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As Aberdeen is located in the north, it is wise to rent a 4-wheel-drive car, especially when visiting during the winter. Parking and traffic can be challenging in the city, so opt for a smaller car if possible, as it can fit into more parking spaces and will also need less petrol – which can get pretty expensive in Europe and the UK.
Even though the rest of European countries uses the metric system, in the UK the imperial system prevails to some extent and speed limits are given in miles per hour. Bear in mind that the posted signs are on the left side of the road. General regulations permit 30 mph in residential areas, but it goes down to 20 mph around schools. 50 mph is permitted on rural roads and up to 70 mph on freeways (called motorways in the UK and usually marked with an “M”).
On-street parking in Aberdeen is usually time restricted and metered, with a fee of around £1 ($1.27) per 20 minutes. There are also various parking lots and garages available, some of which are even free of charge. The Denburn, Chapel Street, or Frederick Street parking lots, for instance, can be used without paying a fee after 5pm.
On average a car hire in Aberdeen costs £40 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at DRIVALIA (£15/day), keddy by Europcar (£15/day) and Sixt (£23/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at DRIVALIA Car Rental Center Upper Farburn Road,aberdeen Airport AB21 7GR (5 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Aberdeen is £5.09 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £61 and £81, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Aberdeen.
Car hire companies onsite at Dyce airport include DRIVALIA, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Alamo, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Avis, Europcar, National, Arnold Clark and Sixt.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dyce airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis, Europcar, National, Arnold Clark, Sixt, keddy by Europcar and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Full Size car hire in Aberdeen costs £92 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Aberdeen costs £79 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Aberdeen costs £33 per day, on average.
In Aberdeen, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Center Upper Farburn Road,aberdeen Airport (5 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Aberdeen costs £281 per week (£40 per day).
On average a car hire in Aberdeen costs £1,203 per month (£40 per day).
Most car hire providers in Aberdeen offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Aberdeen, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
In order to get a hire car you must be 21 years of age. You need to have had your driver's licence for at least 3 years without any major issues. There is normally an age restriction on certain car categories, whilst most young drivers will be subject to a surcharge. You will need an up-to-date driver’s licence to hire a car, as well as proof of address and a credit or debit card in your name.
When you have young children in the car you must familiarise yourself with the child safety laws. For instance, children under the age of 12 must be in a suitable child restraint. Kids that are older than 12 must wear a normal seat belt. Whereas children that are younger than 15 months must be in a rear-facing child seat and strapped in with a seat belt.
5 locations in Aberdeen
Locations in Aberdeen
1-15 Ann St, ABERDEEN
+44 1224 454758
80 Skene Square
+44 1224 894679
829 831 Great Northern Road
+44 1224 690099
Car Rental Centre
+44 1224 432432
Girdleness Road
+44 1224 894679
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Aberdeen Airport
+44 1224 622714
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+44 122 462 2714
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 1224 690099
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 1224 774466
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Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
2 locations in Aberdeen
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College Street Car Park L8
+44 20 7018 8246
Upper Farburn Road
+44 20 7018 8246
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16 Broomhill Road
+44 371 384 1092
Argyll Road
+44 371 384 0295
Car Rental Center
+44 371 384 0295
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Aberdeen Airport
+44 344 544 9122
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C/o Marriott Courtyard Argyll Way
+44 122 460 8690
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+44 344 544 6010
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+44 843 309 3001
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+44 122 470 0021
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+44 1224 974750
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Most popular agency | DRIVALIA |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | £40/day |
Good deal | £30/day |
Some Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen.
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 Aberdeen car hire.
Pick-up location | Aberdeen |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, People carrier, Premium |
Hire locations | 35 |
Airport locations | 20 |
Popular agencies | DRIVALIA , keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Sixt |