Hiring a car in Edinburgh
SIXT branches in Edinburgh ⚑Four branches serve the city, including Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Waverley. Old Town and private-aviation pick-ups are also available for local and general aviation arrivals. | Speed limits in Edinburgh ⚠Most of the historic centre is capped at 20 mph, rising to 30 mph elsewhere in the city. The Low Emission Zone covers the centre, and every SIXT vehicle meets current standards. |
Parking tips in Edinburgh ⓅQ-Park OMNI, NCP Castle Terrace, and the Waverley Station car park cover the main sights. Pay-and-display zones apply across the New Town and Old Town. | Day trips from Edinburgh ☀
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Add-ons for your Edinburgh trip ✚A sat-nav is worth adding in Edinburgh - the Old Town's one-way streets and cobbled lanes can catch out first-time visitors. Add it at booking or ask at the SIXT branch. | Car categories in Edinburgh ⚙Edinburgh bookings cover compact cars, economy cars, estates, SUVs, luxury cars, minibuses, vans, automatics, and electric cars. Minibuses are the most popular choice among our Edinburgh customers. |
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Car hire Edinburgh
Edinburgh car hire facilities are plentiful when visiting the Scottish capital. SIXT has conveniently located branches across the city centre, at train station and Edinburgh Airport.
Our top-class economy cars are affordable to all – perfect for short stays or business trips, and to get around the city quickly. Families on holiday can choose something like a 4X4 for lots of visibility when taking in the sights of Edinburgh. We only provide newer, sought after models, which offer quality and reliability. Our friendly 24/7 service is always there to help you pick a first-class hired car at an economical price.
SIXT car rental services in Edinburgh
You might not be spending much time in Edinburgh, so a compact or saloon might be all you need from us. If you have some leisure time on your hands, then you can treat yourself to a luxury car, a 4x4 or even a convertible or sports model, and go sightseeing at will. They all come with bookable extras like sat navs or child seats, and you can add an additional driver if you want to share the load with someone else on your trip. It doesn't matter if you need a one-day rental, a weekly rental or longer – we can always meet your needs.
Explore Edinburgh with your hire car
- Park your hire car in the NCP Edinburgh Holyrood Road car park. After visiting nearby Edinburgh Castle pop into Holyrood Palace where you’ll be able to see some of the historical rooms in the palace as well as catch a glimpse of artworks in today’s State Apartments.
- Your hire car will provide the freedom to escape the city and explore the nearby coastline. Just over an hour away to the east is the picturesque fishing village of St Abbs with its heather-covered hills and majestic views. Drive over the Forth Bridge to visit St Andrews, famous for its university and golf course.
- With its Georgian architecture and The Georgian House where you can get a ticket and walk through the interior decoration of the 18th century, the New Town neighbourhood in Edinburgh is well worth a visit.
Discover more inspiration for your trip and make the most of car hire in Edinburgh with this SIXT city guide for Edinburgh, packed with ideas on what to see, where to go, and how to explore like a local.
Summer in Edinburgh
This is the perfect season to visit another famous Scottish attraction, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. It's a treasure trove of over three million natural specimens. You can also visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey, with its stunning historical architecture and beautiful gardens. The fine weather will afford panoramic views of the city from Calton Hill, where you can find the Scottish National Monument. Simply use the Sat Nav available with your hire car.
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Good to know when hiring in Edinburgh
Yes, we do often offer unlimited mileage but this depends on the branch, pick-up date and car category. Please select one of our Edinburgh branches in our booking form, the pick-up date and time. When selecting your car category you'll be able to see which cars come with unlimited miles.
Unlike with many car rental companies, it is possible to hire a car from SIXT at 21 years of age. As long as you have held your driving licence for at least one year, you'll be able to hire a car from a number of different car categories in Edinburgh. For all drivers under the age of 25, a young driver surcharge will apply.
Yes, it is possible to pick your hire car up at a branch in Edinburgh and drop it off at another SIXT location elsewhere in the UK, including in London. In our booking form, select the Edinburgh branch where you want to collect your vehicle and a different return branch in order to check availability.