Vehicle comparison
Agency directory
FAQs

Budget car hire in Edinburgh

Find and compare great deals on Budget car hire in Edinburgh

Driver's age: 26-65
Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

Budget car hire deals in Edinburgh, Scotland

Find your perfect car hire on momondo

Small cars

£25 - £59

All Car Types

£38 - £88

The best time to hire a Small car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in November when prices are £25 per day on average. £25 per day is 40% lower than the £41 average yearly price for a Budget Small car hire in Edinburgh. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Budget in Edinburgh, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Small car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Medium car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in November when prices are £20 per day on average. £20 per day is 58% lower than the £48 average yearly price for a Budget Medium car hire in Edinburgh. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Budget in Edinburgh, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Medium car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Large car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in February when prices are £46 per day on average. £46 per day is 36% lower than the £72 average yearly price for a Budget Large car hire in Edinburgh. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Budget in Edinburgh, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Large car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a SUV car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in November when prices are £21 per day on average. £21 per day is 54% lower than the £46 average yearly price for a Budget SUV car hire in Edinburgh. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Budget in Edinburgh, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on SUV car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Van car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in February when prices are £53 per day on average. £53 per day is 52% lower than the £111 average yearly price for a Budget Van car hire in Edinburgh. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Budget in Edinburgh, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Van car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

The best time to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Edinburgh, Scotland is in February when prices are £46 per day on average. £46 per day is 45% lower than the £84 average yearly price for a Budget Luxury car hire in Edinburgh. While February may be the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car from Budget in Edinburgh, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Luxury car hire from Budget depending on what day you book.

Citroen C2
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers
2-3-door vehicles
Budget

£23/day

1 Jun - 1 Jul
Citroen C2
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
4-5-door vehicles
Budget

£25/day

5 May - 2 Jun
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Hyundai Accent
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers
4-5-door vehicles
Budget

£34/day

31 May - 28 Jun
Hyundai Accent

Edinburgh’s Budget locations

Below you will find information for every Budget car hire location in Edinburgh, including address, phone number, and reviews

Budget

7.4
Good
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Information about Budget car hire in Edinburgh

How much will a Budget car hire in Edinburgh cost in May?

In May, you can expect to pay £50 per day on average to hire a car from Budget in Edinburgh. The cheapest price our users saw for a Edinburgh car hire from Budget was £20 per day. If you need a car hire for more than a couple days, then a week-long Budget car hire in Edinburgh will cost £350 on average in May. Keep in mind that these deals are based on last year's prices, though you may be able to find similar rates depending on when you make a reservation and what type of car you hire.

Does Budget have a location at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Yes, there is 1 car hire location for Budget at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (Car Rental Centre).

Does Budget offer free car hire cancellation in Edinburgh?

There are free hire car cancellations available from Budget in Edinburgh. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your hire car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Budget cancellation policies.

What is the most popular car to hire from Budget while in Edinburgh in May?

In May, our users who hire cars from Budget in Edinburgh prefer Economy hires. If you’re looking to reserve one of their Economy hires during this month, prices tend to be £52/day on average and £20/day at their lowest. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on how far out you book your car hire, as well as what car model you choose.

What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in Edinburgh?

For £52/day on average, a Economy is the cheapest type of car to hire from Budget in Edinburgh (66% cheaper than the most expensive Budget car hire). In the past year, 45% of momondo users who chose to hire from Budget while in Edinburgh hired a Economy in order to save money. Keep in mind that Budget also has other types of car hires available based on your travel needs.

How many Budget car hire locations are there in Edinburgh?

Car Rental Centre is the most popular Budget car hire location out of the 4 locations they have in Edinburgh. According to our user data over the past 12 months, 69% of those who opted to hire a car from Budget did so at the Car Rental Centre location.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Edinburgh?

Prices for cars in Edinburgh refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Edinburgh?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Edinburgh?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Edinburgh. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Edinburgh?

When renting a car in Edinburgh, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


An easier way to manage your Edinburgh trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
Wed 7/5
Midday
Wed 14/5
Midday

Find better results for your stay in Edinburgh

Popular car hire types in Edinburgh

Save money when you book cars with momondo

Best deals on cars

Best deals on cars

See deals from hire agencies in 70,000+ locations.

Price transparency

Price transparency

See the total cost up front so there are no surprises.

Book with flexibility

Book with flexibility

Find cars with free cancellation and enhanced cleaning.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.