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Good to know
- IATA code
- GLA
- ICAO code
- EGPF
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 7 mi
- Main road
- M8
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 10
- Rental companies
- 6
- Off-airport offices
- 7
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Rental desks at Glasgow Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Rental companies at Glasgow Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Arnold Clark
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
At Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport sits 6 nautical miles west of Glasgow, in Paisley in Renfrewshire. It is also known as Glasgow International Airport. Glasgow Airport has 1 terminal. Glasgow is 7 mi away, by the M8; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
The long-stay car parks lie off the airport grounds, and transfer minibuses carry drivers between them and the terminal.
Driving to the airport
No other airport in Scotland has direct motorway access. Glasgow lies right beside the M8, which links it to the wider UK motorway network.
Public transport into town
The Glasgow Airport Express is route 500 and runs direct by the M8 motorway with an all-electric fleet. Ember electric buses on the E5 and E16 services also stop at the airport on request, with tickets booked online beforehand, and bus 757 continues north to Inchinnan, Erskine and Clydebank.
Other airports near Glasgow
Glasgow has 1 more airport: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Popular searches at Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport?
At the airport: Budget, Enterprise and an independent office. Desks are in Terminal 2. Outside the airport, nearby: Arnold Clark, Easirent, Europcar, Green Motion, Hertz and 2 independent offices.