Edinburgh Car Hire

Often considered the cultural capital of the United Kingdom, Edinburgh is a city like no other. You could spend years living there and still discover something new every day. Be it the narrow lanes of the Old Town, to a bustling nightlife you'll only find here, Edinburgh has something for everyone.

With car hire in Edinburgh, you'll be able to hit the road and explore this unique city and its surrounding areas the best way; your way. Pre-book your cheap car hire with Holiday Extras now and get up to 15% off DISCOUNT applied! - you'll be on the road in no time.

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Car Rental Edinburgh Vehicle Options

Car Rental Locations in Edinburgh

Holiday Extras provides cheap car hire in Edinburgh across many locations, including Edinburgh Airport. Some of the more well known locations include:

• Edinburgh City Centre
• Edinburgh City West
• Dunedin Street
• Waverley Prestige
• Waverley Station
• Edinburgh Airport
• Edinburgh Airport Prestige

How Edinburgh Car Hire Works

Use the booking engine at the top of the page to enter your travel details and then hit 'search' to compare top Edinburgh car hire vehicle options, information and pricing.

Once you've found the vehicle for you, and your payment has been authorised, you will receive an email confirmation with your booking reference number. Keep all the information on your booking confirmation handy as you will need it along with your other documents when you collect the car at your destination.

You will need:

• Driving license
• Booking Confirmation & Policy Documents
• Credit Card with full deposit amount available
• Passport

We also have a useful checklist to make sure you have everything you need before you set off.

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Driving on Scotland's roads*

Scotland adheres to the same driving laws as England. Road signs are in English and in miles per hour.

General information:

• Right hand drive - Drive on the left, overtake on the right.
• Minimum car hire age - 21 years old. Under 25's may have to pay a young driver surcharge.
• Seatbelt - Compulsory for all occupants to wear a seatbelt. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing a seatbelt.
• Travelling with children - Children under three and those less than 135cm must use the correct child seat.
• Petrol stations - As in England, most petrol stations operate an 'early until late' policy, with many open 24 hours.

Road safety laws

Speed limits

• Motorway - 70mph/112kph
• Dual carriageways - 70mph/112kph
• Single carriageways - 60mph/96kph
• Built up/urban areas - 30mph/48kph

Although these are the standardised speed limits, there may be local variations so please be careful to check the road signs.

Driving licence

Important Information - Changes to the UK Driving Licence

You are permitted to drive in Scotland if you have a full UK driving licence. You will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP)

Mobile phone use

You can receive a fixed penalty notice if you are caught using a hand-held phone while driving. You could also receive a substantial fine and 3 points on your licence. Use of a completely hands-free kit is permitted.

Drinking and driving

The limit for all motorists is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. It is important to note that drinking alcohol and then driving may invalidate your car rental insurance and holiday insurance, irrespective of local drink driving laws. Check your policy for full details.

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Edinburgh Car Rental - FAQs

What happens once I've booked my Edinburgh Car Hire?

Once your secure payment has been processed we will send your confirmation via email. This will arrive in your inbox around 5 minutes after you book. Make sure you save this as it will have all the information you need for a seamless Edinburgh car rental. Upon arrival you will be required to show your confirmation to the arrival desk along with your driving license, passport and a credit card with the full security deposit. Once this is all processed you are free to explore Edinburgh and beyond!

Can I get Edinburgh car hire no deposit?

It is difficult to find car hire with no security deposit- but not impossible! Some providers offer no deposits for a higher rate, or if you take out no excess waiver insurance. In most cases though, you will need to leave a refundable deposit on your credit card when you collect the car. It'll be credited back to your account when the car is returned.

Can I get Edinburgh car hire no credit card?

Typically, no. The vast majority of car hire providers will need a credit card in the lead driver's name to be able to hand over the keys. Be sure to have this with you to avoid refusal- you won't be entitled to a refund if you don't have the correct documents.

What type of car is cheapest to hire?

The cheapest Edinburgh car hire is an Economy vehicle. These are the smallest sized hire cars with enough room for a couple or small family- ideal for those on a budget carrying minimal luggage.

What do I need to bring with me to hire a car in Edinburgh?

In order to hire a car in Edinburgh you will need the following with you:

• Driving license
• Booking Confirmation & Policy Documents
• Credit Card with full deposit amount available
• Passport

*This information should be considered as a broad overview of things to remember when hiring a car. It is therefore very important that you read the rental terms and conditions and associated policies for your own specific policy as well as doing your own research into the motoring laws of the country in which you will be driving.

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