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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from RM 38
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 6/11 and drop-off date of 13/11. 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 8 October 2026.
Most popular company | DRIVALIA |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 9.40 |
Average price per day | RM 231 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 38 |
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 8 October 2026.
At RM 38/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 4 offered car types:
Economy
RM 50+
Compact
RM 50+
Intermediate
RM 88+
Mini
RM 38+
Premium
RM 148+
Luxury
RM 228+
Premium SUV
RM 263+
Compact SUV
RM 65+
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 RM 107. Data was last updated on 8 October 2026.
Perodua AxiaRM 38/day
Honda JazzRM 50/day
Toyota YarisRM 50/day
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 RM 135, which is about 213% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?
Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 9.26/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 12.21/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 3 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
8.7
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?
At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 221 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 January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging RM 221 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 118
February
RM 127
March
RM 155
April
RM 204
May
RM 221
June
RM 180
July
RM 216
August
RM 216
September
RM 176
October
RM 147
November
RM 131
December
RM 208
Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?
Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 3.
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 8 October 2026.
Overview
Locations
Arnold Clark
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
10.0
Arnold Clark Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Locations
National
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.8
Value
9.2
National Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Locations
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.6
McNicoll Vehicle Rental Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Locations
Avis
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.5
Avis Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Locations
Easirent
19 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.8
Easirent Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Europcar
27 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.8
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jan 2023They cancelled my car the night before I arrived in Edinburgh and then charged me a cancellation fee!!! Still trying to get my money back. This company is a sham. Stay well clear!
1 out of 9
Europcar Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Reviews
Locations
DRIVALIA
11 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
5.6
Overall
3.8
Pick-up/drop-off
4.0
Value
4.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sept 2024The car I picked up wasn’t properly checked. Had no oil and the clutch was broken. Had to get it towed an hr later and scrap the travel plans.
1 out of 4
DRIVALIA Locations in Edinburgh
Overview
Locations
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
2.0
Routes Car & Truck Rentals Locations in Edinburgh
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 231/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 95/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from DRIVALIA ?
DRIVALIA is one of the most popular car hire companies in Edinburgh, offering car hire for around RM 1,149 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Edinburgh it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Edinburgh is RM 4,925 (RM 164/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?
It costs RM 0 for a weekend car hire in Edinburgh, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Edinburgh in November, prices are RM 229 per day on average.
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 8 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 15+).
Electric
RM 15+
Hybrid
RM 15+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 35+
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