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National, Downtown Edinburgh Car hire

National 200+ ratings, reviews

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

2.0 / 10 Poor

National - Downtown Edinburgh Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

12 ANNANDALE ST, EDINBURGH, SCT, EH7 4AN, GB

Telephone

+441315570000

Pick-up Instructions

Please go to pick up address according to the GPS.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
CLOSED
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -17:00
08:00 -12:00

Deposit

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

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

25 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

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 Driving License issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
CountriesCharges

Austria

Belgium

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Italy

Poland

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Austria

Belgium

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Italy

Poland

Netherlands

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Switzerland

Ireland

Portugal

GBP 325 per rental
European Travel Coverage is required to drive from the UK mainland to Ireland or mainland Europe. 72h advance notice and branch approval are required. Only credit card payments accepted. Not valid for Premium, Luxury, or Executive cars. Fee: £325; £27 for NI to ROI. Non-UK license holders may face extra checks.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Paid is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 1000 for Chevrolet Lacetti,Kia Cerato,Volkswagen Golf,Opel Astra,Vauxhall Corsa,Vauxhall Corsa,Vauxhall Corsa,Vauxhall Corsa,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Bmw 1 Series,Kuga Winter Tyres,Volkswagen Up,Toyota Aygo,Vauxhall Insignia,Bmw 2 Series,Vauxhall Insignia,Peugeot 508,

EUR 1150 for Renault Master 11.3mâ³~,Renault Espace,Ford Galaxy,Renault Kangoo,Dodge Grand Caravan 7 Seats,Vw Caddy 5+2p,Opel Vivaro,Volkswagen T6 Kombi,Audi A4,

EUR 1400 for Toyota Kluger,Volvo Xc40,Peugeot 3008,Cadillac Cts,Mercedes E Class,Vw Shuttle Lwb,Ford Transit Custom,Toyota Sienna,Fiat Doblò,C Class Cla,Mercedes C-class,

EUR 3000 for Jaguar F-type,Jaguar F-type,Mercedes C Class,Mercedes C-class,Volvo Xc40,Range Rover Sport,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

11.1 km from Edinburgh Airport

Railway Stations

1 km from Edinburgh Waverley Station

Hotels

1 km from Jurys Inn Edinburgh

Other Landmarks

1.7 km from Royal Botanic Garden

2.4 km from Royal Yacht Britannia

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Map view of National Store Location
coordinates: 55.960147 -3.183653

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 2.0 / 10 Poor

  • 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

  • Marsh Carey

    Edinburgh

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

12 ANNANDALE ST, EDINBURGH, SCT, EH7 4AN, GB

What is the Telephone Number?

+441315570000

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

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

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

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

25 - 80 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • 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 Driving 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

    11.1 km from Edinburgh Airport

  • Railway Stations

    1 km from Edinburgh Waverley Station

  • Hotels

    1 km from Jurys Inn Edinburgh

  • Other Landmarks

    1.7 km from Royal Botanic Garden

    2.4 km from Royal Yacht Britannia

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