Car Rentals in Scotland

The roads in Scotland are well maintained and road signs are in place to guide you to your destination. If you opt for a car rental in Edinburgh, you will also find parking spaces conveniently located. The weather in Scotland is unpredictable and can change in a matter of minutes, so always be prepared for snowstorms or torrential rain. The country also experiences very strong winds, which may cause devastating effects if you are driving on the roads at the time. The coastlines are rocky, so one must expect rough roads if they plan to drive along the coast.

If you're driving in Scotland, there are some driving laws that you must follow. The maximum speed limit is the same for both cities and rural areas. Using your mobile for text messaging, calls or any other phone application while driving will result in you being fined in Scotland. Drivers must also follow rules regarding child restraints. Every passenger under the age of three must be restrained in an approved child seat. Children between three and seven years old are allowed to use a booster seat, but children over seven years of age can use an adult seat belt. In addition, you can always check with the city's traffic department of any additional laws since Scotland driving laws will differ from city to city.

The citizens of the United Kingdom only need their national identification (similar to a passport) and proof that they have liability insurance for their car rental. If you are not from the UK, then you will need additional documentation like your driver's license and an international driving permit if you do not have a valid driver's license in your country of origin. Your driver's license must have a photograph of yourself as well.

Most people tend to rent a car in Scotland for 7 days which costs, on average, $31 per day. If you plan on renting a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $215 total. For a quick weekend rental, the total cost tends to average $131. $1,373 is the average cost of a month-long Scotland road trip car rental.

Prices for cars in Scotland are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of September 2023, there are 275 operators available to choose from for cars in Scotland.

Among different countries, including Scotland, 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.

To rent a car in Scotland, 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.

Booking a car rental in Scotland via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car rentals in Scotland, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for Scotland and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in Scotland.

Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car rental locations on momondo including Scotland.

Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car rental options in Scotland.