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  • from $33 per day
  • 8.8 top rated · Europcar

A rental car here costs $171 a day on average, about $1 198 for a week. The most popular car class is 7-seat minivan, at about $329 a day. Drivalia is the cheapest for a small car, about $41 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • Meet and greet: 2
  • Free cancellation: 9 of 9
  • Debit card accepted: 5 of 9
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Keddy BY Europcar
  • National
  • Enterprise
  • Sixt
  • +3

Where to pick up in Giffnock

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Glasgow Train Station Central Station · 7 km Train station 9 $33 19 min
Glasgow East · 9 km City office 2 $114 13 min

Nearby, 10–38 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Glasgow West · 10 km City office 7 $35 18 min
Glasgow Airport International · 11 km Airport 15 $29 20 min
Glasgow Hardgate · 15 km City office 2 $89 18 min
Glasgow Airport Prestwick · 38 km Airport 1 $154 21 min

Car rental prices in Giffnock by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat 500, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Aygo X 6 $33 $47
Economy Opel Corsa, Renault Zoe, Skoda Fabia 9 $44 $74
Compact Mercedes A Class, Ford Focus, Nissan Juke 9 $55 $102
Intermediate Mercedes CLA, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, Skoda Octavia 6 $58 $90
Standard Opel Insignia, Alfa-Romeo Tonale, Mercedes GLB 5 $65
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class 2 $88
Station wagon BMW 3 Series Estate, BMW 5 Series Estate, Mercedes C Class Estate 3 $110 $158
SUV Citroen C3 Aircross, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen T-Roc 9 $72 $135
5-seat MPV BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1 $98
7-seat minivan Peugeot 5008, Opel Zafira, Volkswagen Sharan 8 $92 $274
9-seat van Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo, Ford Tourneo Custom 3 $113
Luxury Mercedes CLA, Mercedes E Class, Mercedes EQE 2 $218
Premium Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes C Class 5 $75
Cargo van Ford Luton, Ford Transit Cargo Van, Ford Transit SWB Van 1 $131

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Fiat 500 rental car in Giffnock Drivalia

Fiat 500

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day
Volkswagen Up rental car in Giffnock Drivalia

Volkswagen Up

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day
Toyota Aygo X rental car in Giffnock Drivalia

Toyota Aygo X

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Toyota Aygo rental car in Giffnock Avis

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Citroen C3 rental car in Giffnock Avis

Citroen C3

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Giffnock Avis

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
from $45/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Giffnock Drivalia

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Opel Corsa rental car in Giffnock Enterprise

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day

Convertible car rental Giffnock

Car rental companies in Giffnock

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Europcar

16 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 10000+ reviews
from $235/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $2 115

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Glasgow Train Station Central Station
76 Lancefield Quay Finneston, Glasgow, G3 8HP
4403713843471

Budget

19 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $67/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $2 060

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Glasgow Train Station Central Station
70 Lancefield Street Paisley, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8JD
03305510929

Keddy BY Europcar

18 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $235/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 115

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Glasgow Train Station Central Station
76 Lancefield Quay Finneston, Glasgow, G3 8HP
4403713843471

National

Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00 22 min wait Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.5

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
Enterprise Rent A Car, 40 Oswald St, Glasgow, G1 4PL, SCT
0141-2212124

Enterprise

Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–16:00 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.0
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 312

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
40 Oswald Street, Glasgow, G1 4PL, SCT
0141-2212124

Sixt

Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–16:30 17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $83/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 937

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SL
+442070188246

Avis

Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun 07:00–18:00 19 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.6
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $44/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.8 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 924

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Avis at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
99 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 7DN
03305510928

Drivalia

Meet and greet Mon–Fri 08:00–17:59 · Sat–Sun 08:00–13:59 17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
5.1
Average 10000+ reviews
from $33/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.6 Cleanliness 6.0 Service at the rental desk 5.1 Pick-up process 4.1 Drop-off process 6.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 913

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Drivalia at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street, Glasgow, G5
0141 611 7103

Routes

Meet and greet Mon–Fri 07:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $126/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Deductible from $2 842

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat

Office

Routes at Glasgow Train Station Central Station
76 Lancefield Quay, Finneston, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8HP, United Kingdom
443713843471

Rental conditions in Giffnock

Based on 9 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 23. Drivers under 25 pay $39 a day extra (Drivalia).
Debit card Accepted by 5 of 9 suppliers: Europcar, Budget, Keddy BY Europcar, Sixt and Avis.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 9 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 7 of 9 suppliers. Limited at Keddy BY Europcar and Drivalia.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers), Same to same (3 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 53%, manual 47%.
Electric and hybrid Mercedes EQE, Mazda MX-30, Volvo XC40 and Renault Zoe, from $72 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (8 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (8 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (8 suppliers). Deductible: $1 913–$2 842.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Environmental fee
One-way rental Allowed by 4 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $0–$108.
Extras GPS (9 suppliers), Child seat (9 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), Wi-Fi (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers)

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Car rental in Giffnock: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 16 min at Europcar to 22 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Drivalia is the cheapest at about $41 a day and is rated 5.1 out of 10. Europcar is rated 8.8 and costs about $338.

53% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 7 of 9 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 23, and drivers under 25 pay from $39 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Spain, the UK and France. A typical rental lasts 5 days.

Car rental in Giffnock: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Giffnock?
Car rental in Giffnock starts from $33 per day, and the average price is $171 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $513 for a 3-day weekend and $1 198 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Giffnock?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Giffnock over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • 7-seat minivan: $329 per day
  • Compact: $138 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Giffnock?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Giffnock over the last 12 months:
  • Enterprise, average price $107 per day
  • National
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Giffnock?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Giffnock are:
  • Europcar: rated 8.8/10 by 10000+ customers, average price $463 per day
  • Budget: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $107 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $183 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Giffnock?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Giffnock are:
  • Drivalia: about $41 per day
  • Enterprise: about $64 per day
  • National: about $76 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Giffnock?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Drivalia and Routes
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Giffnock and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Giffnock, one-way rentals are offered by Enterprise and Drivalia. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Giffnock?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Giffnock is 23, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Giffnock:
  • Drivalia: minimum age 23, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Giffnock with a debit card?
Rental companies in Giffnock typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Giffnock: Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Keddy BY Europcar and Avis. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Giffnock offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Giffnock include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Europcar, Budget and Avis. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Giffnock?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Giffnock are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Keddy BY Europcar and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Enterprise, Drivalia and Routes.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Giffnock?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Giffnock include Europcar, Enterprise and National. The cheapest is Enterprise, from $72 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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