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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from £12

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Scotland with a pick-up date of 1/12 and drop-off date of 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Scotland car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Scotland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£12

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Scotland?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Scotland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 74 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Price

£18 - £49

Out of all the popular cities in Scotland, Perth is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £18/day. Renting a car in Perth is 63% cheaper than renting one in Lerwick where the per day rate is around £49. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Scotland to get a rental car in are: Glasgow (£21/day), Aberdeen (£22/day), and Inverness (£23/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Glasgow should expect to spend around £21/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Scotland is Glasgow.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Scotland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Scotland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

January

£18

February

£21

March

£30

April

£33

May

£41

June

£35

July

£37

August

£36

September

£30

October

£30

November

£24

December

£31

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Scotland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Scotland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Scotland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

There are, in total, 3,800 car hire locations in Scotland that are operated by 78 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £12/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Scotland hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Luxury coupe

Luxury coupe

Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Scotland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Scotland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Small cars

£20 - £45

All Car Types

£34 - £78

To hire a small car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £30/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Scotland (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£45/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £52/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Scotland (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£78/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £83/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Scotland (~£61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£107/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a large car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Scotland (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£65/day). In fact, January is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £98/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Scotland (~£65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£124/day). In fact, October is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £102/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Scotland (~£80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£125/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a luxury car is 48% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Scotland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Scotland, you would pay an average price of £31/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Scotland (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£87/day). In fact, October is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, hiring a convertible saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Vauxhall Corsa£12/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Ford Ka£12/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Kia Rio£12/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Top hire agencies in Scotland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Scotland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Scotland. Reviews were last updated on 21 November 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Scotland, including pickup locations serving Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Europcar

6.3
Okay
39 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.9

Easirent

6.2
Okay
33 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.3

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

keddy by Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
23 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Best Scotland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of £20. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Scotland, including locations near Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Vauxhall Corsa£12/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Ford Ka£12/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 November 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for £13/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Nov. 17.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Scotland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Scotland from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (£12/day), keddy by Europcar (£18/day), and DRIVALIA (£18/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Scotland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Scotland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Scotland?

    The average price of petrol in Scotland is £1.38/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £62 and £89 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Scotland for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA offers hire cars in Scotland for about £137 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Scotland for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 40% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Scotland.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Scotland?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Scotland.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Scotland for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Scotland is £586 (£20/day) on average.

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Small car hires in Scotland

Find small car hire deals in Scotland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Scotland cost an average of £12 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Kia Picanto£12/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i10£12/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford Ka£12/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Scotland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Scotland. Deals were last updated on 21 November 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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