Car rental in Edinburgh

A car rental holiday in Edinburgh puts so many more of the city's opportunities within your reach. From golf courses to historic castles and mountain biking trails off the beaten track, there's much to be gained from car rentals in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Places to see in and around Edinburgh by car

Edinburgh is an excellent destination for city breaks, but the surrounding areas also have much to offer, meaning that a car rental can take your holiday in Scotland to new heights. Visit East Lothian by car and take in the area's award winning beaches and idyllic towns and villages set against 40 miles of relaxing coastline, or visit Edinburgh in the winter to take advantage of the seasonal sports on offer.

A car rental also grants you access to popular tourist attractions in the Edinburgh area, such as The Museum of Flight in East Fortune which features a range of historical aircraft including a British Airways Concorde. Nature lovers may enjoy the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, which is also the location of Tantallon Castle, one of many magnificent fortresses scattered throughout the Scottish countryside that are most conveniently accessed with a car rental.

If you're planning an active break in Scotland, be sure to check out The Glentress Mountain Biking Centre, which offers varied terrain ideal for cyclists of all skill levels. Similarly, if you're looking for a world-class golfing holiday near the capital, you'll be glad of your car rental to get you conveniently from A to B. Head north from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge to St Andrews, the home of golf, and indulge in a few rounds in luxurious surroundings. You can also find excellent golfing opportunities south of Edinburgh in Midlothian.

What to expect from your Edinburgh car rental

British Airways operates car rentals in partnership with Avis to provide you with the highest quality service. All car rentals include mandatory third party liability insurance*, unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver (excess applies), theft protection (excess applies), taxes and airport surcharges*. If you want to reduce excess payments, you can pay for Super Collision Damage Waiver when you collect your car.

At British Airways, we want to take the hassle out of booking all aspects of your perfect Edinburgh holiday, which is why we've made it easy to book your car rental holiday in Edinburgh at the same time as your flights and hotel. Now you can book all three together and save time and money.

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(* for North American residents we offer Exclusive car rental plans, details of which can be viewed in relevant search results).