With a car rental in Edinburgh, Scotland, you have license to explore one of the world's most historic cities. Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Edinburgh features more than 4,500 listed buildings within city limits, offering visitors a range of stunning architecture and historic monuments to explore. Pick up your car rental and start your adventure in the medieval castle located in Edinburgh's Old Town district and pilot your rental car through the streets of New Town later that day. Check out our client's experience with us!
In the shadow of Edinburgh's neoclassical architecture the stark contrast between these disparate neighborhoods becomes evident, but so does a unique brand of harmony. The city of Edinburgh blends old and new in a beautiful way and has many unique locations nearby for perfect day trips. Auto Europe's tradition of savings may be old, but with an assortment of like-new vehicles in our rental car fleet you'll be well equipped for a visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. Use our simple three step booking engine at the top of the page and book your rental car in the UK today.
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Let us know which of the Edinburgh, Scotland, car rental sites you'd like to visit by utilizing our search engine to begin your search. In addition to Edinburgh Airport's fleet of autos, there are additional downtown sites. There are both Europcar and Avis facilities at the airport and around the city. With Auto Europe, clients may pick up and drop off their Edinburgh car rental in a variety of locations! Let us know if you don't see what you're searching for and we'll try our best to track it down. 1-888-223-5555
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An ever-expanding selection of car rental models is available on Auto Europe's platform, as well as 24-hour customer support and pricing optimizations. Rates for Edinburgh vehicle rental models can be found on autoeurope.com, from Ford Edge SUVs to Chevy Impalas and Chrysler 300s. A Volkswagen Jetta or a Chrysler Pacifica 7-seater van for the family is not to be overlooked. In Edinburgh, you may rent a vehicle whether you're in Scotland for business, leisure, or educational purposes.
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On the Auto Europe website, Europcar and Avis car rental prices in Edinburgh are updated in real-time. Online savings and 24/7 customer care may be yours for the taking with just three simple clicks. Your Scotland car rental will be waiting for you as soon as you arrive at the airport with your identification, driver's license, and airline boarding pass. To learn more about the Edinburgh automobile rental companies we work with, click on the links below. |
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From the cobbled streets of Old Town Edinburgh to the beautiful avenues of New Town, this Scottish city has something for everyone. Start your adventure when you pilot your Edinburgh car rental to the Royal Mile, one of the most popular neighborhoods for visitors to this charming city. Here you'll observe the unique way that Edinburgh integrates shopping boutiques, historic attractions, lush gardens and a large assortment of restaurants to create a marvelous destination beloved by visitors. Pilot your rental car toward the ocean's edge where you'll discover Victorian villas, fishing boats, ice cream parlors and fish n' chip shops nestled along the shoreline - each of which delivers a truly authentic Scottish experience. More information about touring Edinburgh in a rental car is available on our driving information page.
Explore more of the United Kingdom and Scotland during your time in Edinburgh by taking a road trip across Scotland and seeing as much of this beautiful countryside as you can. With historic cities and landmarks nearby, day trips outside of Edinburgh are a great way to enhance your time in Scotland. Check out the distances to some of the most popular cities in Scotland below and start planning your travel itinerary with Auto Europe!
Travelers can also drive Edinburgh car hire to the following cities in Scotland:
Driving Route |
Distance (mi) |
Distance (km) |
Avg. Trip Time |
Edinburgh to Glasgow | 46 MIs | 74 KMs | 1h 08min |
Edinburgh to Dundee | 63 MIs | 101 KMs | 1h 21min |
Edinburgh to Aberdeen | 127 MIs | 204 KMs | 2h 26min |
Edinburgh to Inverness | 156 MIs | 251 KMs | 3h 01min |
Travelers from Canada will be happy to find out they're able to arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland, and pick-up their rental-car using a legal Canadian license in good standing. An international driver's license will not be absolutely mandatory to pick-up your rental car but could help speed up things if you are pulled over while traveling.
The minimum legal driving a vehicle age in Edinburgh is 23, (however some rental vehicle suppliers call for drivers to be minimum 25), but individuals aged 18-24 need to pay out an extra charge, referred to as "young driver surcharge," which might be up to $25 each day. Also additional drivers, past the primary, are required to pay for an "additional driver fee" which range from $15 - $25 per day.
Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and others do offer rental vehicle insurance plans. Insurance protection will be different by provider. Assess different offers to find out what sort of coverage may be obtainable for your car rental.