Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Avis has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 1.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Scotland?

Out of all the popular cities in Scotland, Glasgow is the cheapest city to hire a car (£14/day). Other popular cities in Scotland to get a cheap car hire are: Musselburgh (£18/day), Edinburgh (£23/day), and Inverness (£26/day).

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Top hire agencies in Scotland

National

7 locations
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Avis

9 locations
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Alamo

6 locations
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Budget

10 locations
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Hertz

10 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

7 locations
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Rhodium

2 locations
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honk

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £29/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £6/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 29.

  • 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 £287 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 £1,230 (£41/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£12+).

Electric

Electric

£15+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£12+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£24+

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