Car Hire at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
£8.94 per day
Economy
Peugeot 208 or comparable
£14.77 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£19.06 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
£41.29 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
£43.09 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
£48.66 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
£52.22 per day
Full-size Van
Ford Galaxy or comparable
£63.27 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:53 on 13/02/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£36 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£1.44 per litre or £5.45 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.35 per litre or £5.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.60 per litre or £6.06 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
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506.8 km / 314.9 miles
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509.2 km / 316.4 miles
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520.5 km / 323.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
The best month to hire a car at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is April — when the average price for a hire is £35.56 per day. This is 25% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £57.51 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 7 days, while in February, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Alamo, GreenMotion, National, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £9 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Kia Rio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
JS
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
08/07/2024
We only had the car for 1/2 hour before it broke down completely.
JS
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
27/08/2023
We went to Loch Tay, saw great wildlife
RZ
Canada
Ford Fiesta
21/05/2023
Lots of hiking and walking through the Cairngorms and the western Highlands. Driving the NC500 was well worth the time and driving. As a Canadian, I was not expecting the vast open spaces and wilderness of Scotland. It's spectacular. The single-track roads are an adventure in themselves.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia
5.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
26
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£36.42
Lowest daily price
£8.94
Total cars available
344
Top 9 suppliers at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station in 2025
Enterprise
+4401313414441
WAVERLEY STATION, NEW STREET CAR PARK
£36 - £81
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 18:00
Sun:
07:00 - 18:00
Alamo
+4401315566340
Waverley Station Level 2, New Street Car Park, Edinburgh EH8 8BH
£37 - £76
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 18:00
Sun:
07:00 - 18:00
SIXT
+442070188246
Greenside Place
£31 - £105
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 19:00
National
+4401315566340 / +4401313414441
Waverley Station Level 2, New Street Car Park, Edinburgh EH8 8BH
£38 - £345
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:00 - 18:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 18:00
Sun:
07:00 - 18:00
Avis
+4401312296333
Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AN, United Kingdom
£28 - £74
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Keddy
+4403713843467
St James Quarter, Mall Level L1, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
£15 - £46
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843467
Mall Level L1,St James Quarter,Edinburgh,Scotland,Eh1 3Ad, United Kingdom
£15 - £46
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
GreenMotion
+441313000068
26 Greenside Row, Q-Park, Edinburgh, EH1 3AJ
£14 - £62
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Drivalia
+441312021717
Q Park - OMNI Edinburgh EH1 3AN EDINBURGH
£9 - £57
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
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