Car Rental Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh airport is a large and busy airport in Scotland and is known as the place ‘where Scotland meets the world’. It is situated in the area of Ingliston in the city of Edinburgh, just 5 miles from the city centre. It can be found off of the M8 and M9 motorways, making it conveniently located as a gateway to exploring Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Cars can be hired direct from the airport, enabling a hassle free start to your visit.

Car Hire Edinburgh Airport: A guide to Edinburgh

Flying to Edinburgh from Ireland:
It is possible to fly direct to Edinburgh from the Irish cities of Knock, Cork, Dublin and Shannon and on a connecting flight from Donegal and Kerry. Popular airlines include Flybe, Air Lingus and British airways. 

Getting there:
The airport is accessed via the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road. It is reached by car on the M8 from Glasgow and the M9 from Stirling. It is also possible to reach the airport from the M90 motorway from Perth driving on the Forth Road Bridge. Hiring a car from the airport is a convenient and affordable way of discovering the city and the surrounding areas at your own pace. 

The City of Edinburgh:
Edinburgh is best known for its famous castle and majestic highland scenery. It is the capital of Scotland and boasts a medieval Old Town and a graceful Georgian New Town. The architecture of the area is truly beautiful. The neoclassical buildings are enveloped by gardens, which delight visitors throughout the year. The city’s top attractions include:
 

• Edinburgh Castle: home to Scotland’s crown jewels and looming over the city it provides spectacular views.
• One mile to the east of Edinburgh castle is Arthur’s Seat. It is the highest group of hills and provides a wonderfully wild walk for its visitors.
• Head to Princes Street for shopping. It is located in the new town and contains a selection of high street and designer shops.
• The Scottish National Gallery is a beautiful neo-classical building found in Central Edinburgh and is home to some of the best collections of fine art in the world.