Glasgow car hires from €15
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Cheap car hire in Glasgow
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Glasgow
- Being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow has really great public transportation which includes both buses and a subway system. However, you’ll appreciate having a hire car to get to the rural areas and countryside to enjoy towns like Loch Lomond, Houston (known for its brewing companies), and Stirling (a great place for history buffs).
- Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. Renting a car from the Glasgow Airport is both easy and convenient. The hire car center is a short walk from both the main terminal and terminal 2. With over seven hire companies to choose from, you can rent everything from a compact car to an SUV or luxury vehicle for your business trip or vacation.
- Along with getting used to driving on the left side of the road, you should be aware of bus lanes when driving in Glasgow and other cities in Scotland. Watch for designated bus lane markings and note that these lanes are designated for buses only during certain hours of the day. Note that cameras monitor the bus lanes looking for law breakers.
- When driving around Glasgow, you’ll find that it gets busiest between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and in the early morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. it can be just as congested. During these hours you’ll especially want to avoid driving around the city center. Additionally, you’ll want to stay off of the City Bypass and highway M8. Watch the news for traffic reports regarding accidents and construction projects for specific updates.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Glasgow for €30 or less
- Book your car hire in Glasgow at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Glasgow are around 46% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Compact hire cars in Glasgow are around 69% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Glasgow
What type of car is recommended for driving in Glasgow?
Roads throughout Scotland can be somewhat narrow, therefore you might want to consider renting a small, compact vehicle if there will be only 2 or 3 of you in the car. Additionally, as with many cities in Europe, cars with an automatic transmission are quite rare. Consequently, if you are not used to driving a stick shift, be sure to request an automatic when making your reservation.
What’s the speed limit in Glasgow?
Signs are posted throughout the city noting the legal speed limits. When driving in and around the downtown area, you’ll need to drive at speeds of only 20 mph. However, once you are on the expressway, you can pick up the speed to a maximum of 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Glasgow?
Finding a parking spot on the street of downtown Glasgow can be nearly impossible. Therefore off-street parking is the most popular option when in the city center. Many residents find it most convenient to park far away and take the subway (which offers an all-day parking fee) to city attractions such as Ibrox Stadium, Riverside Museum, or Glasgow Cathedral.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Glasgow?
On average a car hire in Glasgow costs €37 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Glasgow?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (€15/day), Alamo (€26/day) and Budget (€46/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Unit 7, Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley,Renfrewshire (Shuttle) PA3 2RS (11 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Glasgow?
The average price of fuel in Glasgow is €6.56 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €79 and €105, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Glasgow?
Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Glasgow.
Which car hire agencies are at Glasgow Intl airport (GLA)?
Car hire companies onsite at Glasgow Intl airport include GREEN MOTION, Budget and Hertz.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Glasgow Intl airport (GLA)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Glasgow Intl airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar and National.
How can I find car hires near me in Glasgow?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Glasgow?
A Compact car hire in Glasgow costs €20 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Glasgow?
An Economy car hire in Glasgow costs €20 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Glasgow?
An Intermediate car hire in Glasgow costs €34 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Glasgow?
In Glasgow, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar 76 Lancefield Quay (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Glasgow?
On average a car hire in Glasgow costs €258 per week (€37 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Glasgow?
On average a car hire in Glasgow costs €1,108 per month (€37 per day).
Glasgow car rental reviews and directory
Arnold Clark
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6 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
1330 South Street
+44 141 954 1962
151 Kilbirnie street
+44 141 423 9559
40 Hamilton Road Mount Vernon
+44 141 778 2979
64 Kirkintilloch Road
+44 845 602 1895
Kilbirnie Street
+44 161 886 8610
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Oct 2021
Avis
9.5
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5 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
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9.5
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10.0
Value for money
9.2
3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
99 Waterloo Street
+44 7483 130131
Glasgow Car Hire
+44 344 544 6064
St Andrews Drive
+44 344 544 6003
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Apr 2024
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Sep 2023
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May 2023
6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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8 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
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8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.7
5 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
110 Glasgow Road
+44 141 613 0044
18 Fenwick Road
+44 141 637 9988
2 Scotland Street
+44 141 429 5306
31-41 Mollinsburn St
+44 141 558 0010
40 Oswald Street
+44 141 221 2124
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Aug 2023
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Jun 2023
Alamo
9.0
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2 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
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9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
8.6
One location in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 141 221 2124
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2024
Sixt
7.9
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
101 Waterloo Street
+44 20 7018 8246
Gordon Street
+44 20 7018 8246
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2024
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Jun 2022
Budget
7.7
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.2
3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
70 Lancefield Street
+44 344 544 6064
99 Waterloo Street
+44 7483 130131
St Andrews Drive
+44 344 544 4604
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Quick and professional service both in picking up and dropping off the car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
Europcar
6.0
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
76 Lancefield Quay
+44 371 384 3471
76 Lancefield Quay
+44 371 384 3471
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
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6.0 Okay
Nov 2021
Hertz
5.7
Fair
6 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.5
3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
200 Argyle Street, G2 8ha
+44 141 280 0292
99 Bogleshole Road
+44 141 280 4560
Car Hire Building
+44 843 309 3031
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3.6 Poor
Mar 2020
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Staff was dishonest with gas prices, check their word against the receipt. Also any tiny unnoticeable ding on the hubcap will be changed to you. Scotland is the worst place I ever rent cars.Cons:
Service.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Fantastic support!! Got a puncture in the tire but everyone was wonderfully helpful and got through it with ease!10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
Easirent
5.7
Fair
16 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.8
2 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
130 Laidlaw Street, Glasgow City Centre
+44 141 611 7103
C/o Ramada Hotel
+44 141 611 7100
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8.0 Very Good
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
GREEN MOTION
5.0
Fair
15 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.1
3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
69 Buchanan Street
+44 116 296 5088
8, Air Link Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Rd
+44 141 433 8268
Unit 7, Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley,Renfrewshire (Shuttle)
+44 141 433 8268
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10.0 Wonderful
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Drop off was super easy. The person that handled the drop off/shuttle was super friendly and nice. They also picked us up from the airport, which is like a 2 minute drive so that was cool too. -The car was amazing! Massage drivers seat and a lot of fun features that I've never seen before.Cons:
- Worth keeping in mind when looking around that you'll have to put down an above average deposit if you choose to go with your own credit card insurance (over 2,500gbp). If you choose to go with one of their options for insurance it will add a couple hundred to your bill. So if you think this is the more inexpensive option, you may be wrong with all the extras you'll have to get. -Make sure on pick up to take pictures of everything (even scratches and dents under 4cm or whatever they suggest) We were asked on drop off if we had a picture of a dent that we were told we didn't have to document on pickup. Luckily we had figured as much and had video/pics of it. -They had the tank filled just over half which I thought was odd, usually rental cars start with a full tank but that could just be my preference.2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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nothingCons:
To be open later than 8 pm as they are at an airport they cancelled our reservation for all three days 4 hours after we hadn’t picked it up .National
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One location in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 141 221 2124
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DRIVALIA
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2 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street(Scotland Street Side)G5 8NXGLASGOW
+44 141 611 7103
Laidlaw Street
+44 141 611 7103
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Locations in Glasgow
St Andrews Drive
+44 141 889 1684
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3 locations in Glasgow
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76 Lancefield Quay
+44 871 384 3471
Finneston
+44 371 384 3471
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Locations in Glasgow
85 Lancefield St
+44 141 248 3868
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Locations in Glasgow
99 Bogleshole Road
+44 141 280 4560
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3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
101 Waterloo Street
+44 844 499 3399
295 Edmiston Dr
+44 844 499 3399
Car Rental Centre
+44 20 7018 8246
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One location in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
Pheonix Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
+44 203 898 0140
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5 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
149 Kilbirnie Street
+44 141 429 5123
226 South Street
+44 141 435 5510
531 Garscube Road
+44 141 309 9570
55 Hamilton Road
+44 141 648 2373
63-69 Auchinloch Road
+44 141 309 9859
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Locations in Glasgow
Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
+44 141 433 8268
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One location in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
Kilbirnie Street 149. Glasgow GB
+44 1292 261631
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Car hire locations in or near Glasgow
When to book a car hire in Glasgow
Car hire insurance in Glasgow
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Glasgow car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Glasgow.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Glasgow car hire.
Everything you need to know for your car hire in Glasgow
Glasgow car hire information
| Pick-up location | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium |
| Hire locations | 61 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |