Galashiels car hires from £24/day

On average a car hire in Galashiels costs £44 per day.

The average price of fuel in Galashiels is £4.93 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £79, depending on the car size.

Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Galashiels.

Car hire companies onsite at Turnhouse airport include Budget, Sixt, Avis, Hertz, Arnold Clark and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Turnhouse airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Budget, Sixt, Avis, Hertz, Arnold Clark and Alamo.

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

A Mini car hire in Galashiels costs £28 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Galashiels costs £34 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Galashiels costs £42 per day, on average.

In Galashiels, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Unit 4, Service Station (1 miles from city centre).

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

The recommended hire car to drive in Galashiels is a compact car. Get the smallest car you can find if you are travelling alone or with one or two people. Such cars allow you to navigate narrow streets and park in tight spaces. However, if you are travelling with family or a group of friends, a larger car would be suitable for their spacious legroom and luggage space.

When using car hire in Galashiels, ensure that you adhere to the speed limits stipulated on all roads. Typically, the speed limit for driving in built-up areas is 30 mph unless indicated otherwise. Keep in mind that the speed limits differ depending on the road, so be on the lookout when driving. On single-carriageways, you are expected to drive at speeds not more than 60 mph, while the limit is 70 mph on dual-carriageways and motorways.

In Galashiels, you can find a place to park your hire car in most areas of the town. You can park in street car parks if you are just exploring the town and market on foot. If you are lucky, you’ll find a free parking spot in car parks like High Street, Livingston Place, Ladhope, Roxburgh Street and Stirling Place, to name a few. For paid parking spaces, you can get a spot for as low as £1.80 at car parks such as Asda Galashiels Car Park.