Car hire at Edinburgh Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Edinburgh Airport it puts 137 offers from 13 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess.
137 offers from €4/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Car rental centre a short walk away
Edinburgh Airport's car rental centre is a short walk from the terminal: leave via the plaza and follow the covered walkway next to the multi-storey car park.
Source: Edinburgh Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
About 20 minutes from the city centre
The airport is around a 20-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre and only minutes from the M8 and M9 motorways.
Source: Edinburgh Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Sat-nav postcode EH12 9DN
For the drive back to the airport, the postcode to enter in your sat-nav is EH12 9DN. The airport is about five minutes from the M9 motorway.
Source: Edinburgh Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Charged pick-up and drop-off zone
The pick-up and drop-off zone is on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park, just outside the terminal. It costs £8.50 for up to 10 minutes and £1 per minute after that, paid by card; a free alternative is 30 minutes in the long-stay car park, about a 10-minute walk away with no shuttle.
Source: Edinburgh Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
Edinburgh city-centre Low Emission Zone
Edinburgh has a Low Emission Zone in the city centre, enforced with number-plate cameras since 1 June 2024. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and vehicles that do not meet the emission standards can be fined.
Source: The City of Edinburgh Council · Checked on 30 October 2026
Where the LEZ boundary runs
The LEZ boundary circles the city centre from Tollcross to Palmerston Place, along Queen Street to Picardy Place, round Abbeyhill and Holyrood Road, along the Pleasance and back along the Meadows. The boundary roads themselves are not in the zone, so any vehicle may drive around them.
Source: The City of Edinburgh Council · Checked on 30 October 2026
LEZ standards for non-UK cars
Cars registered outside the UK may enter Edinburgh's LEZ if they meet at least Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel). There is no advance registration and no way to register.
Source: The City of Edinburgh Council · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Edinburgh Airport
How much does a hire car cost at Edinburgh Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €4 per day (€12 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Fiat 500 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes: 63 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €24 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes: 20 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €67 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Edinburgh Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €360 or less; 18 of 122 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
137 of the 137 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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137 offers from 13 rental companies within 10 km of Edinburgh Airport, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
free cancellation
€23 for 3 days€8/day
View offer€23 for 3 days
€8/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€83 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€83 for 3 days
€28/day
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€85 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€85 for 3 days
€28/day
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€103 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€103 for 3 days
€34/day
Volkswagen Taigo or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
MG HS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€108 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€108 for 3 days
€36/day
Kia Niro or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€111 for 3 days€37/day
View offer€111 for 3 days
€37/day
Citroen e-C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€114 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€114 for 3 days
€38/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€119 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€119 for 3 days
€40/day
Renault Kadjar or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.2/10
€150 for 3 days€50/day
View offer€150 for 3 days
€50/day
Peugeot e-5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€160 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€160 for 3 days
€53/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 8.4/10
€125 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€125 for 3 days
€42/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€125 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€125 for 3 days
€42/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€136 for 3 days€45/day
View offer€136 for 3 days
€45/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €240 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€138 for 3 days€46/day
View offer€138 for 3 days
€46/day
Kia Sportage or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 1 km · 7 min walk
free cancellation
€64 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€64 for 3 days
€21/day
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Shuttle bus · Edinburgh Lentokenttä, 3 km · 30 min walk
free cancellation
€30 for 3 days€10/day
View offer€30 for 3 days
€10/day
Renault Kadjar or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Edinburgh - Sighthill, 4 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.7/10
€192 for 3 days€64/day
View offer€192 for 3 days
€64/day
Kia Sportage or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Edinburgh - Haymarket, 10 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€89 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Edinburgh - Haymarket, 10 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€91 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€91 for 3 days
€30/day