Car Hire at Edinburgh Castle, GBR

Yes, you can. With a car hire, you can head to Edinburgh Castle whenever you like. You’ll also have more time to check out other nearby attractions such as Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Yacht Britannia. Hire a car through Expedia and experience a more convenient way to get around Edinburgh and beyond.

Start your search for a cheap £78 car hire close to Edinburgh Castle by selecting your travel dates and pick-up and drop-off points. That’s how competitive a car hire can be around this top attraction, but there are a few things that will determine the amount you pay — your vehicle category is just the start. Whatever your budget and preferred car type, Expedia has unbeatable offers from a range of car hire companies that’ll get you behind the wheel for less.

If you prefer to drop your car hire at Edinburgh Castle, Europcar, Alamo and Sixt have rental car return outlets located close by. Be sure to factor in the additional fee that numerous car hire companies charge if you bring back your rental vehicle to a location that is different from where you collected it.

The official website is the place to get the latest prices for parking at Edinburgh Castle. Check online to see if there is any free parking at Edinburgh Castle available during your trip.

Don’t let a flat battery cut your journey short. If you’re planning to explore Edinburgh Castle and further afield in an electric vehicle, use an app or websites to find any charging stations nearby. You can also keep powered up during your travels with Expedia’s selection of hotels with electric car charging stations.

About 10 miles to the west, Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the closest major airport near this leading Edinburgh attraction. When you book a hire car at an airport, you can get from the runway to the open road in a matter of moments and reach Edinburgh Castle faster.

Located about 0.4 miles northeast of the downtown area, make Edinburgh Castle your first stop during your Edinburgh escape.

Get more out of your escape to Edinburgh by planning a day trip or two. Once you’ve visited Edinburgh Castle, put on some good tunes and head for Muirfield Golf Course, Livingston Designer Outlet or Linlithgow Palace.

Look up the official website for Edinburgh Castle for details about opening and closing times. Don’t forget that hours may vary depending on things like the day of the week, public holidays or season, so double-check the information before you head out.

Expedia puts all the best deals in one place so you can book your Edinburgh Castle car hire in just a few clicks. We partner with a range of outlets large and small, and make it a cinch to narrow and widen your search until you find the right set of wheels. You can also save big when you book your hotel, airfares and car as part of a bundle. Check which deals offer free cancellation before you book, then cancel via the Expedia Trips portal if there’s a change of plans. On top of that, our free rewards platform, One Key™, lets you earn and use OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights, hotels, car hires and more. *OneKeyCash disclaimer - OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia.