Kilmarnock car hires from £26/day

On average a car hire in Kilmarnock costs £33 per day.

The average price of fuel in Kilmarnock 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Kilmarnock.

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

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

An Economy car hire in Kilmarnock costs £27 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Kilmarnock costs £116 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Kilmarnock costs £47 per day, on average.

In Kilmarnock, cars are most frequently hired at Arnold Clark Western Road (1 miles from city centre).

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

If you intend to roam around the Western Highlands area, an SUV hire with 4X4 capability can handle any rough terrain you encounter. For easy romantic weekenders in town, a compact or small economy is an economical choice and suitable for the purpose, but if money is no object, why not splurge on a late-model convertible or luxury car? To attend home games with family or friends at Rugby Park, however, a people carrier or passenger van is a more appropriate Kilmarnock car hire.

The speed limit in downtown Kilmarnock and through built-up areas is 30 mph (50 km/h), and this increases to 60 mph (90 km/h) on single carriageways and roads through outlying areas. The maximum speed of driving along dual carriageways and motorways is 70 mph (120 km/h). Be mindful that school and hospital zones have much lower speed limits and normally have increased pedestrian/vehicular activity, so drive with caution if you’re passing these.

On-street metered parking is available for limited periods (usually 2 hours) in Kilmarnock’s parking zones. Paid parking in the town centre is generally in effect from 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday, which usually means you can park your car hire in Kilmarnock for free between 5 pm and 8 am as well as all day on Sundays and holidays. As an alternative, consider booking accommodation with on-site parking privileges, to escape feeding the meters downtown.