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Avis, Edinburgh Central Car Rental

Avis 2000+ ratings, 8 reviews

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

7.8 / 10 Good

Avis - Edinburgh Central Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

24 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone

+443305510925

Pick-up Instructions

Pickup instruction is being collected.

Drop-off Instructions

Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
10:00 -16:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus GBP 30030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

Visa Master DinersClub AMEX

UnionPay,JCB are not accepted.

Note that two credit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: Ford Focus Kombi, Audi A3, Fiat 600e, Polestar 2, Mercedes-benz Cla, Mercedes E-class, Ford Tourneo, Bmw 5 Series Estate, Toyota Bz4x, Mercedes Benz Gla, Mercedes V Class, Bmw X1, Toyota Proace Verso

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master

Visa Master

JCB is not accepted.

Note that two debit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: Ford Focus Kombi, Audi A3, Fiat 600e, Polestar 2, Mercedes-benz Cla, Mercedes E-class, Ford Tourneo, Bmw 5 Series Estate, Toyota Bz4x, Mercedes Benz Gla, Mercedes V Class, Bmw X1, Toyota Proace Verso

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

23 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 23 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 2 year's of license holding time: Ford Focus Kombi

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）

In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Ireland
Republic of Ireland provided a Continental Cover package must be purchased before the pick-up date. To purchase Continental Cover, please email Avisbudget.ukoperations@abg.com. The total price depends on the number of days the vehicle will be in the Republic of Ireland with a reference rate of £30 per day.

Not allowed:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Conditional is not allowed.
Cross-border insurance (Continental Cover) has been temporarily suspended, so cross-border travel is not possible. However, cross-border policies and prices may be changed without notice. Please inform the store of your cross-border travel plan when picking up the car. Please refer to the store for all regulations.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

6.8 mi from Edinburgh Airport

Railway Stations

0.6 mi from Edinburgh Waverley Station

4.1 mi from Newcraighall

4.2 mi from Kingsknowe

Hotels

0.6 mi from Jurys Inn Edinburgh

0.7 mi from St Marys Street Holiday Apartment

Other Landmarks

1 mi from Royal Botanic Garden

1.5 mi from Royal Yacht Britannia

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Map view of Avis Store Location
coordinates: 55.960277777778 -3.1863888888889

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.8 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Beau Bentham

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, October 22, 2015

    Used AVIS in both Germany and the UK. The overall service was nothing special but also had no issues. However, both times I was given a car that was a lower tier than the model advertised online.
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  • Harlan Law

    Edinburgh

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Monday, October 20, 2014

    The vehicle was in excellent condition and the service was very good.
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  • Denise Robin

    Edinburgh

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, August 9, 2014

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  • Poppy Sidney

    Edinburgh

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, August 3, 2014

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  • Verne Cumberland

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, July 19, 2014

    Great service, got a free upgrade.
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  • Sophia Cook(e)

    Edinburgh

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

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  • Beatrice Daisy

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, May 11, 2019

    Very good. I actually got a Vauxhall Mokka 1.4. The car was very new and in great condition. No upselling.
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  • Norton Simpson

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

    Excellent service attitude, they stayed late to help us pick up the car! Not as bad as some reviews said.
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  • Natalie Springhall

    Edinburgh

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, January 3, 2022

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  • Morgan Tony

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, June 5, 2020

    Excellent
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  • Lesley Chesterton

    Edinburgh

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, August 11, 2019

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  • Elvis Lee

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, April 6, 2025

    This was my first time renting a car in the UK and driving on the right-hand side. Driving in the Scottish Highlands with narrow roads took some time to get used to. The vehicle was in excellent condition. The staff handling pickup and return were efficient and straightforward, and the car was even upgraded!
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  • Anonymous

    Edinburgh

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, August 9, 2026

    They opened right at 10 and there was already a long line at the door. It took quite a while to actually get the car, but aside from that everything was fine.
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What's the address of the rental location?

24 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, UNITED KINGDOM

What is the Telephone Number?

+443305510925

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

23 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 23 - 24 years old with charge of GBP 40 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

The following models require 2 year's of license holding time: Ford Focus Kombi

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    EU/EEA Driving License

    EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）

    In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    6.8 mi from Edinburgh Airport

  • Railway Stations

    0.6 mi from Edinburgh Waverley Station

    4.1 mi from Newcraighall

    4.2 mi from Kingsknowe

  • Hotels

    0.6 mi from Jurys Inn Edinburgh

    0.7 mi from St Marys Street Holiday Apartment

  • Other Landmarks

    1 mi from Royal Botanic Garden

    1.5 mi from Royal Yacht Britannia

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