Glasgow car hires from £14/day

Roads throughout Scotland can be somewhat narrow, therefore you might want to consider renting a small, compact vehicle if there will be only 2 or 3 of you in the car. Additionally, as with many cities in Europe, cars with an automatic transmission are quite rare. Consequently, if you are not used to driving a stick shift, be sure to request an automatic when making your reservation.

Signs are posted throughout the city noting the legal speed limits. When driving in and around the downtown area, you’ll need to drive at speeds of only 20 mph. However, once you are on the expressway, you can pick up the speed to a maximum of 70 mph.

Finding a parking spot on the street of downtown Glasgow can be nearly impossible. Therefore off-street parking is the most popular option when in the city center. Many residents find it most convenient to park far away and take the subway (which offers an all-day parking fee) to city attractions such as Ibrox Stadium, Riverside Museum, or Glasgow Cathedral.

On average a car hire in Glasgow costs £58 per day.

The average price of fuel in Glasgow is £4.91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £78, depending on the car size.

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

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 Sixt, National, Arnold Clark, Europcar, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

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

A Standard car hire in Glasgow costs £41 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Glasgow costs £34 per day, on average.

In Glasgow, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Car Rental Centre (7 miles from city centre).

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

When it comes to hiring a car in Glasgow, you should be aware of the Low Emission Zone. LEZ covers the city centre area and all vehicles that meet the less-polluting emission standards can enter. Note that fully electric car hires are compatible with the LEZ standards and if you decide to go for a fully electric vehicle, you will be able to drive freely in the city centre.

Generally, when looking for car hire at Glasgow International Airport, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to agencies and vehicles. However, if you want to find a wide range of different vehicles on offer, then it’s worth checking out GREEN MOTION, Enterprise and National, all of which have much more diverse collection available.