Rent cars in Edinburgh, UK
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Medieval heritage in Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh favorites
Leave plenty of room in your schedule to experience the best of the Scottish capital.
Edinburgh Castle
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.
Camera Obscura
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.
Arthur’s seat
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
Hit the road
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 carLoch Ness
Surrounded 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.
Stirling
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.
Elie
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
Great clean car and nice to drive. Easy to pick up and drop off from Waverley out of hours which really helped us.
Great, clean car and a lovely guy! Would definitely recommend to anyone renting a car in Edinburgh.
Great communication with Nadeem before picking up the car and before the checkout, very flexible and quick with any communication. The car was great! Clean, spacious and super comfy.
The car was very clean and working very well ! The pick up and drop off happened very smoothly (the location is a bit isolated so a few more indication would have been appreciated, but not that difficult anyway).
Hi, Nadeem is very helpful host. He replies early to the messages. I am happy with the trip. We had puncher tyre during the trip. Turo Breakdown service was quick and helpful to get our tyre repaired.
Wonderful, pleasant and safe road trip trip made by Saadi's Hyundai. He was very accomodating and made the check-in/out process (as well as everything along the way) very easy and comfortable. This was the perfect car to tour the highlands with family in tow. I would absolutely recommend Saadi.
Great car in absolut impecabile condition. Host was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed it!! Thank you Adrian for renting your car. All the best to you and hopefully see you soon!
Pickup and drop-off were easy, car wasin great condition, and Nadeem was reasonably quick in replying to my questions prior to our trip.
Amazing service from Nadeem. He was easy to communicate and understanding. I would definitely hire again. Thank you again appreciated.
Nadeem was punctual and the car was clean and in great condition when I received it. Lovely car that I used for adventures up in Skye and the highlands. Would recommend for any adventure!
Car was spotless, had great fuel efficiency and a ton of space. Would definitely take out again. Thanks Nadeem.
Second time round! This is my second booking with Adrians car and again it was a pleasure. Perfect & solid car for any terrain and would recommend this car for anyone that wants peace of mind when it comes to car performance, classy looks & a great host. Definitely would rent a 3rd time round when I’m back in the area!
Adrian was great with the pick up and drop. Amazing drive, Greta car, has many automated feature, perfect for trip to Skye. Enjoyed. Thanks.
What a phenomenal driving experience on the NC500. Highly recommend this SUV and Adrian was very helpful and friendly!
First-class experience with Jack! Professional and courteous. Couldn't recommend high enough!
Really great and well maintained car. The host has been very helpful and flexible!
Very clean car and easy collection. Ride was smooth and very fuel efficient. Lots of space. Adrian was quick to respond and made the process very simple.
Adrian was a great host. The car was spotless upon pick up, smooth to drive, and in excellent condition. Would highly recommend. Adrian was a great communicator and very helpful during our booking.
Great car, very clean and lovely to drive. Adrian was very helpful and happy to drop the car off and pick it up at the station. Would highly recommend
Beautiful car and super clean. Adrian was a brilliant host - he came to drop off the car to us at the station on arrival and was very friendly and helpful throughout. Would recommend!
Adrian is a great guy, very friendly and flexible. At arrival he explained all the car functions and it was a superb driving experience.
Great car to drive! hosts were also great! communication and response was perfect and nothing to fault. Would highly recommend.
Great service from Adrian, the car was spotless on arrival and went without a hiccup. Great communication, any questions were answered straight away. If I'm ever in need of a car again this will be my go to for sure! Highly recommend.
Lovely clean car, great guy, dropped off the car to us last minute which helped out a lot
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Best Edinburgh driving roads
Fife Coastal Route
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.
North Coast 500
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.
Borders Historic Route
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.
Edinburgh car rentals
Rent cars on Turo with Commercial Hosts
Rent with Commercial Hosts on Turo and find the perfect Edinburgh rental car. Commercial Hosts are Turo-approved independent local hosts or boutique car rental companies in the US, Canada, UK, and all over the world.
To rent a car in Edinburgh with Commercial Hosts on Turo, you may be asked to sign a rental agreement or provide a refundable security deposit. Commercial Hosts provide their own insurance and physical damage protection, so renting with a Commercial Host is a bit different than your usual Turo experience.
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