Car rentals in New Town, Edinburgh

The best rental car company in New Town is Sixt. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 2.0/10 from 1 review. If you are planning a trip to New Town, you will be able to find Sixt at 3 locations in the neighborhood.

50% of users prefer to rent Compact vehicles in New Town, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to New Town, then you can expect to pay around $32 per day.

If you’re looking to travel to Edinburgh and save money on a rental car, then consider visiting Ratho or Old Town. You will find that Europcar has the most affordable rental cars in Ratho at $22/day. GREEN MOTION has the cheapest rental cars in Old Town at $23/day.

Most people tend to rent a car in New Town for 2 days which costs, on average, $62 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $336 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $133. $2,328 is the average cost of a month-long New Town road trip car rental.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $19 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in New Town during this month tend to be $129 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your New Town car rental at least 50 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in New Town are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in New Town.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including New Town. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

To rent a car in New Town, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.