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Economy | $25/day |
Compact | $26/day |
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Inverness is a city with a long history and whose roads long predate the automobile and, as such, those roads are often slightly small and narrow. Small vehicles are highly recommended as larger vehicles that are common to the U.S. will struggle to fit on these roads, which is why such cars are quite uncommon to see in Inverness. Additionally, parking will be much easier for small cars like sedans, coupes, and compacts as streetside parking spaces are not always the largest.
Drivers can expect to see 20 mph as the standard speed limit for residential streets in Inverness. Additionally, speed limits of 30 mph and 40 mph are seen on thoroughfares and larger streets in Inverness, while highways and expressways in Scotland have speed limits from 60 to 70 mph.
Drivers will find that parking is widely available and much cheaper in Inverness compared to other Scottish towns. There are also plenty of parking lots and garages available in the more densely populated parts of town where streetside parking may be limited. Outside of the most popular areas, streetside parking is the predominant method of parking and is often easily and immediately available.
On average a rental car in Inverness costs $61 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Inverness found in the last 2 weeks is $47.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($25/day) and keddy by Europcar ($37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4 Seafield Road IV1 1SG (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Inverness. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Inverness is $7.18 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $86 and $115, depending on the car size.
Economy (Audi A1 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Inverness.
Car rental companies onsite at Inverness airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, National, Avis and Arnold Clark.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Inverness airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, National, Avis, Arnold Clark, and keddy by Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Inverness costs $33 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Inverness costs $34 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Inverness costs $42 per day, on average.
In Inverness, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4 Seafield Road (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Inverness costs $427 per week ($61 per day).
On average a rental car in Inverness costs $1,828 per month ($61 per day).
Most car rental providers in Inverness offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Inverness, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Inverness.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Inverness so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Drivers should keep following the safety belt rules while driving in Inverness. All passengers ages 12 and above or more than 1.35 meters in length should always fasten their seatbelts. A baby seat is required for babies weighing no more than 12 months, while those between 12 months and 4 years need infant seats. Children ages 4 to 12 should be restrained in child seats.
The minimum age for acquiring cheap car rentals in Inverness is 23. Renters between ages 23 and 25 will be limited to vehicles in a particular car group and cannot rent luxury and electric vehicles. Those under 25 will also incur a daily underage surcharge. You must hold a valid driver’s license active for at least one year.
One location in Inverness
Locations in Inverness
Terminal Building
+44 344 544 6017
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9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Pickup was easy and convenient.Cons:
My flight cancelled 10 hours prior to dept. I had to drop the car off at a new airport. I had one hell of a time figuring out how to get a hold of Avis to do this as the internet option told me I had to call someone. It took 30+ minutes to get a note in my res. Not even sure it was done right.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Very clean and friendly service.Cons:
No problem booking when my car broke down.2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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Car is in poor condition , kept stalling ( even not in eco mode )10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2 locations in Inverness
Locations in Inverness
Site 13b-c
+44 843 309 3037
Terminal Building
+44 843 309 3037
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9.2 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Good value6.0 Okay
Sep 2018
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Extra fees at the time of pick up. Felt really shady6.0 Okay
Aug 2018
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signage4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2018
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We were over the 2 hour pickup window due to a rail delay. Hertz gave away our car (an automatic that I paid $200 extra for in Scotland). Only car left was a stick shift...fine I’ll drive a stick!! But no reduction of price !!!8.4 Very good
Apr 2018
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Car upgrade due to Easter. Staff was very friendly. Car was in excellent condition.Cons:
Had to wait for about 30 mins at the airport for the pick-up of the car.8.8 Very good
Apr 2018
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The car was excellent!Cons:
I was waiting for a car in car parking by railway station. There was no information while booking what exact place on railway station should I wait a carOne location in Inverness
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Terminal Building
+44 344 544 6017
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7.2 Good
Aug 2019
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Drop off was very efficient.Cons:
There was a 2 fold difference between the amount on the final receipt and the initial estimate. As there are no petrol stations near Edinburgh airport, I had to hand in the car without filling the tank myself and was charged £100 for the fuel ! Give information about nearest petrol station.7.2 Good
May 2019
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The attendants at the rental desk were helpful and friendly.Cons:
The car I thought I had reserved was not available, and the only car available that would fit our luggage was in another category at more than twice the price.2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
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NoneCons:
Service was poor and filled with sneaky additional charges with little explanation. After paying for full insurance and having a defective front tire to start, they refused to reemburse for the replacement we had to fix during our trip out of pocket. Completely Irrational explanations as to why, $390.00 USD for a 4 day rental is an absurd scam. From the original quoted price of $89 +$150 for full insurance total. Upgrades were given and put on bill and told at desk no additional cost (nav, car upgrade) based on inventory availability after booking in advance, then charged to the final bill. Steer clear of Avis/Budget.5.6 Fair
Mar 2018
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Cost you quoted me was no where what i was charged in Inverness at pickup, plus outrageous costs for additional drivers AND big difference n what you quoted me for insurance and what they charged me.8.8 Very good
Jul 2017
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The car was clean and the staff were friendly for the most part.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2016
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The car was clean and functionalCons:
The pick up process was slow and confusing. We got a flat tire and there was no spare, no patch kit, and Budget was extremely unhelpful throughout the entire process. Ended up having to pay for a tow truck, and a new tire out of my pocket and then upon returning the vehicle, there was no one that was willing to talk to me about the whole experience and just told me to call the customer service line, which is even worse to deal with, and it was just a terrible rental experience all around. The issue with the tire is still unresolved, and I am spending hours trying to get reimbursed, but to no avail. Worst rental experience I have ever had.2 locations in Inverness
Locations in Inverness
4 Seafield Road
+44 1463 235525
Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est
+44 1667 708888
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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Staff was great! The 7 person minivan was clean and performed as expected. On my return they dropped me off st the train station. Great service! Thanks9.6 Wonderful
May 2017
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Car In excellent condition. Low mileage, excellent mpg and added unexpected benefit of Android Auto which was very useful. Friendly staff.Cons:
Slight mix up on pick up but didn't matter and sorted out. I prefer full to full fuel rather than trying to guess how much to get back to original reading.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Warm welcome, upgrade of the vehicle to a higher one, being kind to drop us tomtrain station when we returned the car. Neil was very kind and client oriented person.Cons:
Fuel was not full.One location in Inverness
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Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est
+44 1667 461199
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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We were picked up at the airport (you have to call them and they will be there within minutes). The collection process was really quick and easy. The staff was excellent and showed us quickly the specifics of the car (which by the way was upgraded). We were offer onsite to reduce the Excess to 0 or to £100, we chose the latter which was ~£50 extra for the 3 days we rented the vehicle. The drop-off process was very easy and quick too! we got another ride to the airport from there. FYI, they took £300 deposit from the credit card which will be refunded after you return your car and they check everything is OK.Cons:
All was good!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
6.0 Okay
Apr 2023
3 locations in Inverness
Locations in Inverness
Falcon Square Entrance
+44 371 384 2613
Terminal Building
+44 371 384 1121
Unit 2A Dalcross Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3470
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Pick up and drop off were super easy and convenient. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the whole process was smooth, quick and easy.Cons:
More information about required insurance, etc. in other countries that we weren't aware of would have been helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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The staff was really lovely! Can't say enough good things!Cons:
It's VERY hard to see where to drop the car off- luckily, the staff was wonderful and picked it up from the other garage. Better signs would be great.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Ease of pick up and drop off, competitive price, vehicle included navigation which was very helpful.Cons:
Car interior was not cleaned before we got it. It wasn’t filthy but there were crumbs on seats and floor and gear shifter. Dust noticeable on dashboard.3.2 Poor
Jul 2018
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Incorrect information on website made me unable to hire the car. The young persons fee cut off was the wrong age in the confirmation email.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
One location in Inverness
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Unit 2, Dalcross Ind. Estate
+44 20 7018 8246
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8.0 Very good
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
8.0 Very good
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
One location in Inverness
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46 Harbour Road
+44 146 372 3720
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2018
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Avoid this companyCons:
Time wastersOne location in Inverness
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Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est
+44 1667 461199
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Terminal Building
+44 166 746 0079
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2 locations in Inverness
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Site 13 B-c
+44 843 309 3037
Terminal Building
+44 843 309 3037
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4 locations in Inverness
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Falcon Square Entrance- Eastgate Shopping Centre,11Eastgate
+44 146 324 2298
Inverness Airport Terminal Building
08713841121
Thistle Hotel- Millburn Road
+44 871 384 3470
Unit 2A Dalcross Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3470
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One location in Inverness
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Inverness Ap
+44 1463 224466
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Dalcross Industrial Estate
+44 843 309 3037
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5 Harbour Rd
+44 844 499 3399
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40 Harbour Road
+44 1463 251500
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $61/day |
Good deal | $49/day |
Pick-up location | Inverness |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, Premium |
Rental locations | 31 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar |