Car hire in New Town, Edinburgh

The best car rental company in New Town is Sixt, which has a rating of 2.0/10 from 1 momondo user.

63% of momondo users prefer to hire Compact vehicles when visiting New Town. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £36 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in New Town if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Ratho and Old Town are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Edinburgh. We found that DRIVALIA is the cheapest car hire company in Ratho with an average cost of £15/day. DRIVALIA is the most affordable hire company in Old Town with prices averaging £18/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in New Town is 2 days. For a 2-day hire the average daily price is £47, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is £260 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £108 on average. Month-long New Town car hire are generally about £1,781 in total depending on your dates.

Consider hiring a car in New Town during the month of January. This is the cheapest time of year to hire, and you can often find deals for £14/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to hire a car in New Town is July, when prices are often £97/day on average. Be sure to book your car hire at least 50 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in New Town are updated daily.

As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in New Town.

Among different countries, including New Town, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in New Town, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.