Car rentals in New Town, Edinburgh

Consider renting a car from Sixt, which is currently the best rental agency in New Town, according to our users, with 1 review and an average rating of 2.0/10.

Compact cars are the preferred type of car to rent while visiting New Town. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average rental price of C$ 55 per day. While 83% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Edinburgh is Old Town. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Old Town is C$ 29 from Europcar. Another affordable neighbourhood to rent a car in is Ratho, where keddy by Europcar has an average price of C$ 33 per day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in New Town for 2 days at an average cost of C$ 85 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of C$ 465, while renting for just the weekend will cost C$ 184 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in New Town costs, on average, C$ 3,218 total.

The best time to rent a car in New Town is during the month of January, when prices average C$ 26 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car is in July, during which you will frequently find prices averaging C$ 178 per day. Be sure to book your rental car around 50 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in New Town are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in New Town.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including New Town. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in New Town, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.