Glasgow car hire information
| Pick-up location | Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Passenger van, Premium, Standard |
| Hire locations | 62 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Easirent |
Cheap car rentals in Glasgow
| Economy | S$ 36/day |
| Compact | S$ 38/day |
| Intermediate | S$ 114/day |
| Standard | S$ 104/day |
| Full-size SUV | S$ 229/day |
| Mini | S$ 33/day |
| Premium | S$ 170/day |
| Passenger van | S$ 254/day |
| Luxury | S$ 222/day |
| Compact SUV | S$ 52/day |
| Intermediate SUV | S$ 60/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Glasgow
- Being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow has really great public transportation which includes both buses and a subway system. However, you’ll appreciate having a hire car to get to the rural areas and countryside to enjoy towns like Loch Lomond, Houston (known for its brewing companies), and Stirling (a great place for history buffs).
- Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. Renting a car from the Glasgow Airport is both easy and convenient. The hire car center is a short walk from both the main terminal and terminal 2. With over seven hire companies to choose from, you can rent everything from a compact car to an SUV or luxury vehicle for your business trip or vacation.
- Along with getting used to driving on the left side of the road, you should be aware of bus lanes when driving in Glasgow and other cities in Scotland. Watch for designated bus lane markings and note that these lanes are designated for buses only during certain hours of the day. Note that cameras monitor the bus lanes looking for law breakers.
- When driving around Glasgow, you’ll find that it gets busiest between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., and in the early morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. it can be just as congested. During these hours you’ll especially want to avoid driving around the city center. Additionally, you’ll want to stay off of the City Bypass and highway M8. Watch the news for traffic reports regarding accidents and construction projects for specific updates.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Glasgow for S$ 129 or less
- Book your rental car in Glasgow at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Glasgow are around 164% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Standard rental cars in Glasgow are around -8% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Glasgow
Glasgow car rental reviews and directory
Easirent
5.0
Fair
62 reviewsCleanliness
5.8
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
4.9
2 locations in Glasgow
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
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The car was good and staff helpful.Cons:
I am very frustrated that an extra 16 pound per day was required because I could not decline insurance. This had not happened before when I rented from them but was due to the way I booked it. The staff claimed this was a "requirement" but had not happened in my previous bookings.2.4 Poor
Mar 2019
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Fraudulent business. I've never had such a terrible experience renting a car. And I'm travelling a lot for business and also for pleasure. They have charged me for things they are not supposed to.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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Cancelled booking after speaking with representative of easirent at Glasgow airport. Quoted price was £40 online but became £215 in person for a 24hour car rental. Did not trust them after this to continue with the rental.2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Operating out of a trailer. Arrived with a Mercedes reservation, then offered a dirty Mitsubishi as a “comparable vehicle”. No price adjustments. Then the kicker, this gal goes on about how I need a notarized letter from my credit card insurance to them verifying liability coverage. Not mentioned in the reservation. So instead i am offered the chance to double the reservation cost through their insurance (again, for the Mitsubishi ) WITH a $2500 deposit. Total sham. I walked out. Plus you’re stranded once you get there which is probably why people pay the prices.2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
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I made it out aliveCons:
A nasty filthy dirt lot far from the airport3.2 Poor
Sep 2018
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Was quick for the drop off in GlasgowCons:
It's not at the "Ramada" it's actually at easirent which once again is further away from the Glasgow airport.Arnold Clark
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
6 locations in Glasgow
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
5 locations in Glasgow
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5.6 Fair
Jul 2017
Pros:
Comfortable new car that was reliable. But...Cons:
Upon return they point out a tiny tear in the drivers side tire. I'm talking 1cm deep and 3cm wide, in the tread (not side wall). Was told it would be a discussion but by the time I got off my flight home I had been charged $2000CAD and was only left a 30 second voicemail. Unbelievable.8.4 Very Good
Jul 2016
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When you use a debit card you have to provide two recent utility bills or other prrof of address. That can be challenging for someone from abroad. Was resolved through use of internet and electronic bills, but caused a delay.Budget
8.5
Very Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
8.5
3 locations in Glasgow
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Quick and professional service both in picking up and dropping off the car.6.8 Okay
Jul 2019
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Staff was friendly and efficient.Cons:
I was charged for a scratch that was on the bottom of the front bumper and possibly already on the car prior to my renting it. It was so low that I had to bend over to see it.7.6 Good
Oct 2018
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Quick exitCons:
Took us 3 people to ask where to drop off the car. Not a simple system.4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2017
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I was ripped off again. The second time this has happened to me in Glasgow, UK. At the end of the rental, I was charged for scratches on the wheel rim which I did not cause. All of the wheels had scrapes and scratches on them. The person checking me in only looked at ONE rim and pointed out several scratches which he said "looked new". They charged me GBP 120.00 for the scratches, and a GBP 55.00 fee for "damage processing". How ridiculous. I am going to contest these charges, because I did not drive up on curbs or otherwise damage this rim. I only parked in the hotel parking lot and at the COSTCO parking lot, both of which had parking slots and no curbs.8.0 Very Good
Oct 2017
Pros:
The car itself was great.Cons:
The site says the office is in the terminal. It was not. Just a Hirt walk. But still misleading. The wait to pick up the car was long. It cost way more than the original quote. And the directions for drop off were easily missed. I found it more by luck than by following the roadside directions.8.0 Very Good
Jun 2017
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The Peugeot 308 handled well and was large enough to be comfortable for three people and luggage. We drove it around for two weeks in England and Scotland. The staff at the Glasgow airport were knowledgeable and friendly, though service was a little slow due to many customers.Sixt
8.3
Very Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Glasgow
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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Booked through kayak no car available didn't get a refund till now10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
Pros:
The friendly, helpful manager and staff made the entire process painless. I was shown round the car and advised on its controls etc. before driving off. Quick pick up and return. I was completely satisfied with the car's condition and, as suggested, it was perfect for my needs. I'll definitely use the Glasgow office again, and would recommend them with out reserve.Cons:
The only issue with the car (a Jaguar xe) was the low roof as I, and a passenger, banged our heads exiting the car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2016
Pros:
helpful, friendly staff (what else would you expect in Glasgow) convenient central location 5 minute walk from central station and next door to motorway system for north south east or west from Glasgow. I even got a upgrade to larger car! Great value will certainly use this company again on my frequent visits to glasgowCons:
can't think of anything10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Europcar
7.6
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Glasgow
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4.4 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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I ended up paying more than double of the original booking price.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov 2021
Hertz
6.5
Okay
22 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Glasgow
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3.6 Poor
Mar 2020
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Staff was dishonest with gas prices, check their word against the receipt. Also any tiny unnoticeable ding on the hubcap will be changed to you. Scotland is the worst place I ever rent cars.Cons:
Service.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Fantastic support!! Got a puncture in the tire but everyone was wonderfully helpful and got through it with ease!6.4 Okay
Jun 2019
Pros:
I called Hertz 2x before I picked up the car, the 1st time to let them know that my flight was delayed 12 hours, and I was told they would still have my car available. The 2nd time I called to extend my rental a day, and they were very helpful, and extended the reservation at very little cost.Cons:
Economy Car was not held for me, despite me having called beforehand to confirm it would be. No real effort was made to provide a smaller car when I expressed concern over the huge replacement vehicle I was given (Scotland has tiny roads and they gave me a Volkswagon Caddy). No personnel at drop-off10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
Pros:
The staff member who helped me with pickup was so kind and helpful! I really appreciate her patience. (I think her name was Anne, but I don't remember.) Thank you for the free upgrade!!!Cons:
I wish the Oxford office had been open when I arrived. I felt a little nervous leaving the car.9.6 Wonderful
May 2019
Pros:
The car, a brand we had never even heard of (a Seat Leon), was comfortable, compact, thoughtfully designed, quiet, and a pleasure to drive.Cons:
They could have given us a manual or instructions on the Infotainment system. It was not easy to work out what all the functions were and how to use them, and we didn't even find the CD player (in the glove compartment) until near the end of our trip.8.0 Very Good
Sep 2018
Pros:
Price was decent and car was small (trust me fellow Americans, you want a small car here)Cons:
No details on return location other than addressAvis
6.0
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Glasgow
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
INTERRENT
4.4
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Glasgow
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4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2018
Cons:
I chose this company because it was listed as at the terminal. It wasn't. I had to call them three times to be picked up. It took 45 minutes after discovering they weren't at the airport. No floor mats and they were going to charge a cleaning fee if the carpets weren't clean upon return. It was bloody raining all week. That's why you have floor mats.GREEN MOTION
4.0
Mediocre
16 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.9
Value for money
4.1
3 locations in Glasgow
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Drop off was super easy. The person that handled the drop off/shuttle was super friendly and nice. They also picked us up from the airport, which is like a 2 minute drive so that was cool too. -The car was amazing! Massage drivers seat and a lot of fun features that I've never seen before.Cons:
- Worth keeping in mind when looking around that you'll have to put down an above average deposit if you choose to go with your own credit card insurance (over 2,500gbp). If you choose to go with one of their options for insurance it will add a couple hundred to your bill. So if you think this is the more inexpensive option, you may be wrong with all the extras you'll have to get. -Make sure on pick up to take pictures of everything (even scratches and dents under 4cm or whatever they suggest) We were asked on drop off if we had a picture of a dent that we were told we didn't have to document on pickup. Luckily we had figured as much and had video/pics of it. -They had the tank filled just over half which I thought was odd, usually rental cars start with a full tank but that could just be my preference.2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
Pros:
nothingCons:
To be open later than 8 pm as they are at an airport they cancelled our reservation for all three days 4 hours after we hadn’t picked it up .2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
Nothing. I did not get the car at all. I paid $203 for full rental and they tried to charge me 700 pounds on pick up and charge more costs. Awful experience and awful car rental company. I eventually walked away from the car rental due to what they were trying to charge me in addition, when clearly the confirmation said 0 due at pick up.Cons:
Stay away from Green Motion Car Rental at all costs. Awful experience, awful customer service. Downright lies spewed at pick up. Saying I needed a passport to rent car, but would waive requirement if I paid 300 pounds. Would not accept my credit card, but would take my Debit card for an extra charge per day. Very rude to me when all of this was questioned saying it was in the small print of their terms. Please remove this car rental company from your advertising.4.8 Mediocre
Oct 2019
Pros:
Staff was helpful, but found many other issues having going though a 3rd party for reservation, requiring a very high hold on our CC.Cons:
They gave me a truck instead of the car I reserved, given this when the tail gate support came off, I got charged for the dysfunction with the tailgate.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
Cons:
Employees working at the agency tried to scare me off for me to take a full insurance and pay a lot of money. I walked out of the agency and went renting somewhere else where they didn't try to influence me through fear mongering.2.0 Poor
May 2019
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Customer service , clear terms and conditionsSunnycars
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9 locations in Glasgow
Free2Move
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4 locations in Glasgow
3 locations in Glasgow
Locations in Glasgow
101 Waterloo Street
+44 844 499 3399
295 Edmiston Dr
+44 844 499 3399
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+44 20 7018 8246
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76 Lancefield Quay
+44 871 384 3471
Finneston
+44 371 384 3471
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 141 221 2124
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130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street(Scotland Street Side)G5 8NXGLASGOW
+44 141 611 7103
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99 Bogleshole Road
+44 141 280 4560
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Pheonix Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
+44 203 898 0140
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Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
+44 141 433 8268
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | S$ 148/day |
Good deal | S$ 129/day |