Question 1

What is the most popular car to hire at Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

Mini cars are the most popular type of car to hire at Sumburgh Airport. 52% of our momondo users searched for Mini cars for their trip in the past year. The two most popular Mini car models are the Kia Picanto and the Citroen C1. The most popular hire company offering Mini vehicles at Sumburgh Airport is Avis. The cheapest price to hire Mini cars from Avis is £52 per day.

Question 2

What is the cheapest car to hire at Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Citroen C1 is the cheapest hire car at Sumburgh Airport, which can be found at Europcar. The average cost for hiring the Citroen C1 from Europcar is £51/day. In the last year, momondo users have also found prices as low as £43/day for the Citroen C1 from Europcar. You may be able to find this Sumburgh Airport car hire deal when booking in advance.

Question 3

What is the best car hire company at Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

Our momondo users have rated Avis as the best hire car company at Sumburgh Airport with an average score of 9.4 from 7 people. 91% of users who hired a car at Sumburgh Airport chose Avis in the past year.

Question 4

What car do most people hire at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

When hiring a car at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, most of our users will opt for the Kia Picanto at £60/day on average. The second most popular is the Skoda Fabia car hire for an average of £62/day. Our users have found Kia Picanto hires at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport for as low as £49/day and Skoda Fabia hires for as low as £52/day.

Question 5

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

Choosing momondo to search for car hire in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car hire prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.

Question 6

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.

Question 7

Does momondo show car hire deals in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport with free cancellation?

Accepted Answer

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Lerwick Sumburgh Airport and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Question 8

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport on momondo?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport.

Question 9

Can I find a car hire in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Accepted Answer

You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including Lerwick Sumburgh Airport.

Question 10

Can I search for car hire in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo.

Question 11

How to get from Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to the rental car centre?

Accepted Answer

Lerwich Sumburgh Airport is the main airport serving Shetland in Scotland. It’s located a short drive away from the town and has a regular airport bus service that takes passengers to and from the terminal seven days a week. The accessibility of the airport is great, with the island capital only a short drive away and the bus takes approximately the same time. Car hire at Lerwick Sumburgh is extremely easy and convenient as driving is the most common way to get around this remote region of the Scottish island and explore the wilderness. You can easily locate the car hire desks at the airport’s terminal, in the hall next to the baggage claim on your arrival. but keep in mind that the airport and the car rentals only operate between the early morning and until just after dawn during the week and until mid-afternoon on a Saturday.

Question 12

How do I drop off my rental car at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

Accepted Answer

The rental car hire desks are located at the airport’s terminal and are easy to find as it is quite small. You can fill out or return your documentation at those desks – near the baggage claim desks. The pick-up and drop-off locations are marked at the entrance of the terminal and are also relatively easy to spot without searching. You will need to fill up the gas tank before dropping of the cheap car rentals with most companies, and there is a fuel refilling facility at the airport, which is useful for those who have forgotten about this detail. The office for car hire is open during the airport’s regular working times, but it’s most convenient to let the car rental company know about your pick-up and drop-off times so the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Question 13

What documentation do I need to rent a car at Lerwick Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

Accepted Answer

There are several things you need to keep in mind when renting a car in Scotland. You need to be at least 21 years of age to rent a car, and drivers below the age of 25 and over the age of 70 might be subject to additional fees with some car rental places. In order to hire a vehicle, you will need a valid and permanent driving licence along with an additional form of photo identification. If your licence is not in English, you also need to provide an International Drivers Permit to the car rental location. You need a credit or debit card to pay for your rental, and if you are looking at luxury rentals, you might need two different forms of payment cards in your name. You cannot pay for your rental cars in cash in the UK.

Question 14

What amenities does Lerwick Sumburgh Airport’s (LSI) car hire centre offer?

Accepted Answer

As there is no car hire centre, but a few cheap car hire desks inside the terminal instead, clients of the car rental places can make use of the airport’s amenities which are: a duty-free shop, café, free internet access, a conference and prayer room and also baby changing facilities.

Question 15

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for cars in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport were last updated today.

Question 16

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of May 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport.

Question 17

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Lerwick Sumburgh Airport. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

Question 18

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport?

Accepted Answer

When renting a car in Lerwick Sumburgh Airport, 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.

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