Edinburgh - also known as the "Athens of the North” - is best known for its verdant gardens, dramatic castles, and enchanting streets - where the magic of Harry Potter comes to life. Discover a city where history meets fictional mystery, and modern charm.
Experience “the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town,” Royal Mile, or enjoy a view from the ancient volcano, Arthur's Seat. Drive along East Lothian's coastline to quaint villages and pristine beaches. Explore Stirling Castle's architectural magnificence and history. Do all this, and more with the right rental car in Edinburgh.
Choose Dollar Car Rental for an affordable, eco-friendly experience. Take your pick from Dollar Car Rental’s electric and fuel-efficient models, from compact to full-size, manual and automatic.
Our priority is your well-being and satisfaction. Embrace the freedom to explore Edinburgh's treasures at your own pace with Dollar car hire in Edinburgh!
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Embark on a captivating long drive from Edinburgh to the bustling metropolis of London.
Discover budget-friendly vehicles for unforgettable travels*
* Rates include tax and are based on a 7 days car rental from 11-12-2023 - 18-12-2023
Yes, you can use your foreign driving licence to drive in Edinburgh, as long as it is valid and written in English. If your licence is not in English, you'll need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your foreign licence.
In Edinburgh and the UK, you should overtake on the right-hand side, using the right-hand lane or the outside lane on multi-lane roads.
In Edinburgh and the UK, you drive on the left-hand side of the road.
The average driving speed in Edinburgh can vary depending on traffic conditions, time of day, and specific roadways. In urban areas, typical average speeds may range from 20 to 30 miles per hour (32 to 48 kilometres per hour).
It is fairly easy to find EV chargers in Edinburgh through platforms like Zap-Map, ChargePlace Scotland, and various charging network apps.
FOR RENTALS IN ITALY - from 15th Nov to 15th Apr many cities in specific Italian regions are required by law to restrict rentals to only those vehicles equipped with snow chains or winter tyres. To comply with these regulations, Dollar equipped vehicles with snow chains - the price is included in the rental charges as Winterisation fee. Hence, for these vehicles there’s NO NEED TO BOOK snow chains as Extra.
IMPORTANT: Please check the rate details of your quotation on the right of this web page to verify if your booking includes Winterisation fee before booking snow chains in Italy.