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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and a magical city too! It’s spread out over a wide area with many hills so unless you’re very fit, the Royal Mile is best undertaken in an Edinburgh hire car. There are several locations in the city where you can collect your hire car, just let us know which is most convenient for you when you book and we’ll ensure that the car of your choice is fully prepared and ready for you to drive away.

Edinburgh Mini Guide

Getting to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is the best means of accessing the city and is expanding its range of flights. Travellers from South Africa will need to get a connection from Heathrow then collect a pre-booked hire car when you arrive. BA and Virgin offer flights on the connecting route whilst you can fly from South Africa on Virgin, BA or South Africa Airways.

Travelling Outside the City
The airport is west of the city and just off the M8 motorway. From the airport and the city, it’s an hour’s drive to Glasgow or by heading north across the Forth Road Bridge you can reach Perth and begin your exploration of the Highlands.

Places to Stay
Hotel rooms are expensive in the city but there are some fabulous places to stay. Try The Chambers in the old town. An elegant hotel set in a historic building, it will set you back around £300 a night but it’s well worth it for the luxury. At half that price, CityRoomz is a contemporary hotel found in the Haymarket district and is very convenient for the sights.

Must See Places in Edinburgh
  • The Castle. Edinburgh Castle is one of the highlights of a stay in the city. It has a commanding view of the city at the end of the Royal Mile and if you’re lucky you’ll be able to follow a pipe band up the Mile to the castle.
  • The Abbey and Palace of Holyroodhouse. A royal residence, the palace is magnificent and holds many paintings from the royal collection. There is a long and troubled history attached to the palace making it a fascinating visit.
  • Edinburgh Zoo. One for the kids, the zoo is considered one of the best in the UK. Highlights include the parade of the penguins which attracts hundreds of spectators each day
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia. Recently decommissioned, the royal yacht is berthed at the Ocean Terminal in Leith and has been voted the city’s best new attraction. On display in the luxurious craft you’ll find bizarre and wonderful gifts given to the queen on her many state visits abroad.


 

Driving in Edinburgh - Need to know

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    Road Driving Side

  • 30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  • 60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  • 70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  • GBP  1.12/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  • 80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  • GBP £

    Currency

  • 21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  • YES

    Tolls

Next Upcoming Holiday

  • Friday 29 Mar 2024

    Good Friday - Bank holiday

Fuel Prices in UK

  • Price of petrol in UK in April

    € 1.27/Ltr

    ($ 1.56/Ltr | GBP 1.12/Ltr)
  • Price of diesel in UK in April

    € 1.32/Ltr

    ($ 1.62/Ltr | GBP 1.16/Ltr)

Cost to fill a rental car in UK in April

  Petrol Diesel
Economy € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Compact € 50.80  ($ 62.21) | € 52.80  ($ 64.66)
Full Size € 63.50  ($ 77.76) | € 66.00  ($ 80.82)
SUV € 76.20  ($ 93.31) | € 79.20  ($ 96.99)
Carrier € 88.90  ($ 108.86) | € 92.40  ($ 113.15)

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