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Cheap Car Hire in Scotland from R566

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Scotland with a pick-up date of 3/6 and drop-off date of 10/6. 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.
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Scotland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Scotland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 May 2025.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R474

Cheapest price per day

R566

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 23 May 2025.

January

R557

February

R503

March

R629

April

R1 007

May

R989

June

R881

July

R917

August

R863

September

R755

October

R665

November

R629

December

R971

Popular car types in Scotland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Scotland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 May 2025.

In Scotland, there are 3 915 active hire locations from 80 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland in the past week - currently priced from R566/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R1 541+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 538+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 158+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 128+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 202+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 354+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R2 082+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R3 163+

Compare available car types for rental in Scotland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 23 May 2025.

Small cars

R395 - R1 350

All Car Types

R395 - R1 741

To hire a small car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R808/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Scotland (~R395/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 350/day). In fact, October is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a small car saves you 29% 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 hire a medium car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 026/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Scotland (~R714/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 399/day). In fact, March is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a medium car saves you 10% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 855/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Scotland (~R906/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 721/day). In fact, March is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a large car is 39% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 081/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Scotland (~R714/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 231/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 759/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Scotland (~R906/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 963/day). In fact, March is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a van is 36% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Scotland, you would pay an average price of R1 169/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Scotland (~R1 237/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 085/day). In fact, July is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Scotland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Scotland, renting a luxury car is 3% 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:

Datsun GoR566/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Volkswagen up!R568/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Ford FiestaR603/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Top rental agencies in Scotland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Scotland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Scotland. Reviews were last updated on 23 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Scotland, including those serving the greater Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen area. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Scotland, including locations around Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
31 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Sixt

7,3
Good
31 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,4
Okay
43 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,1

Easirent

5,9
Fair
36 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,1

National

9,6
Wonderful
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,6

Arnold Clark

9,5
Wonderful
6 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

9,3

keddy by Europcar

9,0
Wonderful
1 review29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
11 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,4

Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Scotland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Scotland with an average daily rate of R1 228. Data was last updated on 23 May 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Scotland including options serving Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Datsun GoR566/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Volkswagen up!R568/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Ford FiestaR603/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Scotland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R474/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for R402/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on May 18.

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

    GREEN MOTION is one of the most popular car hire companies in Scotland, offering car hire for around R2 744 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Scotland?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Scotland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Scotland is R11 760 (R392/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Scotland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Scotland. Deals were last updated on 23 May 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R51+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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