City centre
Central branches, near Union Square
- From
- £15.20/day
- Cars
- 31
- From centre
- 0 mi
Car hire in Aberdeen
Cheapest car
£11.36/day
at Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
Cars found
372
across 2 pick-up areas
Rental companies
11
in and around Aberdeen
Rental offices
10
on the map below
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.
The Granite City opens onto some of Scotland's finest touring country: Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms, Speyside's distilleries and a coastline studded with castles. Compare car hire in Aberdeen city centre and at the airport in Dyce in one search, and set off from whichever suits your plans.
Compare pick-up points
City centre or airport?
Lowest priceMost choice
- From
- £11.36/day
- Cars
- 341
- From centre
- 5 mi
Alamo, Arnold Clark, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Drivalia, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, SIXT
Many of the rental companies here operate from the car rental centre at the airport in Dyce, north-west of the city, while a handful of branches serve the centre. Flying in? Collect on arrival. Already in town? A central pick-up saves a trip out. Prices and availability vary by date, so compare both.
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.
Map
Car rental offices in Aberdeen
Map of car rental offices
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Car classes & models
Cars you can hire in Aberdeen
Economy
from £13.39/daySmall hatchbacks for up to four people; a sensible default for most trips.
38 offers in our searchCompact
from £14.32/dayRoomier hatchbacks with space for a family's weekend luggage.
41 offers in our searchMedium
from £20.18/daySaloons and larger hatchbacks for longer drives in comfort.
40 offers in our searchSUV
from £16.18/dayRaised seating and extra space - popular for countryside and coast.
96 offers in our searchPeople carrier
from £27.60/daySeven to nine seats for groups and big families.
49 offers in our searchClasses and "from" prices come from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for 23 Nov - 30 Nov (7 days). Models are examples - the exact car depends on the supplier.
Local know-how
Driving in Aberdeen
Low Emission Zone
Aberdeen's city-centre Low Emission Zone has been enforced since 2024. Vehicles that don't meet the standards are fined by camera; most modern hire cars comply, but confirm with your supplier if you're unsure.
The Western Peripheral Route
The A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route bypasses the city, linking the airport, the A96 towards Inverness and the A90 south to Dundee. It's usually quicker to go around Aberdeen than through it.
Mountain roads
Routes into the Cairngorms, such as the A93 over the Cairnwell Pass and the A939 past the Lecht, are among the highest roads in Britain and can close in snow. Check conditions before setting out in winter.
Scotland's 50 mg limit
The drink-drive limit here is 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, lower than in England. Driving the morning after can also put you over, so plan ahead after an evening of whisky tasting.
Get out of town
Day trips by car
Dunnottar Castle
Dramatic clifftop ruins just south of Stonehaven, one of Scotland's most photographed castles.
Crathes Castle
A 16th-century tower house with celebrated walled gardens, run by the National Trust for Scotland.
Ballater
A Victorian village on Royal Deeside, close to Balmoral and fine walking country.
Braemar
A Highland village in the Cairngorms, home of the famous Braemar Gathering.
Dufftown
A Speyside whisky town ringed by distilleries, several offering tours - bring a designated driver.
Fyvie Castle
A grand Scottish baronial castle with a lochside park and plenty of legends.
Distances are straight-line from Aberdeen city centre; road distances are longer.
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