Car hire in Old Town, Edinburgh
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Here are the most popular types of rental car you can pick up from a point near you in the next 30 days.Car hire pick-up spots near Old Town
Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and across other areas of Edinburgh. You might find a better price, or somewhere that suits you better.Canongate
24 car hire locations
New Town
24 car hire locations
Edinburgh Waverley Station
20 car hire locations
Haymarket Station
17 car hire locations
Edinburgh Airport
23 car hire locations
Driving in Edinburgh: What to expect on the road
Documents you'll need You’ll need a full licence and a credit card. To rent a car in Edinburgh, bring your driving licence, passport and credit card. No International Driving Permit (IDP) is needed for UK or most EU visitors. Most rental companies require drivers to be over 21. |
Navigating city driving City centre traffic and trams need attention. Driving in Edinburgh means narrow streets, bus lanes and tram crossings. Navigation apps are useful to avoid restricted zones and road closures, especially during festivals or events. |
Tolls, emissions zones and charges A low-emission zone is in place. Edinburgh has a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) affecting older vehicles. Toll roads are not used locally, but charges apply on some bridges and longer routes. Check your hire car’s compliance in advance.
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Parking your car in Edinburgh Street parking is restricted and expensive. Parking in Edinburgh is mostly pay-and-display, with many resident-only areas. Use multi-storey car parks or park-and-ride services on the city outskirts to avoid central congestion. |
Finding fuel or charging points Fuel is easy to find, and EV charging is well supported. Petrol stations are common across Edinburgh. EV charging stations in Edinburgh are widely available — use apps like Zap-Map or ChargePlace Scotland to find one near your route or hotel. |
Local driving style and tips Drivers are courteous, but the roads are tight. Local driving rules in Edinburgh are well enforced. Expect slow-moving traffic, speed cameras, and tricky hill starts. Stay alert in the city centre, and watch for cyclists and trams. |
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Hiring a car in Old Town: Fast facts
Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.| Most popular car hire provider | Green Motion |
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| Most popular car | Intermediate |
| Cheapest price found | R 207 per day |
| Cheapest month to rent | October |
How to book the best car rental deals in Old Town
We use the same magic that powers our flight search to scan the web for car hire deals from most major providers in over 18,000 locations. So say you can say goodbye to juggling multiple tabs, and having to note down prices, and hello to every Old Town rental car price in one place. We account for any extra fees including insurance, local taxes and airport surcharges in the price shown when you search.Book a car with Green Motion
Right now it looks like the best car hire deals in Old Town are with Green Motion.
Consider travelling to nearby areas
It often pays to catch public transport to a pick-up point that's cheaper than ones nearest to you. Southside, Calton Hill and Canongate may have lower daily prices than the car hire deals in Old Town.
Book now, cancel later
We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Old Town that have free cancellation – so you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.
Consider Old Town van hire
If there's more than five people travelling, look for van hire in Old Town, as it could be cheaper than hiring two cars.
Take that trip in September
We crunched our calendar and found the cheapest month to hire a car in Old Town is September. Another tip on when to book? Most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book a week in advance.
Compare fuel policies
To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Old Town, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.
Skip the queues
Keyless pick-up is a relatively new concept that lets you turn up at your preferred car hire location, hop in and hit the road without having to queue at a desk. If it's available anywhere in Old Town, we'll highlight it when you search.














