Low Emission Zone
Edinburgh city centre has a Low Emission Zone. Modern hire cars generally meet the standards, but non-compliant vehicles face a penalty.
Car hire at Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest car
£7.40/day
Economy · £52 for 7 days
Average quote
£39.14/day
£274 per 7-day hire
Cars found
647
from 16 rental companies
To the city centre
7 mi
Car hire in Edinburgh →
Airport codes
EDI
ICAO EGPH
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
Edinburgh Airport at Ingliston is a natural start for a Scottish road trip, with Stirling, Fife and the Highlands all within reach. Compare suppliers at the Car Rental Centre and nearby, and see exactly what you'll pay before you book.
Where to collect your car
Most major brands are in the dedicated Car Rental Centre off Jubilee Road, close to the terminal. Some independent and Scottish firms are based nearby in Ingliston and Newbridge, and their vouchers explain how to reach them. Each offer shows its pick-up type, so you'll know where to head before you land.
- Car rental center
- In Terminal
- Meet & Greet
- Shuttle Bus
Map of car rental offices
Tap a logo to see the office · Airport Other pick-up points
Prices by car type
What a week's hire costs at Edinburgh Airport
Economy
£52£7.40/day
Mini
£52£7.48/day
People carrier
£56£8.04/day
Compact
£60£8.50/day
SUV
£65£9.24/day
Electric
£89£12.74/day
Medium
£102£14.59/day
Estate
£114£16.30/day
Premium
£170£24.35/day
Large
£183£26.17/day
Luxury
£223£31.91/day
Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.
Who's here
Rental companies at Edinburgh Airport
Arnold Clark
Drivalia
FinalrentalsGreenMotion
International Vehicle HireKeddy
U-SaveFuel policies
Full to full · Same to same
Deposits
£0 - £5,000, depending on car and supplier
Zero excess
Available on some offers - filter by "Excess"
Free cancellation
100% of offers · 75% automatic · 76% unlimited mileage
Tips
Before you set off
Over the Forth
Heading north to Fife, Perth and the Highlands, the M90 crosses the Forth on the Queensferry Crossing - there's no toll.
Lower drink-drive limit
Scotland's limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood, lower than England's. If you're driving, it's safest not to drink at all.
City days without the car
Parking in central Edinburgh is limited and expensive. Many visitors leave the car at Ingliston Park & Ride and take the tram into town.
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