Edinburgh Airport (IATA: EDI) is Scotland’s busiest airport and the premier gateway for UK holidaymakers flying up from London, Birmingham, Bristol, or Belfast to explore the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and the Isle of Skye.
Where is the Car Rental Centre at Edinburgh Airport?
All major car hire suppliers at Edinburgh Airport are located in a modern, purpose-built Car Rental Centre directly connected to the terminal. Upon exiting the domestic or international arrivals hall, follow the covered walkway past the tram terminal. It is a level, 3-to-4-minute walk to the rental desks (Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget).
Driving from Edinburgh into the Highlands
One of the greatest benefits of picking up your car at Edinburgh Airport is that you do not need to drive through Edinburgh’s congested city centre. The airport sits right off the A8 and M9 motorways:
- Heading North (Highlands, Cairngorms & Aberdeen): Follow the M90 across the Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth. Bridges and motorways in Scotland are completely toll-free.
- Heading West (Loch Lomond, Stirling & Glencoe): Take the M9 past Stirling Castle and transition directly onto the scenic A84/A82 towards Glencoe and Fort William.