Edinburgh Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Scotland, features one main terminal that efficiently handles both domestic and international flights. This makes it straightforward for travellers to move between flights, access airport amenities, and, importantly, hire a car.
(Car Rental Centre, photo by Danny Rowland on Google review)
1. Alamo
175 Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Newbridge EH12 9FS, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00 – 23:59 | (44)1313414000
At Alamo, Economy cars start from around £19-£22 per day; compact cars (such as the Nissan Juke) average about £23-£24 per day; intermediate cars are priced at around £30 per day; larger vehicles, such as minivans, begin at approximately £42 per day, and full-size SUVs are available from £49 per day
(Almao on Car Rental Centre, photo by Ninin Theresia on Google reviews)
2. Avis
Car Rental Centre, Edinburgh, XX, EH12 9DN, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00 -23:00 | (44) 03445446004
2024 CHRISTMAS Holiday Hours: 08:00- 20:00
At Avis, Economy cars such as the Ford Fiesta and Fiat 500 are around £22-£24 per day. For luxury and premium models, Avis offers cars like the Mercedes C-Class and Mercedes E-Class, which are about £49-£72 per day.
(picture from Avis Car Hire – Edinburgh Airport)
3. Budget
Edinburgh Airport, Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9DN, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00-23:00 |(44) 344 544 9064
The cost of mini cars (such as Hyundai i10) at Budget is £19-£21 per day; Economy cars (e.g., Volkswagen Polo) and Compact cars (such as Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 308) average around £20-£31 per day; they also offer People Carriers/Minivans (e.g., Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008), from £65 per day.
(picture from Budget Car Hire – Edinburgh Airport)
4. Dollar
Ccrc Reception, 175 Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh EH12 9FT, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Friday: 07:00-23:00; Saturday to Sunday: 7:00-21:00 | (44) 843 309 3025
The average rental price at Dollar is approximately £31 per day, Mini cars (e.g., Fiat 500) are around £22 per day, and the cost of Compact SUVs (e.g., Ford Kuga) and Intermediate SUVs is from £27 per day.
(The service counter of Dollar next to the Hertz; photo from ani rub on Google reviews)
5. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Car Rental Centre, Jubilee Rd, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH12 9FS, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00-23:59 | (44)131 341 4000
The car rental prices at Enterprise Rent-A-Car start from £28 per day for mini cars, £29 per day for economy models; for larger vehicles; people carriers (such as Citroen Berlingo) begin at £51 per day; and full-size SUVs start at £54 per day.
(Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Edinburgh airport by Aaron Maass on Google reviews)
6. Europcar
Car Rental Centre, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FT, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Friday, Sunday 07:00-23:00; Sat 07:00-21:00 | (44) 371 384 3406
For Europcar rentals at Edinburgh Airport, prices generally start at £22 per day for smaller vehicles like the Vauxhall Astra while larger SUVs like the Volvo XC60 start at £70 per day; for family or group travel, vans like the Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer are available from £79 per day.
(Europcar Edinburgh airport by Matcha Frappuccino on Google reviews)
7. Hertz
175 Jubilee Road – Car Rental Centre, Scotland Edinburgh, EH12 9FT, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00-23:00 | +44 (0) 843 309 3025
Hiring prices at Hertz typically start at £27 per day for small cars like the Kia Picanto; compact cars such as the Nissan Qashqai are available from £36 per day, while larger vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are priced at £67 per day.
(Hertz Edinburgh airport by Christoph Schran on Google Review)
8. National
175 Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, SCT EH12 9FS, GB
Open: Monday to Sunday 07:00-23:59 |(44) 131 341 4000
Prices at National start at around £29 per day for smaller vehicles like the Toyota Aygo, with SUVs such as the Nissan Juke available from £35 per day. Larger options like the Volvo XC60 are priced at £81 per day.
(National Edinburgh airport by Keith O’Connell on Google Reviews)
9. SIXT
Car Rental Centre, Edinburgh, EH12 9FS, United Kingdom
Open: Monday to Sunday 06:30-23:00 | (44)20 7018 8246
Pricing at Sixt car rentals at Edinburgh Airport starts from £20 per day for compact cars, like the Volkswagen T-Cross; larger luxury vehicles like the BMW i5 are available from £65 per day.
(SIXT Edinburgh airport by Paul Wesely)
There are many options for car hire at Edinburgh airport, making it easy for you to find the right car for your needs. Most car hire companies allow you to choose the car on the day, but if you have special needs, such as a long-term rental, you’d better book the car in advance online. The cheapest car hiring option can be found at Alamo and Budget, where rates start at £19 per day (economy and mini cars respectively). Other affordable options include Sixt from £20 per day for compact cars and Budget for economy and compact cars ranging from £20-£31 per day.
