Why You Should Rent a Car in Edinburgh
You can get about Edinburgh using the city’s great public transport system, but buses and trains aren’t ideal for everyone. Renting a car in Edinburgh will give you the freedom to explore this amazing city on your own schedule. Hiring a car will also allow you to visit Edinburgh’s surrounding areas and discover some of the secret gems and historic sites of Scotland.
For the best and easiest car hire in Edinburgh, you’ve just got to go with Virtuo. Get a premium quality hire car when you want, for as long as you want. Forget having to worry about filling out pages and pages of boring paperwork. You won’t need to waste your travel time standing in stuffy offices or have to deal with salespeople. Virtuo makes the entire car hire process completely stress-free.
Here’s how it works: First, you’ll need to download the Virtuo app to your mobile, if you haven’t already done so. Then, validate your identity by uploading your driver’s license and sending us a nice selfie. Next, choose the vehicle you want and place a reservation. We’ll send you a digital key you can use to unlock your car using Bluetooth. You’ll need to take a few quick snaps of the car and send us a damage report. Then you can just get in and head off and explore Scotland! When you’re done, we’ll text you where to drop the car off. Easy!
Fast and Easy Car Rental in Edinburgh
Try out the experienceExperience all that Scotland’s charming capital has to offer with fast and easy car rental in Edinburgh from Virtuo. For a stunning city that is steeped in history and packed with great shops, bars, galleries, and restaurants, it’s hard to go past Edinburgh. Rent a car in Edinburgh using the Virtuo app and you can take a tour of this amazing city at your convenience. There is no other city on earth quite like Edinburgh. You can truly immerse yourself in Scottish culture and take full advantage of the warm Scottish hospitality. Kilts, haggis, whisky, tartan, and bagpipes – a trip to Edinburgh is guaranteed to make you feel like a true Scot!When it comes to getting around Edinburgh and its surrounding areas, Virtuo has you covered. With Virtuo you can book a rental car in literally seconds on your mobile. Any time, any place. It’s that easy!
Excellent Car Hire in Edinburgh with virtuo
Virtuo gives you cheap car hire in Edinburgh and ensures that you’ll get the exact vehicle you choose, each time, every time. With Virtuo, you can get behind the wheel of a premium quality vehicle for much less than you might expect to pay. As the Scots might say, Virtuo is the canny choice for cheap car rental in Edinburgh!
Renting a car with Virtuo can cost you as little as £43 a day. You’ll get all the details and info about the vehicle on our app, so you can choose the perfect car for your needs. If you run into any issues, our friendly customer support team are always available.
Our stations at Edinburgh
What You Need to See in Edinburgh
The main attraction of Edinburgh has to be the majestic Edinburgh Castle. The castle was the seat of the Scottish crown from the twelfth century until 1603. The Great Hall and the sacred Stone of Destiny are simply unmissable for any visitor.
Make sure you take a stroll through the Royal Mile to soak up the true essence of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile will take you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, an impressive royal residence that features the iconic Forecourt Fountain.
To really immerse yourself in the history of Edinburgh, pay a visit to the fantastic National Museum of Scotland. Art lovers will be enthralled by the National Gallery of Modern Art which has major works by Picasso and Matisse.
Edinburgh is surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty and one of the best places to take it all in is atop Arthur’s Seat. Calton Hill is another famous point to see the cityscape.
Don’t forget Edinburgh’s amazing food and drink. Book yourself in for a whisky tasting and pop into a pub to sample the local cuisine. Be bold and try some haggis with neeps (parsnips) and tatties (potatoes), it’s delicious!
Edinburgh is renowned for festivals. The Edinburgh International Festival and the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe are celebrations of culture, music, dance, and art. Be sure to book early!
City specifications
| City information | Value |
|---|---|
| Stations available | 1 |
| Car brands available | Mercedes, BMW |
| Car models available | 3 |
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