Avis Car Rental in Edinburgh

The Avis counter at Edinburgh Airport sits in the arrivals hall, with the car collection area a five-minute walk from the terminal — no shuttle required. Counter hours run 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily, so early-morning arrivals before 7:00 AM will need to plan their first night without a vehicle. Pickup typically takes around five to twenty minutes, with mid-morning slots seeing the longest queues; booking well in advance helps secure availability during the summer festival period, when demand across the city peaks sharply. Edinburgh operates a Low Emission Zone in the city centre, active 24 hours a day year-round — confirm your vehicle's compliance at the counter before driving into the restricted area, as penalty charges fall on the driver. Scotland has no toll roads or toll bridges, so there are no per-trip charges to budget for beyond fuel. Petrol and diesel in the UK are priced by the litre, typically running GBP 1.40–1.60 for petrol and GBP 1.45–1.65 for diesel; returning the car without a full tank triggers a premium refuelling charge. Avis requires a credit card in the primary driver's name at pickup, with a deposit hold of around GBP 300 placed on top of the rental cost. Drivers whose licence uses a non-Latin script — Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Korean, or similar — should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.