Hiring a car in Glasgow
SIXT branches in Glasgow ⚑Three branches cover the city, including Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Central Station. A city-centre desk is also available for local pick-ups. | Speed limits in Glasgow ⚠City-centre streets are capped at 30 mph, dropping to 20 mph in some residential zones. The Low Emission Zone covers the centre, and every SIXT vehicle meets current standards. |
Parking tips in Glasgow ⓅNCP George Street, Q-Park Sauchiehall Street, and St Enoch Centre cover the main shopping and business districts. Rates and maximum stay times vary by location, so check the signage. | Day trips from Glasgow ☀
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Car categories in Glasgow ⚙Glasgow bookings cover compact cars, economy cars, estates, SUVs, luxury cars, minibuses, vans, automatics, and electric cars. Minibuses are the most popular choice among our Glasgow customers. | Add-ons for your Glasgow trip ✚A sat-nav is worth adding in Glasgow - rush-hour traffic and event-day congestion around the M8 and city centre are easier to navigate with live directions. Add it at booking or ask at the SIXT branch. |
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Car hire Glasgow
Explore the glorious port city of Glasgow and its surroundings with SIXT car hire. Whether you need to collect your Glasgow car hire from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Central Station or the city centre branch, SIXT has a number of branches conveniently located to make your car hire experience seamless. Hire an MPV and take the whole family on a holiday to remember or choose a van so that you can fit all your camping equipment in the back before setting off to a National Park. SIXT will be on call to answer any of your questions throughout your Glasgow car hire, 24 hours a day.
SIXT car rental services in Glasgow
However long you intend to stay in Glasgow, SIXT can cater for your car hire requests with ease. Choose between a one-day rental or a long-term rental and explore this fascinating city at your own pace. Include a child seat with your booking if you’re travelling with children and make sure you don’t take a wrong turn by adding a sat nav to your car hire in Glasgow. With a range of vehicles to choose from, such as a saloon or a premium MPV, you can pick a car best suited to your journey.
Driving information for Glasgow
- Glasgow International Airport is 8 miles west of the city centre. Our branch is located inside the car rental centre at the airport which is just a short walk from the terminal building. Glasgow Central Station is within an easy walk of our city centre branch while Glasgow Queen St Station is just a short taxi or bus ride away.
- The centre of Glasgow has tricky one-way systems, especially in the business districts of Blythswood Hill and Anderston, along with bus lanes and pedestrianised areas. The good news is that these can be easily navigated with one of our sat navs.
- There is limited street parking in the city centre but double check you are not in a residents' zone. Underground and multistorey car parks are available across Glasgow. Our staff are always happy to advise on local driving when you collect your vehicle.
- Edinburgh is just over an hour away from Glasgow by car. The easiest way to get there is by hopping on the M8 for around 40 miles before taking the A71 exit. Stirling is around 40 minutes away on the M80, while we’d recommend heading on the A82 for a day trip to Loch Lomond.
Explore Glasgow with your hire car
- Take your hire car to visit the green spaces in the city. Spend some time in Kelvingrove Park which is alongside the Kelvin River or head out in your hire car to the Pollock Country Park, just half an hour from the centre of Glasgow, with miles of walking trails.
- Just over an hour’s drive north-west of Glasgow is Loch Lomond, renowned for its beautiful highland scenery and walks along the water. Your hire car will give you the freedom to visit villages and stop off at the Loch Lomond Distillery.
- Buchanan Street runs the length of Glasgow’s shopping district and there you’ll find Buchanan Galleries with a range of shops and restaurants to while away a rainy afternoon. Park your hire car in the Buchanan Galleries Car Park so it’s easy to drop off your shopping bags during the day.
Discover ideas for memorable outings beyond the city with this guide to day trips from Glasgow.
Summer in Glasgow
With so much to offer in and out of the city during summer, there’s little wonder why Glasgow is such a popular tourist destination. Drive an hour up to The Trossachs National Park, where you can experience nature at its finest whilst taking a hike. Also, an hour away by car is Lunderston Bay, where you can relax on the beach and go for a swim. Finally, check our Glasgow Botanic Gardens, where you can enjoy a wide array of flower displays.
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Good to know when hiring in Glasgow
Yes, it's possible to pick your hire car up at one of our Glasgow branches and return it to another SIXT location. We have branches all across Scotland and the UK, including in nearby Edinburgh. Please enter the pick-up and return branches in our booking form to check availability.
Yes, it's possible to hire a car with most major debit cards at our branches in Glasgow. Please make sure that the card you use is in the driver's name and present when you pick up your car.
Drivers can hire cars in Glasgow from 21-years of age. Many car rental companies in Glasgow have a minimum age of 25, however SIXT has a range of car categories available for younger drivers. All drivers must have held their licence for at least one year in order to drive a hire car.