Car Hire Edinburgh Airport

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

AIRLINE PASSENGER: Go to Arrivals hall to the Avis/Budget desk to fill out paperwork. Then proceed to the Avis car rental center which is a 5 minute walk away from terminal building.
LOCAL RENTER: Follow all signs for Edinburgh airport once you come into the airport follow signs towards the terminal building. There is a round-about before the terminal with a Hilton Hotel on the right. At that round about turn RIGHT and there is a large 15 foot sign saying Car Rental Returns - follow all signs for car rental returns
PREFERRED RENTER: Go straight to Avis cabin in car park.
OUT OF HOURS: Return vehicle to car hire car park. Park in any available Avis/Budget and return keys to keybox located in front of the Avis/Budget cabin, on the left hand side.

LOCATION COMMENT

R RETURN HRS: MON-FRI 0700-1900, SAT 0800-1800, SUN 0900-1800

• CAR HIRE EDINBURGH CITY

Whether you’re holidaying with the whole family in tow, or just zipping around town for meetings and conferences, Avis has the ideal option for your Edinburgh Airport car hire. We have 7-seaters and people carriers for big groups, and economy vehicles to suit those on a budget. There are also high-end models available if you check out our Avis Prestige premium service.

Edinburgh. Festivals, Hogmanay, castles, coastline – unsurprisingly, Scotland's capital city is one of the UK’s most popular destinations.  The airport is around 20 minutes' drive from the city centre.

Take a tour under the city: South Bridge vaults present an underbelly of Edinburgh dating back to the 18th century.

Saunter down the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and dominates the city’s skyline. Inside, you’ll find the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Scottish National War Museum and St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh.

From the castle, continue down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a royal residence for centuries and still used by the British Royal Family today. Stroll through the Royal Park to its highest point, Arthur's Seat. At 251m above sea level it offers an excellent view of the city

Your whole family will enjoy Edinburgh Zoo, and especially its star attractions – the UK’s only giant pandas.

Drive to Leith, 15 minutes away, to explore the retired Royal Yacht Britannia. An audio tour is available that takes you into the state apartments and the engine room, and offers a taste of life on board.

Glasgow

Edinburgh’s lively big brother Glasgow is just an hour’s drive away. Hit its Style Mile for designer stores and boutique oddities, or take tea with a side of shortbread at the renowned Willow Tea Rooms. From Glasgow, it’s a short jaunt east to the heritage site of Bannockburn and 16th-century Stirling Castle.

Beyond Edinburgh

Heading out of the city? Explore sites like the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct near Fort William (which plays a starring role in the Harry Potter films); the Grampian Mountains; the Cairngorm massif and the jagged west coast, that stretches all the way from Argyll to Wester Ross.

Drive from Ullapool in Ross-shire, ferry out to the Outer Hebrides and into the windswept streets of Stornoway. An astonishing 150-mile round trip that takes in standing stones, lochs and white sand beaches looking on to sparkling seas.

Find your way around Scotland

To make your journey even easier, we can include a sat nav with your car so you can relax.

Finish with a smile

Just eight miles from the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Airport is clearly signposted from the A8 and surrounding motorways. Once you arrive, simply follow signs for car rental returns. We’ll see you there.

Which side of the road?

In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

Speed Limits

All speed signs will be in mph.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children aged under 12 or less than 135 cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

This road rules information is provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk. For more information, check out our Edinburgh driving guide.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.

• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.

• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.

• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.

• VIP treatment 
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.

• Browse all Car Hire locations in Edinburgh
• Edinburgh City Centre
• at Glasgow Central Station
• Car Rental Glasgow City Centre
• GLASGOW AIRPORT