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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R288

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 27/2 and drop-off date of 6/3. 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 2025

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 February 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R736

Cheapest price per day

R288

Scotland car hire prices in popular cities

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 95 pickup locations in Scotland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Price

R620 - R719

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 February 2025.

January

R571

February

R516

March

R700

April

R884

May

R1 050

June

R921

July

R940

August

R903

September

R792

October

R663

November

R645

December

R995

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Scotland is February. 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 February 2025.

In Scotland, there are 3 842 active hire locations from 79 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R288/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 269+

Compare available car types for rental 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 February 2025.

Small cars

R405 - R1 160

All Car Types

R405 - R1 715

To hire a small car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R760/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Scotland (~R405/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 160/day). In fact, October is about 47% 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, renting a small car saves you 34% 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 R1 027/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Scotland (~R809/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 361/day). In fact, March is about 22% 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, renting a medium car saves you 11% 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 R1 838/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Scotland (~R1 250/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R3 890/day). In fact, July is about 33% 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, renting a large car is 38% 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.

To hire a SUV in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 219/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Scotland (~R663/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 185/day). In fact, September is about 46% 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, renting a SUV is 7% 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 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 R1 709/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Scotland (~R916/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 061/day). In fact, March is about 47% 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, renting a van is 34% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 460/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Scotland (~R1 135/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R5 110/day). In fact, January is about 23% 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, renting a luxury car is 22% 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.

Volkswagen PoloR288/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR298/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental 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 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Scotland, including those serving the greater Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness area. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Scotland, including locations around Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.

Sixt

7,3
Good
31 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,3
Okay
42 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,0

Easirent

5,9
Fair
36 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,1

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

10,0

National

9,6
Wonderful
3 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,6

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
11 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,3

Alamo

8,9
Very Good
20 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
24 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

Best Scotland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of R759. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Scotland including options serving Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Volkswagen PoloR288/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR298/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR358/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R777/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R654/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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: DRIVALIA (R288/day), keddy by Europcar (R344/day), and Sixt (R835/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 R32,08/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 443 and R2 085 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R5 123 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 36% on your car hire. For a below average price in Scotland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Scotland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Scotland is R21 956 (R732/day) on average.

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 R1 223 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Renault KwidR797/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Kia PicantoR868/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Renault KwidR868/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in Scotland

Find people carrier hire deals in Scotland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Scotland cost an average of R1 165 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Scotland, including pickup near Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. If you're not finding the right deal for your van hire, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Suzuki ErtigaR771/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR774/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR851/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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