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Car Hire Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Address
Car Rental Centre, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN, GB
Phone
(44) 03305510926
Hours of operation
Mon-Sun
07:00 - 23:00
Avis First is now live at Edinburgh Airport
No walking. No paperwork. No queue.
With Avis First, it's just you, your premium car and a fast exit from the airport.
Reserve an Avis First vehicle using the booking panel above. Your concierge will be waiting for you at Arrivals.
Find your perfect car hire at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Scotland’s capital is one of Great Britain’s most historic cities, and our car hire at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) will help you take a trip through the nation’s past. There are also plenty of contemporary cultural venues too and Edinburgh is well placed to begin a road trip around the whole of Scotland from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands.
Within easy access to the country's vibrant cities, towns and road network, our Edinburgh Airport car rental branch offers a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection service. Our friendly team are ready with local advice on your drive, including the best routes to explore Scotland.
Book direct with Avis for flexible, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival to rent a car at Edinburgh Airport.
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Where to find Avis at Edinburgh Airport
Our Avis desk at Edinburgh Airport is conveniently located shortly after you step off your flight. After baggage reclaim, continue through arrivals and follow the signs to car rental and you'll find our Avis team on the right.
Avis services at Edinburgh Airport
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 car rental FAQs
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.
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.
No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in Scotland to be equipped with winter tyres.
Top tips for driving in Edinburgh
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.
Explore Edinburgh with your Edinburgh Airport hire car
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.
Road trips from Edinburgh Airport
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
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.
Why choose Avis for your Edinburgh Airport car hire?
- 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.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Avis First
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Delivery and Collection
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PAE)
Damage Waiver
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally GBP 7.76 per day.
Northern Ireland:
Normally GBP 10.12 per day (If not included as standard)
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form)
Normally between GBP 6.21 and GBP 30.28 per day.
Northern Ireland:
Normally GBP 22 for car groups A, B, C and N and GBP 24 for car groups D, E, F, and I.
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss, and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Normally GBP 2.59 per day.
SuperTheft Protection waiver (STP)
An excess reduction product which reduces your theft protection excess to zero on cars and GBP 250.00 on vans.
Normally between GBP 1.53 and GBPP 7.46 per day.
Windscreen Protection
This protection reduces the amount you pay to zero if the windscreen is damaged while you're renting the vehicle. Having windscreen protection also means you won't pay a Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee.
Normally between GBP 5.00 and GBP 6.50 per day
Roadside Assistance Plus
This product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused. Examples include
- Flat battries
- Flat tires
- Keys locked in the vehicle
- Running out of fuel
- Using the wrong fuel for the vehicle
Mainland UK:
GBP 6.00 per day (charged for a max 13 days to cover rental up to 28 days).
Northern Ireland:
GBP 9.28 per day
Protection packages - Zero/Reduced Excess includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection
Normally between GBP 29.99 to GBP 42.99 per day
Protection packages - Complete Protection includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection and Roadside Assistance Plus
Normally between GBP 39.99 to GBP 52.99 per day
