Car hire in Scotland

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Scotland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Scotland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGreen Motion
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points42, Edinburgh is most popular
Cheapest price foundSAR 180 per day, Glasgow
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Scotland could cost, we've pulled prices from Glasgow.

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All you need to know about Scotland

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Scotland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Scotland is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Scotland is Green Motion. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Green Motion.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 180 a day and SAR 411 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Scotland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Scotland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Scotland is Edinburgh. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Glasgow.

Hire a car long term in Scotland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Scotland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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