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Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport

24h Return

Address

Car Rental Centre, Edinburgh EH12 9FS, United Kingdom

Business hours

Mon - Sun
06:30 - 23:00
Bank holidays
06:30 - 23:00

Out of hours

Do you want to return your vehicle outside of opening hours?
4.7
Our customers love us
4.7 stars from 1,294 reviews at Edinburgh Airport.
Flexible returns
Don't worry when you bring your car back with 24hr returns.
Drive Luxury
Rent one of our top luxury models at our Edinburgh Airport branch.

Our services at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport Car Hire with SIXT

The SIXT Edinburgh Airport car hire branch provides affordable transportation, so you can get around the Scottish capital with ease. Economic hatchbacks are perfect for getting around the city class while our more luxury saloons and estate cars offer that added comfort and style. If you are travelling with the family, one of our 4x4s, people carriers or vans will provide room for the luggage on your trip from the airport. Add child seats to your booking if you're travelling with children and a sat nav so you don't get lost. It's also easy to add an additional driver to share the driving responsibilities in

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SIXT's location at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

To locate our Edinburgh Airport car hire branch, follow the exit signs to the terminal Surface Car Park once you retrieve your luggage. You’ll see a covered passageway offering directions to the Car Hire Centre and Long-Stay parking garage. Continue to the end of the passageway and you’ll recognise our sign which marks our office. We offer an out-of-hours return service to save you time. A convenient location near the car hire centre means all you have to do is park your vehicle in the SIXT space provided and leave your keys in the deposit box outside the office.

Explore Edinburgh with your hire car

The jewel in the Scottish crown, Edinburgh is a city bursting with culture and a mecca for business and educational opportunities. Straddling the divide between the antiquated and the modern, the city features a vibrant diversity for all to discover. Among Edinburgh’s top attractions is its most iconic landmark: Edinburgh Castle which dominates the promontory overlooking the city. Another favourite is the Palace of Holyrood house which is an official royal residence. Hop in your SIXT car and make the 47-mile trip along the M8 to nearby

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Customer reviews & feedback

4.7
4.7190433
Based on 1294 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.9
The way to SIXT
4.8
Vehicle handover
4.8
At the SIXT branch
Brik O.
5.0
Adam was awesome and so helpful. 10/10 would recommend
Abdulrahman Al M.
5.0
They have many collections of new cars, their prices are suitable, special thanks for Magdalana for taking cars of us and make everything clear ..
Andrew H.
5.0
Recently rented from Sixt at Edinburgh Airport. Great service, especially from the guy who came to the drop off point with me in the pouring rain to retrieve my cell phone which I had locked in the car at the after hours drop off. Many Thanks, will definitely use Sixt in the future.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Edinburgh Airport. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at Edinburgh Airport

Can I return my car outside of opening hours?

Yes, you can return your hire car 24-hours a day at our Edinburgh Airport branch. When returning your car, follow signs for 'Car Rental Returns' and park it in a designated SIXT space. A keybox will be available where you can leave the keys.

How do I get from the airport to Edinburgh city centre?

The airport in Edinburgh is around 10 miles from the city centre with the journey taking around 40 minutes on average. Once you pick up your hire car, take the first exit on the first roundabout and take the third exit on the next. Merge left onto the A8. From there the way to the city centre will be clearly signposted or follow the sat nav provided.

How old to I have to be to rent a car?

You have to be 21 or over to hire a car with SIXT. Enter your pickup time and date in our booking funnel to see what cars are available at Edinburgh Airport. There you can use the age filter to see exactly which car categories are available to you. Young drivers will also have to pay a daily surcharge.

To rent a car with SIXT at Edinburgh Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicles

We boast a commercial fleet that includes trucks, utes, vans, 4WDs, buses, tippers and mine-spec vehicles.

Auto Club discounts

Auto Club discounts

Exclusive savings and seasonal offers for NRMA, RACV, RACQ, AANT, RAA, RAC and RACT members.

Extras

Extras

From a GPS unit to child booster seats, we've got you covered.

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Check out our nearby locations to Edinburgh Airport

Check out one of our nearby branches to Edinburgh Airport where you’ll find the same great service and affordable rates.