In Edinburgh, you can choose to collect your rental car either from the airport or the city centre. While the airport often has the widest selection, picking up your car in the city centre is usually far more convenient—saving you the extra trip back out to the airport when it’s time to start your journey.

Major companies, such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, SIXT, and Europcar, all have branches in central Edinburgh, just a short walk or taxi ride from most hotels. We recommend booking through Discover Cars and selecting “Edinburgh Waverley” from the drop-down menu.

On the day you’re leaving the city, it’s easy to reach the rental office by either Lothian Bus (the local network) or a private taxi, which your hotel can arrange for you (we recommend the latter for convenience).