Find the best rental car deals in Edinburgh

Renting a car in Edinburgh is a must if you want to fully explore in and around the city. There’s a lot of things to do and places to see in Edinburgh. Renting a car gives you the flexibility to drive to a nearby city or attraction outside of Edinburgh.

With Tripadvisor, you can rent all types of vehicles in Edinburgh. We offer economical standard cars, sporty convertibles, family-friendly minivans, and comfortable SUVs. By leveraging the world’s largest rental car booking service and searching all major rental brands, we help you find the lowest rental car prices available. We offer comprehensive coverage of over 60,000 locations worldwide.

What you need to know when renting a car in Edinburgh

• You can pick up your vehicle at any rental car location in Edinburgh or at the airport.
• Make sure you compare deals across all major rental car brands - there are dozens to choose from in Edinburgh.
• Major rental car providers include Hertz, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Avis, but Edinburgh also offers other rental car brands.
• Reserve early to get the best-priced rental car for your trip to Edinburgh.

Tips for renting a car in Edinburgh

• Join a loyalty rewards program with a car rental company so you can earn points to use towards perks. Joining is typically free-of-charge.
• Look for Edinburgh car rental locations outside the airport as prices usually include a kiosk fee at the airport.
• Consider taking a taxi or rideshare from the airport to an offsite location. Taxes and fees are based on where you pick up your rental car, not where you drop off.
• Join a loyalty rewards program with a car rental company so you can earn points to use towards perks. Joining is typically free-of-charge.
• When flying to Edinburgh, check with the airline for reward programs that include discounts at car rental companies.