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Cheap Car Rentals in Scotland from RM 124

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Scotland with a pick-up date of 5/7 and drop-off date of 18/7. 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.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
12 May — 19 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sun 12/5
Noon
Sun 19/5
Noon

Scotland car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Scotland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 378

Cheapest price per day

RM 124

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 5 May 2024.

January

RM 146

February

RM 137

March

RM 208

April

RM 241

May

RM 317

June

RM 284

July

RM 336

August

RM 312

September

RM 232

October

RM 189

November

RM 151

December

RM 217

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Scotland is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 rent in Scotland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 May 2024.

In Scotland, there are 3,640 active hire locations from 62 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from RM 124/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 124+

Compact

Compact

RM 168+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 238+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 417+

Mini

Mini

RM 142+

Premium

Premium

RM 305+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 452+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 179+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 224+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 306+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 713+

Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

RM 1,237+

Compare available car types for rental in Scotland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 5 May 2024.

Small cars

RM 154 - RM 404

All Car Types

RM 173 - RM 635

To rent a small car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 285/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Scotland (~RM 154/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 404/day). In fact, November is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 rent a medium car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 516/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Scotland (~RM 116/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 757/day). In fact, January is about 78% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a medium car is 14% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 661/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Scotland (~RM 291/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 1,349/day). In fact, January is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a large car is 33% 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 rent a SUV in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 450/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Scotland (~RM 149/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 738/day). In fact, January is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a SUV is 1% 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 rent a van in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 885/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Scotland (~RM 363/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 1,841/day). In fact, March is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a van is 50% 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 rent a luxury car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of RM 795/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Scotland (~RM 298/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 2,722/day). In fact, January is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Scotland, renting a luxury car is 44% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton PersonaRM 124/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai i20RM 168/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Scotland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Scotland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Scotland. Reviews were last updated on 5 May 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Scotland, including those serving the greater Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Easirent

6.0
Okay
128 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
40 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Budget

7.9
Good
45 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Sixt

7.4
Good
43 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.7
Okay
75 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Europcar

6.5
Okay
42 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Arnold Clark

9.5
Wonderful
7 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

National

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Best Scotland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of RM 383. Data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the Scotland region, including options close to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Proton PersonaRM 124/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Hyundai i20RM 168/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Proton PersonaRM 210/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 378/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 166/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Apr. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Scotland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Scotland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (RM 124/day), GREEN MOTION (RM 168/day), and Europcar (RM 224/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Scotland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.9 rating) and National (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 RM 8.82/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 397 and RM 573 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in Scotland for about RM 1,415 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 44% 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?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Scotland it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Our recent data shows that GREEN MOTION can potentially be 47% below the average car hire price in Scotland. Check prices and availability for GREEN MOTION and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Scotland is on average RM 6,062 a month or RM 202 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Scotland car hire.

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Luxury car rentals in Scotland

Find luxury car rental deals in Scotland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Scotland cost an average of RM 614 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in Scotland, including options near Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Make sure to compare the details of each deal to find the one that is right for you.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 454/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 477/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 499/day
5
M
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in Scotland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Scotland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Scotland. Deals were last updated on 5 May 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 44+).

Electric

Electric

RM 44+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 80+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 79+

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