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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from RM 54

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 8/2 and drop-off date of 15/2. 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 9 January 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 7.43

Average price per day

RM 357

Cheapest price per day

RM 54
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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 9 January 2026.
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At RM 54/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Edinburgh in the past week. Out of 35 car hire agencies operating in Edinburgh, there are, in total, 107 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 54+

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Compact

Compact

RM 74+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 103+

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Premium

Premium

RM 137+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 220+

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Luxury

Luxury

RM 173+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 74+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 90+

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Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 54/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Found 01/08/26
Honda CityRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 01/07/26
Perodua BezzaRM 74/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Found 01/08/26

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 115. Data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
Proton SagaRM 54/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Found 01/08/26
Honda CityRM 65/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Found 01/07/26
Perodua BezzaRM 74/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Found 01/08/26

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 142, which is about 221% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only RM 50.45/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 122.17/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 2 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?

At Edinburgh, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just RM 110. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 231 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 February, with an average daily rate of just RM 110. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 231 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 122

February

RM 110

March

RM 142

April

RM 231

May

RM 231

June

RM 195

July

RM 223

August

RM 219

September

RM 170

October

RM 154

November

RM 134

December

RM 223

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar), Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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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 9 January 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 357/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 143/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jan. 3.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Edinburgh, offering car hire for around RM 1,862 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 7,979 (RM 266/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 Economy 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 February, prices are RM 0 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 9 January 2026.
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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 11+).

Electric

Electric

RM 11+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 18+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 51+

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