East Kilbride car hires from £25/day

On average a car hire in East Kilbride costs £35 per day.

The only car hire company onsite at Glasgow Intl airport is Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Glasgow Intl airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Europcar and Hertz.

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

A Standard car hire in East Kilbride costs £25 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in East Kilbride costs £34 per day, on average.

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

In East Kilbride, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Car Rental Centre Campsie Drive (12 miles from city centre).

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

When deciding the best type of car to hire in East Kilbride, the main things to consider are the type of trip you have planned and your budget. If you are travelling with a small touring group or the family, you might prefer a passenger van. A van or SUV would be your best bet if you are here for an outdoor adventure and have large gear or bulky items to take to remote locations. Load up all your fishing gear and head out to the mashes to spend hours enjoying nature before heading back to the city. Driving in East Kilbride isn't an issue for a car of any size, so your comfort is the number one deciding factor when choosing a small or large vehicle.

When driving on motorways in East Kilbride, the usual driving speed is 70 mph (112 kph) when there are two lanes. However, take extra caution if the roads are wet when driving on fast roads, and reduce your speed by at least 10 mph (or 20 kph). You'll notice areas where the max speed limit is 20 mph (30 kph). Take caution in these areas as they are usually heavily built-up and residential, near parks and schools, and tend to have speed cameras to enforce the speed limit.

You'll see that parking is not an issue when driving in East Kilbride. There is plenty of on-street parking and many secure car parks close to the centre. Some of the best parking spots are on Cambridge street, where you'll find a large parking lot open from 6:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. every day. On Kind Street, on-street parking is abundant and conveniently close to the main street.