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Livingston, EN

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Nestled in the heart of West Lothian, Livingston offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty. This vibrant town boasts modern shopping centres, historic landmarks, and easy access to Scotland's stunning countryside. Booking a car rental in Livingston allows you to explore the town's hidden gems and venture into the surrounding areas, from the picturesque Pentland Hills to the charming villages dotting the landscape. With a rental car, you'll have the freedom to discover Livingston's unique attractions at your own pace.

Recent reviews

Renault TWINGO II 2014

Eric and Valerie have made it impossible for me to ever rent from one of the big international car rental companies again. This was my third rental with them and they are everything the big guys are not. They are friendly, efficient, customer focused are most importantly really easy to deal with. Their cars are great as well.

Sally
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Kia K5 2021

The host, the car, and the whole Turo experience was 10/10. The price was fantastic and the whole experience was seamless. We had weird hours we wanted to leave and return the car that would not have worked with a car rental agency, but Angel and Turo made the whole process easy and seamless. I’m a bigger guy so I was worried about how comfortable the car would be and it was perfect. The great ride made our whole vacation possible and comfortable. I really appreciated the vehicles safety features too!

Daniel Alexander
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Megan
Nissan LEAF 2016

Easy pick up and drop off. Car was very clean inside. A/C blows super cold even when it's 100 degrees out!! The windows are not tinted so I suggest bringing your own sun shades if you are going to be parked anywhere but the shade in the summer. Luckily I had those and that made my trip much better. The flip down visors do have the extenders to help block sun while driving thankfully. Charging prices are comparable to current gas prices - about $45 to get 250 miles of charge over a few sessions which is the same as I get from a full tank in my Toyota Yaris. This car DOES have the CHAdeMO fast charge input so it's 30-50 seconds per mile to charge depending on the fast charger & whether you're running the car (AC/radio) or it's fully off. Radio speakers were a little blown out so I had to adjust some settings to listen to my audiobooks but it was easy to do. I had no problem driving from the pickup spot to Kyle, then to the airport, and back into town without needing a charge which was about 90 miles, mostly highway. Just like any Turo rental make sure to take your own photos at pickup and drop off since scratches and such aren't usually documented after every drive by the car owners which seems standard in my experience. Overall a great deal, best price in town especially for a last minute rental. I requested the rental at 9pm on a Tuesday after my personal car died and was able to get this the next morning with no issue. Will definitely keep them in mind when I need a rental near by. Thanks again!

Megan
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Mireille
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 2023

I love the rental cars from Mohammed. He and his staff is friendly and helpful. The cars are small and good at gas. I would suggest anyone to rent a car with Mohammed.

Mireille
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Eliasmanuel
Subaru Impreza 2014

I had an excellent experience renting from this host and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and smooth car rental experience. The vehicle was extremely clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described in the listing. Communication was outstanding from start to finish. The host was friendly, professional, responsive, and made both pickup and drop-off incredibly easy and convenient. The car drove perfectly and made my trip stress-free and enjoyable. It’s clear the host takes great care of both their vehicles and their customers. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and overall professionalism throughout the rental process. I would absolutely rent from this host again in the future and highly recommend them to others looking for a top-quality rental experience.

Eliasmanuel
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Hyundai Accent 2017

Rented this last minute because my Mom didn't tell me until the day before my trip that she had no car. Was pretty easy for the most part. Finding the shuttle at the airport for the car rental area, was a little difficult for me. But you can always ask someone at the airport. Then I followed Turo given directions to the car. It's outside of the rental area but still easy to find because the lot is literally labeled "Turo." As for the car, I DID NOT MIND these "problems" with the car at all, but you should be informed that the car: Cons - Smelled INTENSELY LIKE WEED. I tried to spray it with multiple Febreze, etc. It helped but it still stinks a bit. - The car door lock was extremely finicky, you must PRESS AND HOLD the button it seems. - Crumbs in the backseat (no big deal) - Not sure but seems like occasional light scraping sound sometimes when driving around on normal road. - Not a problem per se, but just know the car has quite a bit of scratches compared to other Turo rentals. Just be sure to document as much as you can. Pros - Good Value for the price - ICE COLD A/C. (Although I visited in winter, so idk how it holds up to the Vegas heat, but again better than my childhood cars with zero A/C) - Pretty quiet car overall (I mention the scrape for the owner to consider getting it checked out, but nothing to make you feel embarrassed while driving.) Overall, I grew up poor, and this car was much better than most of the ones of my childhood, so I didn't mind at all. Just tried my best to document them that's all. But anyone renting who these things might bother should be aware of it. Anyways, thank you so much Nick!!! I would definitely rent again!

Natalie
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Joseph
Audi S3 2015

The host was excellent throughout the whole process. Communication was very good, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and he made the whole car rental process simple and stress-free. Everything was straightforward from start to finish, and I would definitely rent from him again.

Joseph
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Ella
Mitsubishi Mirage 2023

Easy pickup and drop off, saved us when the car rental companies ran out of cars at the airport.

Ella
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Jennifer M.
Subaru Outback 2013

Andre was great, the car was somewhat still dirty, dust, dirt, what appeared to be cigarette ashes, animal hair, sticky spills around the cup holders in the center console and the door panels. Crumbs and dust/dirt left in the door handles and cubby's. In the center console cup holders and cubbys. On the top of the dashboard, around the steering column and gauges. Sticky dusty windows and stereo buttons. Rear view mirror had sticky smudges on it. All the windows inside were dusty and dirty with smudges and idk what really.. the car had a bad smell of animals like dogs, and faint cigarette smell.. however as I got further into my trip I got used to it and wasn't bothered by it anymore. A lot of these issues honestly didn't bother me very much. I was more worried of being blamed for them when I returned the car. Unfortunately I was put behind schedule due to a passenger side headlight and passenger side tail light being burned out. However upon informing andre, he was very quick with a solution to take the car to valvoline where they were able to repair the lights before I left for my trip. If I wasn't already running late It wouldn't of bothered me. Andre was also very quick to reimburse me the whole price of the repairs immediately upon me sending him the receipt of the work.. I very much appreciated that! I also appreciate that instead of canceling my trip Andre worked out a way to have the lights fixed with no trouble of my own. He was always quick to respond to all of my very long messages full of questions. This is my first time using turo and I did not know the ins and outs of the rental process. He was able to guide me threw every step all while being polite and keeping his patience with me! Hah. I ended up running behind schedule on my way back as well and was surprised how simple and easy it was to change the return time from noon to after 9 p.m. all without adding any fees to my bill! That was very helpful of andre to allow me to do. I also ended up being a little passed my return time due to vacuuming the car and dusting everything to my best ability. So that andre wouldn't have to deal with someone else's mess and the next person who rents the vehicle will not have to worry about it either. I had no issues with doing that for him after he was so helpful with me! The vehicle was a little different then what im used to. But in no time I settled in with the car and had a very enjoyable trip! I would forsure rent another vehicle from andre in the future due to how well he accommodated me on this trip. Even tho the car had the mess, that was not andre, But left over from previous renters. He even made sure to have a snow brush and ice scraper in the car for me. But unfortunately the previous renters also took that with them. Im sure there will be a new one for the next person who rents the car because thats how much andre cares about his customers !! 5 stars for andre !!! Whoever returned his vehicle like that should be ashamed and think about how it would feel if someone treated your things the same way! Once again THANK YOU andre! I will reach out to you next time I need to rent a car.. I appreciate all your help thru the process! I appreciate your professionalism and quick responses to all my questions and thank you for making sure the vehicle was 100% good to go for me before I left and wouldn't of been able to fix it. 5 of 5 stars for andre !!

Jennifer M.
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Azeema
Toyota Yaris 2012

My credit card wasn’t working for some odd reason and rental companies wouldn’t let me rent a car so I booked this Turo last minute and it was a reasonable price for five days. I will do it again when I come back to Vancouver in August.

Azeema
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Chevrolet Cruze Limited 2016

Excellent 1st experience using Turo. The host was very responsive and timely. The vehicle was in great condition and rode very well. The price was a good deal and would definitely use this again as opposed to a major car rental facility. It was a simple process overall and very straightforward.

Jaretta
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Toyota Camry 2018

Kiara had great communication throughout the rental process , the car was amazing , clean and comfortable. Rental was a great price as well. I'll be happy to rent from Kiara again in the future.

Timothy
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Trieu-Chung
Honda Civic 2025

The host, Tadeh was exceptional. The very best in customer service. I had the best experience with renting from Tadeh. Everything was so easy; Tadeh was super accommodating, very kind, he went way above and beyond what I reasonably expected. Tadeh is a thousand times better than AVIS, HERTZ, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, and all the major car rental. Tadeh gave me the best deal; the major car rentals do not come close; I saved a lot of money. The car was great, very good on the gas mileage; and very clean. Tadeh made sure pick-up location was very convenient for me, Tadeh drove the car to where I was; it’s the best. Tadeh also picked up the car when I was done and again made sure it was convenient for me. I am very grateful for this. Once I return from my deployment, absolutely renting from Tadeh again; will be telling all my friends and colleagues. This is just amazing customer service. I am very appreciative for everything. THANK YOU

Trieu-Chung
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Jose
Ford Fusion 2016

Good Morning 🌞 Yall! This Car was Amazing! I was able to go see my older Son's College Graduation during the week. The Car rental process was amazing and an easy process. I would definitely rent this Car again!!

Jose
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2026

“10/10 experience. I rented the car for a week and the total came out to around $400, which was an amazing price for a brand new 2026 vehicle. The entire process was incredibly easy from start to finish. Pickup and drop-off were smooth and convenient, and I loved that I didn’t have to physically meet or talk to anyone. The key was waiting in a lockbox by the window, which honestly made the experience even better for me. The car itself was spotless, smelled clean, and drove perfectly. It was also amazing on gas — I drove all the way through Saturday and the tank was only halfway. The host responded quickly to messages and was super helpful the entire time. Overall, this was one of the easiest and best rental experiences I’ve had. I would absolutely rent from them again and honestly would choose this over Enterprise or Hertz any day

julissa
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Stuart
Honda Insight 2020

Fandi and our cohost provided excellent communication throughout the process. Our car, 2020 Honda Insight was clean and in good working order. Performance was good around the hills and mountains in the greater San Francisco area. The drop off at the San Jose airport was excellent. Why go to the “normal” car rental companies!

Stuart
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Discover Livingston's top attractions and hidden gems

Livingston offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors. From its renowned shopping centres to its rich history and outdoor activities, there's something for everyone. Having a rental car gives you the flexibility to explore these attractions at your leisure, allowing you to create a personalised itinerary that suits your interests. Whether you're keen to shop, delve into local history, or enjoy nature, Livingston has it all.


Explore the expansive Almondell and Calderwood Country Park

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. This vast green space offers scenic walking trails, picnic areas, and diverse wildlife. With your hired car, you can easily access the park and spend a day exploring its woodlands and river paths. The park has ample parking facilities, making it convenient for visitors. As you drive there, you'll pass through charming West Lothian countryside, adding to the overall experience.


Shop till you drop at The Centre Livingston

The Centre Livingston is Scotland's largest indoor shopping complex, offering a wide array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. With your rental car, you can easily reach this shopping paradise and enjoy a full day of retail therapy. The centre provides plenty of parking spaces, ensuring a hassle-free visit. After shopping, you can use your car to explore the surrounding area, perhaps visiting some of Livingston's charming local cafes or parks.


Step back in time at Linlithgow Palace

Just a short drive from Livingston, Linlithgow Palace offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland's royal history. This magnificent ruin was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and James V. With your hired car, you can easily visit this historic site and explore its well-preserved rooms and picturesque surroundings. The palace has a dedicated car park, making your visit convenient and enjoyable. The scenic drive to Linlithgow is an added bonus, offering beautiful views of the Scottish countryside.


How to reach Livingston for your car rental adventure


- By plane: Fly to Edinburgh Airport, then book a rental car to drive to Livingston
- By train: Take a train to Livingston North or Livingston South station, then book a car hire
- By car: Drive directly to Livingston via the M8 motorway if coming from other parts of Scotland


Essential tips for renting a car in Livingston

When booking a car rental in Livingston, consider reserving early on Turo for the best selection. Choose a vehicle that suits your planned activities, whether it's a compact car for city exploration or an SUV for countryside adventures. Look for extras like GPS navigation or a bike rack if you plan to explore the local cycling routes. Remember to check for vehicles with all-wheel drive if you're visiting during winter months. Lastly, opt for a car with ample boot space if you plan to indulge in Livingston's fantastic shopping opportunities.

Frequently asked questions in Livingston

What are some popular pickup locations for rental cars in Livingston, and how do they compare in terms of convenience?

Livingston offers several convenient pickup locations for rental cars booked on Turo. The town centre is a popular choice, providing easy access to local amenities and public transport links. Hosts on Turo often offer flexible pickup options, including the Livingston North and Livingston South railway stations, which are ideal for guests arriving by train. Some hosts may also provide delivery to your accommodation in Livingston, enhancing convenience for your car rental experience. The Livingston Designer Outlet area is another common pickup spot, combining shopping opportunities with car hire convenience. When booking your rental car in Livingston, consider your itinerary and choose a pickup location that best suits your travel plans and preferences.

What scenic routes near Livingston offer pleasant drives for exploring the natural beauty of West Lothian?

Livingston's surrounding area boasts picturesque drives that showcase West Lothian's natural beauty. The A71 towards the Pentland Hills offers stunning views of rolling countryside, perfect for a leisurely car journey. Another delightful route is the B7015, winding through charming villages and past Beecraigs Country Park, ideal for those seeking to rent a car for a day trip. The A899 towards Linlithgow provides a pleasant drive with glimpses of historic landmarks. Remember to book a suitable car for these routes, as some may require a more robust vehicle. Whether you prefer a compact car for city driving or a larger vehicle for comfort on rural roads, Livingston offers various options to suit your exploration needs.

How can drivers navigate through Livingston during peak traffic hours to minimise delays and stress?

Navigating Livingston during busy periods requires some local knowledge and planning. Utilise the town's well-designed road network, including the A899 and A705, which often provide smoother flows during peak times. Consider adjusting your travel schedule to avoid the busiest hours, typically around 8-9 AM and 5-6 PM. When booking your car rental in Livingston, opt for a vehicle with good visibility and easy manoeuvrability. Local tip: The Livingston North and South railway stations' park and ride facilities can be useful for commuters. If you must drive during peak hours, use traffic apps to stay informed about congestion and alternative routes. Remember, patience and courteous driving go a long way in making your journey through Livingston more pleasant, regardless of the time of day.

Which car types are recommended for comfortable driving experiences in and around Livingston?

For comfortable driving in and around Livingston, several car types are well-suited to the area's diverse roads. A mid-sized saloon offers a good balance of comfort and fuel efficiency for city driving and short trips. If you're planning to explore the surrounding countryside, consider booking an SUV or crossover, which provide better visibility and handling on rural roads. For families or groups, a spacious minivan can ensure a comfortable journey with ample room for passengers and luggage. Those focusing on city driving might find a compact car ideal for navigating Livingston's streets and car parks. When choosing your car hire, consider factors like fuel efficiency, ease of parking, and the terrain you'll encounter. Ultimately, the best car for your Livingston adventure depends on your specific plans and preferences.

What are some essential tips for driving safely on rural roads in the West Lothian area?

When driving on rural roads around West Lothian, safety should be your top priority. Always adhere to posted speed limits and be prepared for sudden changes in road conditions. Keep an eye out for wildlife, especially during dawn and dusk. When booking your car rental in Livingston, consider a vehicle with good ground clearance for better visibility. Familiarise yourself with passing places on single-track roads, and be courteous to other drivers. In changeable weather, ensure your hired car has appropriate tyres and working lights. Stay alert for agricultural vehicles, particularly during harvest seasons. It's wise to plan your route in advance and inform someone of your travel plans. Lastly, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for unexpected bends in the road. These precautions will help ensure a safe and enjoyable driving experience in West Lothian's beautiful countryside.

Where can guests find reliable petrol stations in Livingston for refuelling their rental cars?

Livingston offers several convenient options for refuelling your rental car. The town centre hosts reliable petrol stations, including ones near the Livingston Designer Outlet and along Almondvale Boulevard. For those exploring the outskirts, you'll find petrol stations along major routes like the A71 and M8. When booking your car hire in Livingston, consider choosing a fuel-efficient model to maximise your driving range. It's advisable to refuel before embarking on longer journeys into the countryside. Many local petrol stations offer additional services like air pumps and car washes, which can be handy during your stay. Remember to familiarise yourself with the fuel type required for your hired car to avoid any mishaps at the pump. Planning your refuelling stops in advance can help ensure a smooth and stress-free driving experience throughout your visit to Livingston and West Lothian.

Are there any notable toll roads or bridges to be aware of when driving near Livingston?

When driving around Livingston and the broader West Lothian area, you'll be pleased to know that there are no toll roads or bridges to factor into your journey. This makes exploring the region by car a straightforward and cost-effective experience. However, if you're planning a longer trip, be aware that some areas in Scotland, such as the Skye Bridge, used to have tolls but are now free. When booking your car rental in Livingston, focus on choosing a vehicle that suits your planned routes rather than worrying about toll costs. This toll-free environment allows for more flexible and spontaneous travel, enabling you to fully enjoy the scenic drives and attractions around Livingston without additional charges. Always check your planned route for any updates or changes to road conditions to ensure a smooth journey.

What parking facilities are available in Livingston's town centre for convenience while exploring?

Livingston's town centre offers ample parking facilities, making it convenient for visitors to explore the area. The Livingston Designer Outlet provides extensive parking, ideal if you're combining shopping with sightseeing. Several public car parks are scattered throughout the centre, including those near the Civic Centre and Almondvale Boulevard. When booking your car hire in Livingston, consider the size of the vehicle in relation to available parking spaces. Many car parks offer free parking for the first few hours, but always check the terms to avoid any surprises. On-street parking is also available in designated areas, but be mindful of time restrictions. For longer stays, the park and ride facilities at Livingston North and South train stations can be convenient options. Remember to secure your vehicle and remove valuables from sight when parking, ensuring a worry-free exploration of Livingston's attractions.

How should drivers prepare for potential weather changes when planning a road trip from Livingston?

When planning a road trip from Livingston, it's crucial to be prepared for Scotland's changeable weather. Before booking your car rental, consider a vehicle with good all-weather capabilities. Check the latest weather forecasts regularly, as conditions can shift rapidly. Pack appropriate clothing layers and ensure your rental car has an ice scraper and de-icer in colder months. In wet conditions, which are common in West Lothian, reduce your speed and increase your following distance. For longer journeys, it's wise to have a basic emergency kit in your vehicle. Be prepared for potential fog, especially in rural areas around Livingston. If heavy snow is forecast, consider postponing your trip or choosing main roads that are more likely to be cleared. Always ensure your mobile phone is fully charged before setting out. By staying informed and prepared, you can enjoy a safe and comfortable driving experience, regardless of the weather.

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