Rental exotic & luxury cars in Edinburgh, UK
Plan a fancy trip to the Scottish capital for a memorable adventure. Start by booking the perfect luxury hire car in Edinburgh, then map out a road trip to hop from one elegant hotspot in the city to the next, from five-star hotels and spas to premium restaurants and superb shopping.
Edinburgh’s also an excellent location to pick up a luxury car rental if you’re heading off on an epic road trip or planning a luxury golf break. Check out the selection of British-designed Land Rovers and prestige SUVs that are up to the task.
You can choose precisely the luxury car rental in Edinburgh you want on Turo, where a local car owner can deliver the car to your preferred location.
On Turo, you’re in the driving seat. You can tailor your options to your preferences, from choosing your preferred pick-up time and delivery location to the level of protection you want, even when you pay for the trip.
From British-designed Range Rovers and Jaguars to the latest models from Porsche and Tesla, scroll through the options available for Edinburgh luxury car rentals on the dates you want to visit the city to find your match.
To save on your luxury car hire in Edinburgh, book ahead to take advantage of early bird discounts and search for hosts who offer unlimited mileage, especially if you plan to take an extended road trip through Scotland’s glorious scenery.
Skip the exotic & luxury car rental counter Edinburgh, UK
Whether you find yourself in Edinburgh for a city break and need a car to help navigate the city, or if Edinburgh is simply your springboard for exploring Scottish scenery, there’s plenty to see and do either way.
Rent the perfect carEdinburgh has five Michelin-starred restaurants, but you don’t have to choose one of the city’s fine dining restaurants to find fabulous food options. You’ll find everything from exceptional afternoon teas to chocolate-tasting experiences in Edinburgh.
Look out for after-hour tours of some of Edinburgh’s best attractions, like an evening tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you can access rooms not usually open to the public.
Scotland is considered one of the best places in the world for a round of golf, and you can reach some of Scotland’s best golf resorts, such as Gleneagles and St Andrews, within an easy driving distance from Edinburgh.
Airport pickup made easy
Skip the rental car counter — easy pickup offered by hosts at hundreds of airports across the US, UK, Canada, France, and Australia.
Parking lot pickup & return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.
Parking & airport fees
When picking up at some airports, you may be charged an airport fee according to the agreements in place with the airport. Parking fees are not covered by Turo — communicate with your host to confirm their process.
Free cancellation
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.
Pickup near or at Airports
Many luxury car rental options in Edinburgh have automatic transmissions, which can help if you’re visiting Scotland from overseas and need to quickly get used to driving on the left side of the road.
Once you’ve left Edinburgh behind, you may find yourself on single-track roads in the Scottish countryside, where you’ll encounter passing places to allow oncoming traffic to pass. On these roads, prepare to slow down often for tight corners and wildlife.
On Turo, you can add an extra driver for free. It’s a great way to split the driving on a road trip, whether there’s a Scottish whisky aficionado in your group and you need a designated driver or you want to take turns behind the wheel of a luxury rental car in Edinburgh.
To book a car on Turo in the UK, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.
When booking a car on Turo, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you.
Turo has arranged for third-party auto liability policy to be provided by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) managed by IQUW Syndicate Management Limited, arranged via Turo’s broker, Lockton Companies LLP — you get unlimited coverage for bodily injury or death to others while coverage for motor third-party property damage is up to £20,000,000.*
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car rental alternatives in Edinburgh!
Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsBrowse the widest selection of vehicles for every occasion and budget on Turo. Find an SUV or larger vehicle for a family road trip, a truck for some errands, or an exotic sports car for a special night out in Edinburgh.
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.
Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.
Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.
Commercial Hosts are Turo-approved independent rental car companies or small rental car businesses that rent out their cars on Turo, and are available in countries all over the world.
Unlike the usual peer-to-peer Turo experience, you may be asked to sign a rental agreement or provide a refundable security deposit when you rent a car with Commercial Hosts. Commercial Hosts also provide their own physical damage protection and insurance.
Yes, there are hundreds of cars available on Turo at locations near the Edinburgh airport. After arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), have your car rental alternative delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Edinburgh hotel, a convenient train station, or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.
If you’ll be arriving by train or other public transport, you can also have your car delivered to Waverley Railway Station or wherever is most convenient in the city centre.
You can find nearly endless options for sports cars, luxury cars, and high-performance exotics in Edinburgh on Turo. Filter your search by category, vehicle type, or vehicle make to refine your results, or try the “Deluxe Class” and “Super Deluxe Class” filters to browse high-end luxury car rental alternatives in Edinburgh.
There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US and Canada can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
* Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.