Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Car Hire Guide
Guide last reviewed: July 2026
Key Facts
- IATA code
- EDI
- Full address
- Edinburgh Airport, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN
- Phone
- 0131 357 6337
- Coordinates
- 55.95, -3.3702
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Purple Parking
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The site began as a military airfield, RAF Turnhouse, in 1916, and the first commercial flights launched in 1947. Ownership passed to BAA in 1971, and the airport was formally opened under the Edinburgh Airport name in 1977, with the RAF presence ending in 1996. Today it is Scotland's busiest airport and the principal gateway to the capital, handling a record 15.8 million passengers in 2024 and serving 150+ destinations.
Airlines Flying from Edinburgh
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- British Airways
- Jet2
- Aer Lingus
- Loganair
- Wizz Air
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- Qatar Airways
- TUI Airways
Popular Destinations from Edinburgh
- Dublin
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Berlin
- Munich
- Belfast
- Reykjavik
- Doha
- New York
- Orlando
- Malaga
- Alicante
- Faro
Car Hire Hints & Tips for Edinburgh
Tip
The Car Rental Centre is right next to the terminal, reachable via a short covered walkway past the multi-storey car park - about a 3-minute walk for most providers.
Tip
A few operators such as Arnold Clark and Drivalia run their own shuttle from designated coach park stances rather than being on the walkway.
Short-Term Car Hire (Under 1 Month) at Edinburgh
These brands operate at or near Edinburgh Airport for traditional daily/weekly rental.
Green Motion
Our partner for short-term hire, with a growing hybrid and EV fleet.
Green Motion is an independent rental network with a strong focus on lower-emission, hybrid and electric vehicles, alongside standard petrol/diesel fleet, at competitive daily and weekly rates.
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One of the largest global rental brands.
Avis is a long-established global rental brand with a wide vehicle range, from economy hatchbacks to vans and premium cars, and a large presence across UK airports.
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Strong one-way rental options across Europe.
Europcar is a major European rental brand, well suited to trips where you want to pick up at one UK airport and drop off at another, or continue into mainland Europe.
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Known for customer service and competitive weekly rates.
Enterprise has a reputation for strong customer service and is frequently competitive on price for weekly hires, with a large UK-wide network including most airports.
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Global brand with premium and prestige options.
Hertz is a long-established global rental brand offering everything from economy cars to premium and prestige vehicles, with a presence at most major UK airports.
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Newer fleet, popular with business travellers.
Sixt is known for a newer fleet and premium/luxury vehicle options, and is a popular choice for business travellers hiring from UK airports.
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If you need a car for longer, these providers deliver flexible leases and subscriptions to the Edinburgh area.
Cocoon Vehicles
Our Platinum Partner for flexible leasing, subscriptions and expat car leasing.
Cocoon Vehicles specialises in flexible car leasing and subscriptions from one month up to several years, with particular strength supporting expats and people returning to the UK who need a car quickly without a long UK credit or address history.
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Rolling monthly subscriptions with everything bundled in.
Flexigo Cars offers rolling monthly car subscriptions with insurance, maintenance and breakdown cover bundled into a single payment, aimed at drivers who want simplicity and flexibility over a traditional lease.
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Nationwide short-term vehicle leasing.
Short-Term-Leasing.co.uk (STCL) does what it says on the tin: nationwide short-term vehicle leasing, well suited to contractors, relocations and medium-term UK stays where a full multi-year lease doesn't make sense.
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Sixt's own subscription-style product.
Sixt+ is Sixt's subscription-style product, offering flexible monthly terms on Sixt's newer fleet without the multi-year commitment of a full lease.
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Green Motion's flexible subscription product.
Greenmotion Flex sits between traditional rental and a full lease, giving access to Green Motion's fleet - including hybrid and electric options - on a flexible subscription basis.
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Book airport parking, hotels and airport lounges in advance and save versus turning up on the day.
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Where do I collect a rental car at Edinburgh Airport?
The Car Rental Centre is right next to the terminal, reachable via a short covered walkway past the multi-storey car park - about a 3-minute walk for most providers.
What's the phone number for Edinburgh Airport?
The main enquiries number is 0131 357 6337. This guide is independent and not affiliated with the airport operator, so for time-critical flight queries always check the airport's own website too.
Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport?
Carriers currently operating from Edinburgh include Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Jet2, Aer Lingus, Loganair, among others - see the full list below.