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Car Hire Scotland Useful Information

Scotland Car Hire with Rhinocarhire

Welcome to the Beauty of Scotland – Drive with Confidence!
Scotland, a land of enchanting landscapes, historic castles, and spirited culture, awaits your exploration. Whether you're tracing the rugged coastline, navigating the bustling streets of Edinburgh, or heading to the serene Highlands, our car hire service ensures you experience the best of Scotland on your terms.

Why Choose Rhinocarhire for Car Hire in Scotland?

Diverse Fleet: From compact cars perfect for city drives, to SUVs designed for the Scottish terrain, we've got you covered.

Transparent Pricing: Clear, honest pricing with no hidden charges ensures you get the best value.

Strategic Pickup Points: Convenient locations across Scotland, from airports to city centers.

Round-the-Clock Assistance: Our dedicated team is available 24/7, guaranteeing a hassle-free experience.

Experience Scotland's Highlights:

Edinburgh: Dive into history with Edinburgh Castle, enjoy shopping on Princes Street, and experience the world-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Glasgow: A hub of art, culture, and vibrant nightlife.

The Highlands: Majestic mountains, serene lochs, and a chance to spot the elusive Loch Ness Monster.

The North Coast 500: Scotland's answer to Route 66, this scenic drive is a must-do.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) for car hire in Scotland?

If you're from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), an IDP might be required. Contact us for details.

What's included in the rental price?

Basic insurance, VAT, and unlimited mileage are typically included. Check your rental agreement for specifics.

Can I pick up my car in one location and drop it off in another?

Yes, one-way rentals are available. Terms and conditions may apply.

Customer Testimonials:

"Renting with Rhinocarhire made our Scotland trip unforgettable. The car was in excellent condition, and the staff was helpful throughout." - Jamie L., London

"No better way to explore Scotland! Comprehensive service, great rates, and a smooth experience from start to finish." - Priya M., Birmingham

Driving in Scotland with a Hire Car offers travellers the opportunity to explore diverse landscapes, from scenic countryside to rugged mountains and coastal areas. Here are some key points to know about driving in Scotland:

Tips for Driving in Scotland:


1. Roads and Terrain: Scotland's road network includes a mix of motorways, A-roads, B-roads, and rural routes. Motorways and major roads are generally well-maintained, while rural roads can be narrower and winding. The terrain varies across Scotland, with lowlands, highlands, and islands. Driving conditions may be different in each area, so it's essential to be prepared for changing landscapes and weather.

2. Type of Vehicle: The type of vehicle you choose depends on your travel plans. For city driving and standard roads, a compact or mid-size car is sufficient. If you plan to explore remote areas, such as the Scottish Highlands, consider a larger vehicle or a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle for added stability and off-road capabilities.

3. Airports in Scotland:  Scotland has several international airports, including Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Glasgow Airport (GLA), Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), Inverness Airport (INV), and others. These airports serve as entry points for travelers flying into Scotland.

4. Road Signs: Road signs in Scotland are clear and follow international standards. Signs are typically in English, but you may also see bilingual signs in English and Scottish Gaelic, especially in the Highlands and some island regions. Distances are typically displayed in miles, and speed limits are in miles per hour (mph).

5. Weather Conditions: Scotland's weather can be changeable, so it's crucial to be prepared for varying conditions, including rain, fog, and snow in the winter months. Check weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling, especially in remote areas.

6. Scenic Routes: Scotland offers numerous scenic routes and drives, such as the North Coast 500, which takes you through some of the country's most beautiful landscapes. These routes provide an excellent opportunity to explore Scotland's natural beauty.

8. Wildlife Caution:  When driving in rural areas, particularly in the Highlands, be cautious of wildlife crossing the road, such as deer. Wildlife can be active, especially during dawn and dusk.

Embark on Your Scottish Adventure!

Ready to delve into the heart of Scotland? Book your car with Rhinocarhire today and set the wheels in motion for an unforgettable journey.
 

Cheapest car hire in Scotland

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 14.98 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 104.89 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.04 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 105.28 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 15.94 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 111.62 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.60 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 102.25 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.60 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 102.25 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.37 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 107.61 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 100.47 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 14.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 100.47 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.10 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 105.73 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 265.80 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 265.80 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 37.97 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 265.80 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volvo V40

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 16.61 EUR/day
Volvo V40

7 Days rental at 116.28 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volvo V40

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 16.61 EUR/day
Volvo V40

7 Days rental at 116.28 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Rav4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 17.21 EUR/day
Toyota Rav4

7 Days rental at 120.50 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.91 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 335.40 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.46 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 241.25 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.46 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 241.25 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.72 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 278.09 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.72 EUR/day
Kia Niro Hybrid

7 Days rental at 278.09 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.96 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 286.73 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Scotland

  • Drive on the LEFT side of the road in Scotland, like the rest of the UK. A 'KEEP LEFT' campaign was launched in 2019 following a number of incidents of tourists driving on the wrong side of the road
  • Speed limist in Scotland are posted in MPH, like the rest of the UK
  • The drink drive limit in Scotland is lower than England at just 50mg (0.05% BAC)
  • Aim to book car hire at least 6 weeks in advance for the best prices and range of cars

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Scotland

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    GBP  1.45/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    GBP £

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Scotland

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
200
9.0/10
11,247
€ 25.28
€ 27.69
€ 31.61
€ 35.16
 Alamo
27
8.9/10
4,642
€ 23.68
€ 25.52
€ 29.26
€ 50.56
 Arnold clark car & van
39
8.9/10
340
€ 33.70
€ 38.77
€ 45.12
 National
25
8.8/10
1,797
€ 27.30
€ 29.91
€ 34.14
€ 35.99
 Budget
37
8.7/10
9,341
€ 21.63
€ 23.10
€ 37.52
€ 57.59
 Avis
48
8.6/10
10,388
€ 29.53
€ 39.55
€ 58.11
€ 158.35
 Sixt
48
8.6/10
17,371
€ 26.53
€ 24.57
€ 32.76
€ 185.28
 Europcar
118
8.5/10
186,245
€ 25.56
€ 27.47
€ 31.09
€ 49.87
 Firefly
7
8.5/10
755
€ 27.08
€ 38.07
€ 50.17
 Keddy by europcar
105
8.5/10
45,624
€ 23.52
€ 25.15
€ 28.26
€ 49.28
 Hertz
76
8.2/10
52,708
€ 24.04
€ 25.84
€ 30.94
 Green motion
31
7.8/10
25,865
€ 13.73
€ 14.60
€ 16.61
€ 19.18
 Drivalia
27
7.7/10
14,151
€ 15.94
€ 16.93
€ 28.75
€ 32.69
 Dollar
20
7.6/10
146
€ 22.15
€ 24.61
€ 42.33
€ 59.75
 Surprice
2
7.4/10
129
€ 14.98
€ 15.62
€ 17.52
€ 17.84

Car rental agent statistics in Scotland

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    7.0/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    DRIVALIA
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    380,749
    Total number of reviews in
    Scotland
  • Most Locations Icon
    100
    Most Locations in Scotland:
    EUROPCAR
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    21
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Scotland

ItemPercent
January€ 65
February€ 67
March€ 68
April€ 69
May€ 73
June€ 87
July€ 95
August€ 89
September€ 75
October€ 74
November€ 64
December€ 82
ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 63
March€ 62
April€ 59
May€ 70
June€ 85
July€ 80
August€ 75
September€ 64
October€ 64
November€ 60
December€ 71
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 128
March€ 127
April€ 125
May€ 138
June€ 167
July€ 175
August€ 197
September€ 167
October€ 159
November€ 155
December€ 182
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 83
March€ 86
April€ 86
May€ 93
June€ 113
July€ 111
August€ 109
September€ 99
October€ 97
November€ 89
December€ 109
ItemPercent
January€ 144
February€ 155
March€ 140
April€ 141
May€ 170
June€ 197
July€ 239
August€ 249
September€ 284
October€ 226
November€ 217
December€ 375
ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 53
March€ 52
April€ 49
May€ 54
June€ 65
July€ 69
August€ 63
September€ 60
October€ 62
November€ 49
December€ 63
ItemPercent
January€ 116
February€ 113
March€ 118
April€ 115
May€ 127
June€ 162
July€ 171
August€ 162
September€ 134
October€ 124
November€ 119
December€ 136
ItemPercent
January€ 160
February€ 143
March€ 144
April€ 149
May€ 172
June€ 196
July€ 191
August€ 218
September€ 162
October€ 156
November€ 158
December€ 170

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Scotland

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

May , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.95

Jun , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 2.06

Jul , 2022

€ 2.32

€ 2.23

Aug , 2022

€ 2.31

€ 2.18

Sep , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

Oct , 2022

€ 2.07

€ 1.87

Nov , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 1.90

Dec , 2022

€ 2.13

€ 1.85

Jan , 2023

€ 1.96

€ 1.70

Feb , 2023

€ 1.91

€ 1.67

Mar , 2023

€ 1.88

€ 1.65

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.88 1.65
Feb , 2023 1.91 1.67
Jan , 2023 1.96 1.70
Dec , 2022 2.13 1.85
Nov , 2022 2.17 1.90
Oct , 2022 2.07 1.87
Sep , 2022 2.12 1.96
Aug , 2022 2.31 2.18
Jul , 2022 2.32 2.23
Jun , 2022 2.17 2.06
May , 2022 2.12 1.95
Apr , 2022 2.12 1.96

Car rental price statistics in Scotland

  • Average Price Icon
    € 96.11
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 970.92
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Ranger Double Cab
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    7,575
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    612
    Most popular model:
    Opel Corsa
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    239
    Location with most cars:
    Manchester - Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 13.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    GREEN MOTION - Bishop's Stortford
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Aberdeen
 
 
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Dundee
€22.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €24.3 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €25.1 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €22.7 per day
Edinburgh
€14.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €14.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €18.6 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €16.8 per day
Glasgow
€16.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €16.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €20.1 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €18.4 per day