Car hire in Old Town, Edinburgh

Hiring a car in Old Town will cost, on average, £138 per day. Keep in mind that daily hire prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Old Town car hire prices for as much as £268 per day and as little as £64 per day.

The cheapest car hire companies in Old Town are National for as low as £63 per day, Europcar for as low as £86 per day and Sixt for as low as £122 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

Consider renting a car from Alamo, which is currently the best rental agency in Old Town, according to our users, with 1 review and an average rating of 10.0/10.

28% of momondo users prefer to hire Compact vehicles when visiting Old Town. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £69 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 Old Town if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

New Town has the cheapest car hire in Edinburgh. Our users found that National offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at £31/day on average. Corstorphine is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from keddy by Europcar for £38/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Old Town is 2 days. For a 2-day hire the average daily price is £54, 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 £407 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £156 on average. Month-long Old Town car hire are generally about £1,765 in total depending on your dates.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in February, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging £34 per day when booking in February. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Old Town during this month tend to be £74 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Old Town car hire at least 7 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Old Town refresh daily.

There are 14 operators available for cars in Old Town as of April 2024.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Old Town. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

To rent a car in Old 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.