Car Hire at Edinburgh Zoo, GBR

Yes. Simply head to Expedia to hire a car near Edinburgh Zoo. With other Edinburgh attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium and Princes Street Gardens just a quick drive away, having a hire car makes it possible to visit all the sights at your own speed.

Edinburgh Zoo has multiple within close reach. Around 2 mi away, Europcar is popular with travellers. Expedia will help you find the best deals from a wide range of car hire companies in many areas of Edinburgh. After your initial search, use the filters to narrow down your ideal ride based on your budget, vehicle type, traveller ratings and more.

Collect a cheap £142 car hire near Edinburgh Zoo and plan your sightseeing around your own schedule. With competitive offers from a range of car hire companies, taking to the streets in your own vehicle is a breeze with Expedia. Include some filters to tailor your search and lock in the best deal. Some things that might influence the price are your pick-up and drop-off locations and holiday dates.

If Edinburgh Zoo is where you’re finishing up your sightseeing, Europcar has a rental car return depot located nearby. You can drop your rental car at Edinburgh Zoo, but bear in mind that if you didn’t pick up your wheels from this exact location, many car hire companies will charge an additional fee.

Explore your options for parking at Edinburgh Zoo by heading to the attraction’s official website. Parking apps are also handy tools to use when renting a car in an unfamiliar place. Find out if they offer any free parking at Edinburgh Zoo or see if you can prepay or secure a spot in advance to save time when you’re here.

Electric car charging stations are becoming increasingly common, so do some online research to get the latest information about options around Edinburgh Zoo. There are also plenty of apps to guide you to nearby facilities. Expedia makes it easy to find hotels with electric car charging stations, so you can start your journey with a charged battery after a comfortable night’s sleep.

Look into all the options for booking a rental car at or around Edinburgh Airport (EDI), so you can drive to where you need to go in Edinburgh sooner. Located approximately 4 mi west of Edinburgh Zoo, it’s the closest major airport near this popular attraction.

You’ll need to travel about 3 mi east of downtown Edinburgh to visit Edinburgh Zoo.

With your own set of wheels, the possibilities for exploring are almost endless! Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, George Square and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are easy road trips from central Edinburgh after you’ve ticked off Edinburgh Zoo.

Don’t leave your getaway to chance and plan ahead — visit Edinburgh Zoo’s official website to stay up-to-date on opening and closing hours. A handy tip? Look through the attraction’s social media pages or online reviews as well. Oftentimes you’ll get lots of useful advice from travellers who’ve been there.

Expedia puts the biggest and best deals in one place so you can book your Edinburgh Zoo car hire in a couple of clicks. We work with a variety of outlets small and large, and make it a breeze to narrow and widen your search until you find your ideal wheels. You can also save big when you book your hotel, flights and car in a bundle. Check which deals offer free cancellation before you book, then cancel via the Expedia Trips portal if your plans change.