Car rentals in Old Town, Edinburgh

You can expect to spend around $131 per day on average on a rental car in Old Town. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $64 per day or as high as $209 per day which is a 70% difference.

At the moment, Old Town’s cheapest rental car company is Europcar, where users have found prices for as low as $64/day. You may also consider renting from National or Sixt which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at National for $94/day and $129/day from Sixt.

With an average review score of 10.0/10 from 1 reviewer, Alamo is rated the best car rental company in Old Town by our users.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Old Town are SUV sized cars. 25% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $115/day on average.

The cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Edinburgh are Ratho and New Town. At the moment, Europcar in Ratho has an average rental price of $49 per day. In New Town you can find a $54 per day average rental price from GREEN MOTION .

2 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in Old Town. Renting a car for 2 days will cost $68/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Old Town for 1 week then prices will be around $508, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost $195 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in Old Town, at a total average cost of $2,205.

Consider renting a car in Old Town during the month of February. This is the cheapest time of year to rent and you can often find deals for $42/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to rent a car in Old Town is July, when prices are often $92/day on average. Be sure to book your car at least 7 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Old Town refresh daily.

As of May 2024, there are 15 operators available to choose from for cars in Old Town.

Among different countries, including Old Town, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

When renting a car in Old Town, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.