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Good to know
- IATA code
- EDI
- ICAO code
- EGPH
- To city centre
- 7 mi
- Main road
- A8
- Transport to the centre
- Tram · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 20
- Rental companies
- 11
- Off-airport offices
- 8
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Rental desks at Edinburgh Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Rental companies at Edinburgh Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Avis
- Offices
- 2
Europcar
- Offices
- 2
Green Motion
- Offices
- 2
Hertz
- Offices
- 2
Arnold Clark
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Dollar
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Goldcar
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
Thrifty
- Offices
- 1
At Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport sits 5 nautical miles west of the city centre, in the Ingliston area of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is 7 mi away, by the A8; there is also a tram and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Shuttles to the off-site car parks leave from the eastern end of the terminal, alongside the tram station and past the multi-storey car park.
Driving to the airport
The airport sits just off both the M8 and the M9 motorways. Drivers coming down the M90 can also reach it by way of the Queensferry Crossing.
Public transport into town
Edinburgh Gateway station is a rail interchange with the tram, and the line also meets Edinburgh Park station. Lothian bus 17 leaves from stop B for Leith and Newhaven, and bus 18 from stop C for Fort Kinnaird, though neither goes near the city centre.
Popular searches at Edinburgh Airport
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Edinburgh from the airport?
7 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve Edinburgh Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar and 4 other companies. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Easirent, Green Motion, Arnold Clark, Goldcar and 2 independent offices.