Ayr car hires from £17/day

While the traffic can be busy at times you shouldn’t have any trouble choosing a suitable Ayr car hire option. A moderately sized saloon will be appropriate, unless you’re alone and prefer something smaller and more compact, like an economical city car. However, given that you’re in a picturesque corner of Scotland you may be staying in the town and spending your days exploring the surrounding scenery. In this case, anything from an SUV or MPV to a luxury cruiser will do you well. If you’re travelling in a group, then a people carrier would be a good choice.

The speed limit in Ayr is 30mph, which is enforced by means of speed cameras. They’re signposted, but if you’re not familiar with the city, then take advance warning to be careful along the A719 Whitletts Road where it meets Walker Road, and once again when you’re approaching Glenmuir Place. On the A77 that you’ll use to explore the outlying areas, you’ll be free to travel at 70mph.

You’ll generally have to pay for parking all across town, especially in the town centre, but excluding street parking in the quiet residential areas. Parking costs range from around £0.80 to £2. The car park closest to the centre is in Carrick Street, which is under a 2-minute walk to the shopping and restaurant zone. About a minute further away is the Kyle Centre, which is one of the cheaper car parks. A little further out is Boswell Park and one at Dalblair Road.

On average a car hire in Ayr costs £31 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Europcar (£17/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar Unit 3, Boundary Road KA8 9DJ (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Ayr is £5.70 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £68 and £91, depending on the car size.

Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Ayr.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Prestwick airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Europcar, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Arnold Clark.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Ayr costs £35 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Ayr costs £48 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Ayr costs £43 per day, on average.

In Ayr, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Centre Campsie Drive (29 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Ayr costs £214 per week (£31 per day).

On average a car hire in Ayr costs £918 per month (£31 per day).

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

Some rental companies may require you to return a cheap car hire in Ayr to the same branch that you rented it from, while others may allow you to return the vehicle to a different branch within the same company. Additionally, some rental agreements may require you to pay extra fees for returning the vehicle to a different location.

When renting a cheap car hire in Ayr, the car type you choose will determine the added benefits you will get. Some common amenities that may be offered by car hire companies include unlimited mileage, GPS navigation, additional drivers, insurance coverage and roadside assistance.