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Car hire in Scotland

Whichever attraction you fancy, car hire in Scotland is the most convenient mode of travel. It affords visitors the freedom they need to exploring everything this fabulous country has to offer, from the world's most challenging modern golf courses through to the cities packed with medieval and baroque era structures.

Major airports and ports

Scotland has four international airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick and Aberdeen. The country also has numerous minor airports that serve domestic travellers going to and from big cities far-flung islands. There are many domestic ferry services in Scotland, while Stena Line runs trips to England, Ireland and the Netherlands.

Transport

In addition to Glasgow's rail, bus and coach services, the city also offers subway transport. There are also bus and train lines serving other cities, but car rental in Scotland is by far the easiest way to get around. ScotRail transports visitors between London and Scotland, as does Virgin Trains. Scotland car hire depots are located in all of the countries major cities, towns and airport arrival halls.

Driving tips

In Scotland, motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road, with holders of overseas driving licences are authorized in the country for up to 12 months. Be aware that in addition to remote speed cameras, police cars vigilantly patrol for speed limit violators.

Places to visit

Compare cheap car hire in Scotland with CompareCarHire.co.uk to guarantee the best prices for a driving holiday in Scotland. The Highlands offer mystifying standing stones, age-old castles and the infamous Loch Ness monster, while motoring over to the Kingdom of Fife will reveal the magnificently preserved Saint Andrews Sarcophagus. The Caberston Forest by the Scottish borders boasts strategic strongholds over which Iron Age sentinels kept watch.

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

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