Top rated cars in Edinburgh, UK
Entwined with nooks and crannies, rocky landscapes next to the sea, and striking monuments, the Athens of the North exudes enough air of mystery to lure you down a few more alleyways in the Old Town.
Home to some of the world’s largest arts festivals, jubilant pubs, and medieval castles casting breathtaking silhouettes, Edinburgh an historic city and the perfect Scottish destination to revel in the down-to-earth vibes and let the rules slide once in a while.
Leave plenty of room in your schedule to experience the best of the Scottish capital.
Head to the grand stone walls of the city’s iconic castle, which perches above the city on an extinct volcano and is worth every minute of your time. Feeling peckish? Go for an afternoon tea with homemade scones.
Perfect for all ages and tricking brains since 1835, one of Edinburgh’s oldest attractions lets you experience a variety of fun and quirky optical illusions.
Head out into nature and hike to the highest point in the city for unparalleled views of the skyline and ancient hill forts believed to be structures from the days of King Arthur.
Skip the car rental counter
Even though Scotland’s second-largest city is a magical place with its charming historic sites and cobbled streets, navigating traffic on the street and finding street parking in the city center can get old, no matter what town. Hire a car in Edinburgh for a day trip or road trip to get out of the city, and you’ll encounter a whole new landscape that’s wholly different from the rest of Europe.
Book the perfect carSurrounded by dramatic beauty and home to the mythical Loch Ness Monster, this famous lake in the rugged Scottish Highlands makes for an excellent road trip — take a boat out to search for Nessie.
Steeped in folklore and standing strong and tall since the medieval days, Stirling is known as the gateway to the highlands. Head east along the M9 and make time to visit the majestic Stirling Castle.
Drive along just over an hour to the gorgeous coastal town of Elie and you’ll be met with golden beaches, a historic 16th-century harbor, and spectacular views at the Elie Lighthouse.
Recent reviews
Saleem is very responsive and helpful, he even accepted the change in our plans without any fuss. great smooth car with very good mileage, best deal in edinburgh!
John was super helpful, always responded immediately and kept the car in perfect condition.
Great car, nice and clean and drives well, really easy pickup, will definitely rent again if we are in Edinburgh :)
Alex was a pleasure to deal with, allowed us to extend the trip deadline and the car was a brilliant drive - will hopefully hire this again on my return to Edinburgh!
Me and my girlfriend did almost 300milea from Edinburgh to Glencoe then down to Perth and back to Edinburgh and the cat was amazing.
The car ran wonderful and was the perfect way to get around Edinburgh.
We took it from Edinburgh to Inverness to Loch Lomond and back and it handled the whole trip like a champ!
Dependable, reliable, and surprisingly spacious — highly recommended for your trip to Edinburgh/Scotland!
Shaun's car is fantastic to drive along the narrow, tricky roads of Edinburgh and the surrounds.
The car is exactly as described and clean and was the perfect choice for our day out of Edinburgh
The centrally located address, as well as reasonable fee for hire made the experience completely worth it and would definitely recommend.
great car perfectly for the city with a decent price, I recommend Fahad’s car
This was a great rental that let us see a lot of Scotland starting out from Edinburgh.
Great car, great person, easy to cumunicate, everything went with no problems, great price rate, totaly recommend :)
Well sized compact diesel to get you around the Scottish Highlands or simply around Edinburgh!
Fahad is a star, and his Prius got us all over Isle of Skye, the Highlands, and Edinburgh.
Our flight was delayed and she left the car for us to collect at the Moxy hotel at Edinburgh airport, a short walk from the terminal.
Communication was easy and the car brought us safely to the highlands and back to Edinburgh, even if we had to drive through a little snowstorm.
Alexandra even paid for my parking to get out of the airport after she drove it to Edinburgh for me.
The car Mazafar borrow to us was nice clean and works really good, I drive it to the Isle Skye and back to Edinburgh.
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Carving along the coastline, weave your way along this 77-mile scenic route past quaint fishing towns like East Neuk or toward the historic university town of St Andrews.
Embark on an epic road trip to remember in the North Highlands. Spanning over 500 miles, you’ll collect a wealth of memories as you encounter white sand beaches, impressive castles, and jagged mountains.
Hire a car and head south for a lovely 89-mile drive through the rolling countryside while making plenty of stops along the way in the charming villages en route to England and the historic town of Carlisle.
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