CAR HIRE EDINBURGH AIRPORT (EDI)

Step off your flight straight into your hire car, waiting nearby to save you hassle. Continue through arrivals and follow the signs to car rental. We’ll see you shortly on the right.
If you wish to collect your rental car outside of our office hours between 7.00am and 11.59pm, please let us know in advance, and we will arrange an alternative pick up option for you. Or come and meet us in Edinburgh. Travelling further afield in Scotland? You can always collect your rental from Glasgow or even Aberdeen Airport, if you prefer.

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.

How do I collect my hire car at Edinburgh airport?

When you land at Edinburgh Airport, head from the arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.

Can I return a rental car to the airport?

If you've rented a car from a different Avis hub but wish to return it at Edinburgh Airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to Edinburgh Airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.

Do I need winter tyres to drive in Scotland?

No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in Scotland to be equipped with winter tyres. 

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
• There is a congestion charge payable when driving in London

• 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 for 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.

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, Arthurs 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 Royal life on board.