Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport and sits just west of the city, close to the M8, M9 and the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth. From here you can reach St Andrews, Perthshire, the Cairngorms and the Scottish Borders in a morning. xDrivee does not have an office at the airport; we deliver your 4x4 to the terminal and collect it when your trip ends.
Terminal delivery at Edinburgh
Edinburgh has one passenger terminal. Tell us your flight number and arrival time on the quote form and we arrange to meet you once you are through arrivals. Together we check the vehicle, go through the controls and sign the hire agreement before you set off.
Edinburgh gets very busy in August during the festival season and around Hogmanay. If your trip falls in those weeks, book early so we can hold the vehicle you want.
Picking a 4x4 for east and central Scotland
Heading north over the Forth to Perthshire, the A9 and the Cairngorms means hill roads that regularly see snow and ice in winter. A modern Land Rover Defender with winter tyres is the sensible choice for ski trips to the Cairngorms or Glenshee and for remote cottages off the beaten track. Many visitors also use Edinburgh as the start of a North Coast 500 road trip via Inverness.
Golfers heading to St Andrews, Carnoustie or Gleneagles often book a Range Rover Sport or a 9-seater V-Class for the group and their clubs. Families and wedding parties visiting castles and country hotels across the Lothians and Borders choose a Range Rover or Velar. Estate, farm and renewable-energy contractors choose a Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger pickup.
Who books 4x4 hire at Edinburgh Airport
Golf groups, skiers, festival visitors, business travellers heading to rural sites and families touring Scotland all use our delivery service. Everyone gets the same thing: a specialist vehicle handed over at the terminal, with no desk queue.
Practical details for Edinburgh Airport hire
- Driver requirements: a full driving licence and photo ID. Age and licence-history rules depend on the vehicle and are confirmed with your quote.
- Deposit: a refundable security deposit is taken on a card in the main driver's name; the amount is shown on your quote.
- Insurance: comprehensive insurance and 24/7 breakdown cover are included, with an optional excess reduction waiver.
- Towing: a 3.5T tow bar can be added on suitable pickups and SUVs. Tell us the trailer weight.
- Extras: second driver, winter tyres, child seats, roof box and out-of-hours handover can all be added in the quote form below.