Perth car hires from £24/day

The windy and historic streets of Perth city centre are more easily navigated with a compact car, offering enough power to get you quickly from A to B while also being small enough to drive and park with ease. However, if you are planning on experiencing Scotland’s rugged countryside, perhaps a larger vehicle such as an estate or a 4x4 would be more appropriate for your journey.

The centre of Perth is largely 30mph, however the local council is in the process of trialling and implementing a number of 20mph zones to ensure that the city is as safe as possible. Always pay attention to road signs, as these speed limits can sometimes be temporary. Larger roads often have a speed limit of 40mph, while motorways implement the national speed limit, although some of these also have variable speed limits so always pay attention.

Perth offers a number of on-street parking options, which vary depending on your zone: all zones offer up to 1h for around £1.30, beyond which Zone 1 is only for short stays while Zones 2 and 3 offer long-term parking of up to 10h for around £10.70. Dedicated car parks can be found around the city centre, such as Scott Street Car Park, Canal Street Car Park, Charles Street Car Park and Leonard Street Car Park. Fortunately, these offer a simple pricing structure of around £1.30 per hour up to a limit of 4h.

On average a car hire in Perth costs £36 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Turnhouse airport include Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Arnold Clark.

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

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

A Luxury car hire in Perth costs £219 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Perth costs £31 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Perth costs £48 per day, on average.

In Perth, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Arran Road (2 miles from city centre).

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

An electric vehicle can be a great choice for cheap car hire in Perth. There are numerous charging stations throughout the city, including multiple bays at the local Asda on Dunkeld Road and at the Broxden Park & Ride on Broxden Avenue.

You will generally need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car in Perth. Bear in mind that certain vehicles may have a higher minimum age limit. Europcar may occasionally hire cars to drivers under 21, although a young driver surcharge may apply. Some companies may also charge an extra fee for drivers over 70 and may not hire to drivers over 75.