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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from RM 92
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 16/10 and drop-off date of 23/10. 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 2025
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 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 7.61 |
Average price per day | RM 281 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 92 |
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 17 September 2025.
At RM 92/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, 104 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
RM 92+
Compact
RM 100+
People carrier
RM 249+
Full-size SUV
RM 314+
Mini
RM 92+
Premium
RM 203+
Luxury
RM 265+
Compact SUV
RM 118+
Compare car rental deals in Edinburgh by type
Here are the best Edinburgh small 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 92/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 97/day
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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 167. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Proton SagaRM 92/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 97/day
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Ford FiestaRM 100/day
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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 147, which is about 232% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 65.91/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at RM 101.59/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 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
10.0
Avis
9.0
keddy by Europcar
9.0
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 118. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 240 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 118. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 240 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 130
February
RM 118
March
RM 147
April
RM 240
May
RM 235
June
RM 202
July
RM 227
August
RM 227
September
RM 177
October
RM 156
November
RM 147
December
RM 227
What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), and Intermediate cars (MG ZS or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?
Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.
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 17 September 2025.
Arnold Clark
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
10.0
National
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.0
Avis
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
8.9
keddy by Europcar
1 review•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Alamo
12 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
18 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.6
Budget
9 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
Sixt
18 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
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 17 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 281/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 80/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies in Edinburgh, offering car hire for around RM 2,195 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 9,409 (RM 314/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?
It costs RM 68 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 October, prices are RM 80 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 17 September 2025.
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 19+).
Electric
RM 19+
Hybrid
RM 29+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 24+
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