Car hires in New Town, Edinburgh

Consider renting a car from Sixt, which is currently the best rental agency in New Town, according to our users, with 1 review and an average rating of 2.0/10.

83% of momondo users prefer to hire Compact vehicles when visiting New Town. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be €35 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in New Town if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Ratho and Old Town are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Edinburgh. We found that DRIVALIA is the cheapest car hire company in Ratho with an average cost of €21/day. GREEN MOTION is the most affordable hire company in Old Town with prices averaging €30/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in New Town is 2 days. For a 2-day hire the average daily price is €54, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is €296 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of €117 on average. Month-long New Town car hire are generally about €2,049 in total depending on your dates.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging €17 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in New Town during this month tend to be €114 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your New Town car hire at least 50 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in New Town refresh daily.

There are 13 operators available for cars in New Town as of May 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including New Town. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in New Town, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.