Car Rental at Edinburgh Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$14.22
per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar
$17.02
per day
Compact
Vauxhall Astra
or similar
$21.17
per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or similar
$26.94
per day
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Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
$33.77
per day
Standard
Skoda Octavia
or similar
$34.36
per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar
$50.97
per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series
or similar
$52.99
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:50 AM on 11/19/24. 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
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$31 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.85 per liter or $6.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.77 per liter or $6.70 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.02 per liter or $7.66 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is one of the loveliest cities in the United Kingdom. Known for its historic landmarks from different eras, many green spaces, and great cultural institutions, it offers sophistication and excitement in equal measure. These are five of its most notable attractions:
- Edinburgh Castle. As far as castles go, this one is among the most impressive in the United Kingdom, if not all of Europe as its 2.2 million annual visitors can testify. Dating back to the 11th century (although Castle Rock, on which it spectacularly sits, was inhabited much earlier), the castle has been rebuilt and renovated but has always remained the symbol of the city.
- National Museum of Scotland. Dedicated to all things Scottish, this is one of the main cultural institutions in Edinburgh — and one of its main tourist attractions. It would be impossible to list all of the exhibits on display, but even visitors who do not deem themselves lovers of history will probably be impressed by the full skeleton of Stegosaurus, ornate Celtic brooches, or the taxidermy of Dolly the sheep; the first cloned mammal.
- Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh. Not just a botanical garden, but also a center for study, the RBGE is another beloved tourist attraction. In addition to fascinating collections of both local and exotic flora, the garden is also home to one of the best herbariums in the United Kingdom..
- Arthur’s Seat. Sitting in the beautiful Holyrood Park just a short walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is Arthur’s Seat. As the highest point in the park, you get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle, Calton Hill and the spires dotted across the city.The remains of a volcano, this walk is well worth doing for active travellers.
- Museum of Childhood. It is often claimed that this is the first museum in the world to focus specifically on the topic of childhood, and whether it is true or not, this museum is definitely one of the most interesting attractions of Edinburgh. With diverse and interactive expositions that will be interesting to both children and adults, the museum explains what growing up in Britain has been like over the last few centuries.
Top international routes
- London
- Dublin
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Bristol
- Belfast
Main airlines
Ryanair, easyJet, Flybe, Jet2.com, Norwegian Air,, and Eurowings
Terminals
The main passenger terminal serves both local and international flights.
Location
Edinburgh Airport is about 9 km (5.5 miles) from the city center. Glasgow Rd., St. John’s Rd., Corstorphine Rd., and Balgreen Rd. are the main roads connecting the airport to Edinburgh. The city of Glasgow is about 60 km (39 miles) from Edinburgh Airport.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $27 per day
- Large cars - from $20 per day
- Medium cars - from $17 per day
- Vans - from $45 per day
- Premium cars - from $37 per day
- Small cars - from $14 per day
- SUVs - from $19 per day
Car rental desks
All car rental companies are located right next to the arrivals area, to the left of check-in.
Services and facilities
You’ll find shops and duty-free outlets, several ATMs, and currency exchange offices. There are many opportunities for dining, with the food village in the Edinburgh Airport's departures area offering the most choices. There are several lounges, baby care facilities, a children’s play area, pharmacy, spa, and a prayer room. The airport’s facilities are friendly to travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Morrisons gas station at 47 Gyle Ave. can be reached in about seven minutes and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There are many other gas stations nearby.
Popular one-way rentals
- Glasgow (60 km / 39 mi)
- Inverness (248 km / 154 mi)
- Chester (417 km / 259 mi)
- Dublin (459 km / 285 mi)
- Prestwick (116 km / 72 mi)
- Huddersfield (409 km / 254 mi)
- Dundee (101 km / 63 mi)
- Hartlepool (254 km / 158 mi)
- Wigan (330 km / 205 mi)
- Guildford (708 km / 440 mi)
- Sunderland (225 km / 140 mi)
Fact checked by
Hannah
This article was reviewed and updated by Hannah, the adventurer behind That Adventurer, a travel blog for active travellers. If you like exploring new places by hiking, biking, kayaking or paddleboarding, then you’ll enjoy That Adventurer’s travel guides. Originally from the UK, Hannah has lived in Canada, Norway and France.
Airport info
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- IATA: EDI
- ICAO: EGPH
- Name: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 20 locations near Edinburgh Airport
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Edinburgh Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Edinburgh Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Edinburgh Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Edinburgh Airport is February — when rental costs average $31.59 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $72.52 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Edinburgh Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Edinburgh Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Edinburgh Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Edinburgh Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Edinburgh Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Arnold Clark, Alamo, Keddy, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 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.
LR
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
10/13/24
We went from Edinburgh where we spend a few days up to Inverness. We enjoyed the Cairngorm National Park and drove all down A9 stopping for several sites and hikes. It was a lovely time. 
GI
Italy
Peugeot 2008
9/25/24
Holiday
LB
United States of America (USA)
Vauxhall Crossland
9/21/24
Driving through Scotland was remarkable
JM
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
9/20/24
We took a 12 day road trip with a total of seven stays along the route. Began in Edinburgh (3 nights in Gorebridge:visited the Edinburgh Castle, walked the Royal Mile, Scotch Whisky Experience, Scott monument and local pubs and restaurants. Glasgow (2 nights): Good Spirits Company, National Piping Centre museum, Kelgrove Art and Gallery Museum, Hop On Hop Off bus tour and walk-abouts. Oban (1 night): Oban Whisky Distillery Tour, Oban War & Peace Museum, Oban walkabout, local restaurants and pub visits. Applecross: (2 nights): long drive from Oban, nature and ruins walkabout in remote areas. Wonderful natural views. Dingwall (2 nights): Train trips to Inverness; walkabout, whisky tastings, Black Isle Brewery restaurant. Pitlochary (2 nights) Whisky walk hike to Edradour (closed to visitors); Blair Athol Distillery tour, city walkabouts; Striling Castle visit and walk, The Falkirk Wheel visit and view in action, The Kelpies. Return to Edinburgh for 1 night prior to early departure back to USA the next morning.
SM
Malta
Vauxhall Corsa
9/1/24
Excellent my trip was excellent the car was very very good my holiday love it back again for sure and I will book with you
DE
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes Benz Vito
8/13/24
Applecross, Oban, and Edinburgh. Family trip for 11, Applecross was a wonderful highlight.
LQ
Canada
Vauxhall Astra
8/7/24 
RS
Spain
Kia Ceed
7/6/24
I loved the wonderful landscapes of the highlands.
MM
New Zealand
Ford Transit Tourneo
7/2/24
Amazing van for family trips, so much room to spread out. Lots of room for luggage as well.
BP
Australia
Volkswagen Polo
6/30/24 
KC
India
Mercedes Benz A Class
6/26/24
Scotland is a beautiful country driving through it was great.
EF
New Zealand
Ford Focus
6/25/24
Would highly recommend
CS
Switzerland
Kia Ceed
6/23/24
fine hotels, good dining
DS
Czech Republic
Peugeot 3008
5/31/24
Travelling around the whole Scotland (7 days): Glasgow - Loch Lomond - Loch Long - Glencoe - Glenfinnan viaduct - Fort Augustus - Skye - Inverness - Cairngorm park - Aberdeen - Dunnotar - drop off in Edinburgh. Amazing.
AS
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
5/29/24
Lovely scenery and quality time with my oldest daughter
KW
Belgium
Nissan Juke
5/25/24
Beautiful Scotland
WR
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Qashqai
5/10/24
Saw everything on our Bucket List with the Highlands, Lochs and WONDERFUL Edinburgh!
KR
United States of America (USA)
Vauxhall Corsa
5/3/24
The trip was great. The rental car was okay and the service was good enough overall.
TK
Finland
Kia Optima
4/6/24
Inverness was amazing, eilean donan castle incredable, portree village were nice and The Isles Inn 👌, old mans storr was also amazing with all that viewes, fairy pools was also worth to hike, The Hollytree Hotel in Kentallen/Glencoe really nice staff and Midhope Castle at last with quick stop with pics ended the road trip nicely. ☺️
KC
Malaysia
Ford Focus
3/18/24
Scotland is a beautiful country full of breathtaking scenery! Absolutely no complaints whatsoever about our experiences here!
SL
Netherlands
Kia Ceed
2/25/24
8 day roadtrip across scotland. Amazing sceneries and lovely people.
VA
Italy
Ford Fiesta
1/7/24
Visiting family
RM
Spain
Fiat 500
11/13/23
Nature sports, sport, trekking an citys. It's a great experience
TN
Netherlands
Ford Fiesta
11/8/23
Scotland and Isle of Skie in particular is an amazing place to visit during the autumn season.
CA
United States of America (USA)
Ford Fiesta
10/31/23
Went to many charming towns, with a lot of history, picturesque spots and generally green outdoors. Visited Leadhill, Moffat, Crawick, Auldgirth Friars Carse, Dumfries, Edinburgh Short film festival, many churches, nature walks, Thornhill...
AM
Hong Kong
Ford Focus
9/17/23
Excellent drive around the highlands. Car performed well all through and it was a smooth ride overall.
AS
Switzerland
Ford Focus
8/30/23
Plane delays
JJ
Canada
Kia Ceed
8/24/23
Finding almost secluded beaches.
PM
Ireland
Vauxhall Crossland
8/8/23
My base was Forres. The local restaurants were great. The outdoor activities were fantastic
HT
Romania
Ford Focus
7/31/23
Tour of the famous scottish castles!
Impressive!
Worth every penny!
Thanks!
IC
Denmark
Fiat 500
7/25/23
Nature spots for sight seeing and walking. Specially on Isle of Sky.
JS
United States of America (USA)
Kia Ceed
7/14/23
We drove through the Scottish highlands visiting Glencoe, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Fort Augustus, and Skye.
AG
Australia
Ford Fiesta
7/13/23
Road trip though the highlands was awsome
MG
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
6/26/23
I drive to the Highlands and took a ferry to the Isles of Lewis and Harris before driving back to Edinburgh. It was an incredible trip.
RF
Canada
Kia Ceed
6/22/23
The whole country is amazing. Highlights were golfing in St. Andrews, little out of the way whisky distilleries (don't go to the big ones), Edinburgh, seeing Elton John in Aberdeen, the breathtaking scenery, in particular Glencoe. There are lots of little gems to discover out there. Ask the locals.
WV
Netherlands
Ford Focus
6/17/23
Golfing trip excellent.
DP
Australia
Nissan Qashqai
6/8/23
First time visit to Scotland and loved it. The history is amazing, the landscape fantastic. Kayaking on Loch Lomond was brilliant.
JG
United States of America (USA)
Kia Ceed
5/27/23
The Highlands are amazing! There was nothing I found disappointing except if something was (understandably) closed.
MS
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
5/26/23
Landscapes of the Highlands and Skye. Good restaurants in Portree.
ID
Australia
VW Polo
5/26/23
The countryside - get off the highway when going to a place so you get to see the best of the place
ER
South Africa
Fiat 500
5/24/23
The Lake District is very special. Roads are good, but narrow. Book a small car - better suited to conditions. Do not be conned into upgrading to an SUV.
RR
United States of America (USA)
Ford Kuga
5/1/23
Balmoral, Culloden, St Andrews, whisky distillaries, Braemar & Fife Arms Restaurant, Ballatar & co-op/pubs. Finally, Scottish countryside was magnificent. Much more beautiful than I imagined. Oops. The Scots we met were most friendly & helpful. 🏴
MM
Czech Republic
Fiat 500
4/24/23
Trip to Skye was beautiful!
SM
Spain
Volkswagen Touran
3/5/23
We had a great holiday and didn't let the awful cars Drivalia (Easirent) gave us, spoil it. Scotland is beautiful. And the Manager at Drivalia was obviously sympathetic, plus the office staff were professional making up for the god awful maintenance and cleaners they employ!
MP
Italy
Fiat 500
11/1/22
We loved everything about it. The nature surrounding us, the incredible views of the highlands and the many animals we saw. 
SN
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 3008
10/26/22
definitely loved visiting the isle of skye—it is accessible by train but having a car is helpful in accessing tourist sites that are further off the beaten path.
MS
Poland
Fiat 500
10/7/22
Beautiful castles, nice villages. But some was closed this day.
KM
Canada
Peugeot 3008
9/19/22
Renting a car is an amazing way to see Scotland. Highly recommend
CS
Australia
Skoda Octavia
9/2/22
Drove across Scotland to the scenically beautiful Isle of Skye. Loved the spectacular coast. Loved the bagpipe band in Portree Village
WS
Malaysia
Kia Ceed
7/27/22
Seen a lot of natural spots on the hills and more.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
134
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$31.43
Lowest daily price
$14.22
Total cars available
467
Top 14 suppliers at Edinburgh Airport in 2024
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Car Rental Centre, Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FS
$22 - $108
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Edinburgh Airport, Burnside Rd, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH12 9DN
$22 - $115
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175 Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Newbridge EH12 9FS
$35 - $148
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+4408433093025
Car Rental Centre, 175 Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FT
$24 - $51
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$24 - $40
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Car Rental Centre, Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FS
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