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Hamilton car hires from £26/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Hamilton with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Hamilton car hire information

Pick-up locationHamilton
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini
Hire locations6
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEuropcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar

Cheap car hire in Hamilton

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Economy£26/day
Compact£35/day
Intermediate£43/day
Mini£26/day
Luxury£73/day
Compact SUV£28/day
Intermediate SUV£38/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Hamilton

  • The town of Hamilton is situated in the Scottish county of Lanarkshire. This part of the Lowlands region includes excellent road networks between Glasgow and Edinburgh, making it easy to discover the northern Highlands after spending some time exploring the town. With car hire in Hamilton you have the flexibility to roam this historic landscape with a level of convenience unmatched by public transport. Edinburgh Castle lies 42 miles east along the M8, while Inverness Castle awaits you some 170 miles north via the A9.
  • Since Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the nearest air hub to the town, you can obtain car hire in Hamilton there once you’ve collected your belongings from the baggage reclaim area. The car hire centre offers several providers including Alamo, National and Budget, all of which can furnish you with a vehicle. To locate them, follow the directions from Domestic Arrivals to outside the building, where you’ll find a covered walkway leading to the centre a short distance away.
  • The M74 and East Kilbride motorway are the major roadways bringing vehicular traffic into Hamilton. During the morning and evening rush hours, the A72, A724 and B755 are the main interior roads, which will attract congestion as they converge in the downtown area. Expect a generous amount of pedestrian and cycle traffic along these streets, especially during the mid-afternoon hours. Anticipate moderate increases of overall traffic during the summer months from June to August due to tourist activity.
  • Consider the hours from 07:00 to 08:30 and from 18:00 to 19:30 as peak morning and evening rush periods in Hamilton. The M74/A723 interchange east of the town is an obvious point for tie-ups inbound and outbound, while the three roundabouts along the A72 bordering the town’s main retail area are very active from 13:00 to 15:00. The Cadzow St/Quarry St/Townshead St/Keith St/Castle St confluence in the heart of the town is a major magnet for traffic at any time, especially during the morning, afternoon and evening rush hours.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Hamilton for £19 or less
  • Book your car hire in Hamilton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact car hire in Hamilton are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Hamilton

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Hamilton?

    Among the most affordable and agile Hamilton car hire options are small economy cars and compacts, which also tend to give you more miles to the litre and so are the most popular class of car. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, intermediate saloons and estate cars do have the advantages of increased storage space and passenger capacity, plus they offer a more comfortable ride over long distances.

  • What’s the speed limit in Hamilton?

    South Lanarkshire Council mandates a legal speed limit of 30mph within the town limits of Hamilton, unless otherwise indicated. In rural areas outside the town centre, speeds are increased to 40mph. When driving on single-carriageway roads, you may proceed at up to 50mph, while along dual carriageways the limit increases to 60mph. The maximum allowed speed of 70mph is reserved for motorways.

  • Where are the best places to park in Hamilton?

    South Lanarkshire Council also administers on-street parking in Hamilton. These are pay-and-display zones with a maximum period of 3h, where the tariff is £0.30 per 15min during the first hour and £1.50 for a 2h stay. Additionally, the council also provides a number of surface and multi-storey car parks with business hours from 07:30 to 19:30, Monday to Sunday. Here you can park for a fee of about £0.80 per hour up to a maximum tariff of about £5.80 for 24h. Between 19:30 and 07:30 you can park at these garages for free, unless otherwise restricted. Some of them provide designated parking for Blue Badge holders and payment can be made with cash or debit/credit card.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Hamilton?

    On average a car hire in Hamilton costs £26 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Hamilton?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£26/day), Europcar (£35/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£43/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 311 Glasgow Road ML3 0RA (1 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Hamilton?

    The average price of fuel in Hamilton is £5.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Hamilton?

    Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hamilton.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Turnhouse airport (EDI)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Turnhouse airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget and National.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Turnhouse airport (EDI)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Turnhouse airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National and keddy by Europcar.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Hamilton?

    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 Hamilton?

    A Compact car hire in Hamilton costs £24 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Hamilton?

    An Economy car hire in Hamilton costs £29 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Hamilton?

    A Standard car hire in Hamilton costs £51 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Hamilton?

    In Hamilton, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Centre Campsie Drive (16 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in Hamilton cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Hamilton costs £182 per week (£26 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Hamilton cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Hamilton costs £781 per month (£26 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Hamilton?

    Most car hire providers in Hamilton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Hamilton, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Hamilton car hire reviews and directory

Europcar

8.0

Very Good

1 review
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Hamilton

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311 Glasgow Road

+44 371 384 3463

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

311 Glasgow Road

+44 371 384 3463

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8.0 Very Good

Dec 2023

KAYAK
No problems .. Good service staff make it a easy process

1 out of 1

Arnold Clark

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

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One location in Hamilton

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Shields Road

+44 845 602 1895

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very Good

No reviews available

One location in Hamilton

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91 Bothwell Road

+44 1698 477827

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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keddy by Europcar

5.4

Fair

No reviews available

Cheapest deal

2 locations in Hamilton

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311 Glasgow Road

+44 371 384 3463

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

Burnbank

+44 371 384 3463

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.9

Poor

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One location in Hamilton

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311 Glasgow Road, Burnbank, Hamilton

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Hamilton

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3 Braeview Place

+44 1355 271300

Monday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Tuesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Saturday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 18:00

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Sunnycars

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One location in Hamilton

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311 Glasgow Road, Burnbank

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VIPCars Recommendation

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Shields Road Motherwell GB

+44 1292 261631

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
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One traveller who hired a car in Hamilton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6

Car hire locations in or near Hamilton

Good to know

Most popular agency

GREEN MOTION

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

£26/day

Good deal

£19/day

When to book a car hire in Hamilton

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Car hire insurance in Hamilton

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Hamilton car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Hamilton.

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 non-deductible option to your Hamilton car hire.