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Renting a car from Edinburgh Airport gives you full access to the Scottish capital and its incredible surroundings. Our team will be waiting for you upon your arrival and you’ll be on your way within minutes. Renting with Europcar, you can make full use of our drop off services. Once you no longer have the need for your rental, you can drop it off at any of our three locations around Edinburgh at your own convenience.
Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s top tourist destinations. The history and culture within the city are as good as you can imagine. Time your visit right and you could be one of the lucky people to attend one of Edinburgh’s many festivals. The most famous is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Fringe Festival occurs every August and is one of the ingredients that has made Edinburgh a HUB of European culture. Even if you miss out on a visit in August, the winter months in Edinburgh make for the perfect romantic break. Watch in a play at the Edinburgh Playhouse before getting warm and cosy by the fire.
Renting a car from Edinburgh airport not only gives you access to the cultural side of Edinburgh but also its natural beauties. The roads around Edinburgh offer some of the most beautiful views of the many lochs that can be found in the Scottish Lowlands.
Driving within the city centre can be somewhat difficult at times due to restrictions and one-way streets. We would advise planning your route into the centre before travelling. Once you drive out of the centre, the roads become beautifully easy to manoeuvre. Edinburgh is connected to a huge variety of roads heading out in all directions. If you want to make your way across Scotland in the shortest space of time, the M8 will take you across to Glasgow. From there you will have easy access to the huge amount of stunning national parks on the west coast.
Scotland’s roads can get quite icy or snow-covered in the winter months. If you’re visiting Edinburgh during this period it is important to be aware that although the roads are cleared regularly, there may still be some slippery conditions.
In Edinburgh, cars drive on the left-hand side of the road and the steering wheel will be found on the right-hand side of the car.
Speed limits vary on the roads leading from the airport to the city centre. These changes are clearly signed and the majority of roads within the centre are 30mph zones.
When planning a trip, keep in mind that certain cities have established a Clean Air Zone. Click here to check that your vehicle emissions meet the required level or a fee will be chargeable.
You can rest assured when hiring with us, all Europcar vehicles comply with Clean Air Zone requirements.
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Looking for a small or medium economy car rental or something a little larger to fit the whole family? At Europcar Edinburgh Airport, we have a great range of new and comfortable rental cars to choose from. Browse our fleet range now and rent a car online today.
Whether you’re flying into the city or flying out of it, our one-way car rental at Edinburgh Airport makes it easy to explore hassle-free. Pick up and drop off at different locations is just one of the many services we offer – and with Europcar locations all over Scotland and beyond, it’s easy to get from A to B.
Holyrood Palace is the official residence of The Queen when she’s in Scotland, but over the years it has also been home to some other prominent historical figures. Learn about the troubled life of Mary Queen of Scots, see how Queen Victoria redecorated the rooms and walk the ruins of the 12th century church that founded the site. Just one of many attractions to discover when you pick up an affordable car rental from Edinburgh Airport.