Car hires in Old Town, Edinburgh

It costs €58/day on average for a car hire in Old Town. momondo users have also found prices as high as €120/day and as low as €20/day, which is a 84% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighbourhood in {5} you hire your car in.

GREEN MOTION (€19/day) is the cheapest car hire company in Old Town as of the past 72 hours, followed by Alamo (€44/day), and Budget (€71/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Edinburgh you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

If you plan on visiting Old Town, consider renting a car from Alamo, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 36 locations. 3 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

37% of momondo users prefer to hire Economy vehicles when visiting Old Town. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be €52 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 Old Town if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Old Town is 23 days, at an average daily price of €38. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are €116 total. For your week-long Old Town road-trip you can find prices averaging €318 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of €1,442.

The best time to hire a car in Old Town is during the month of February, when prices average €22 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car is in May, during which you will frequently find prices averaging €50 per day. Be sure to book your car hire around 7 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Old Town refresh daily.

There are 37 operators available for cars in Old Town as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Old 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.

When hiring a car in Old Town, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.