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Car & Van Hire - Edinburgh City Centre

Downtown Edinburgh

Location Details

12 Annandale St
Edinburgh, SCT, GB, EH7 4AN

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+44 131 341 3431
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Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city and seat of the Scottish Parliament, has so much to offer the visitor, both in the city itself and within easy travelling distance. If you want to avoid a long drive to Edinburgh, travel by train and pick up a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car – they have highly competitive deals on all types of vehicles.

When you hire a car at Enterprise, we're committed to giving you the vehicle you need with the service you expect at great value rates. Our hire car fleet is made up of modern and well-equipped manual and automatic transmission vehicles, so you can drive away with confidence. We're also proud to offer electric car rental, so you can do your bit for the planet without having to compromise on convenience. And, of course, our vehicles are always thoroughly cleaned, inside and out. Book with Enterprise today and enjoy excellent value on your ideal rental car. 

A Wide Range of Car Rental Options

Hiring a car is all about making life easier, so why not customise your rental with our range of options? You can choose child and booster seats to keep little travellers safe, or feel like a local all the time by adding a sat nav to your car hire booking.

Are you looking for one-way car hire? Enterprise Rent-A-Car has exactly what you are looking for! You can choose from a wide range of vehicles which include economy, SUVs and people carriers.

This great service provided is great if you are planning a road trip across the city or even country or even when moving house and you want to save yourself time and stress. Book today with Enterprise! 

Things to do In and Around Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh is an ancient city, so there's plenty to explore, especially on the 'Royal Mile' between the Castle and Holyrood Palace. Of course, in your rental car, you can explore further – why not make the 50-minute trip to The Helix ecopark and see the enormous Kelpies horse sculptures? You can even book a visit to see inside! 

Driving Information in Edinburgh City Centre

Edinburgh is a very bicycle-friendly city, so be aware of cyclists. There are no toll roads in Scotland. Drive slowly in wooded areas since there could be wild animals on the road. Some country roads are too narrow for two vehicles, so anticipate oncoming traffic on bends and use safe passing places. 

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old.  Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

DAMAGE WAIVER IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE RENTAL, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT. DAMAGE WAIVER REDUCES THE AMOUNT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO AND OR THEFT OF THE VEHICLE. THE EXCESS AMOUNTS APPLICABLE WITH DAMAGE WAIVER ARE- ALL CARS – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVS, MPVS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - 1150.00 GBP, ALL PREMIUMS AND 4X4S EQUALS 1400.00 GBP.  IN NORTHERN IRELAND THE EXCESS ON ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IS 1400.00 GBP

 

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles  250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP. In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles .  If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required. 

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

Documentation- all drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. renters who wish to use a debit card are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.

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Edinburgh City Centre Car Hire FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driver's license with a photo
  • A photo ID (For example: a driver’s license or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you’re renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the license is written in a language or characters different to those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel Policy at Non-Airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of gas is not guaranteed.

Fuel Policy at Airport Car Rental Locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refueling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel -- Pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • Pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of gas minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Prepaid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.