Vacation Scotland

Hiring A Car

Hiring a car in Scotland is a convenient was of getting around at your leisure without having to worry about timetables or missing your connection. All the major international car hire companies have branches in the cities and larger towns, see these great deals on car hire from a range of suppliers.

Driving in Scotland is a combination of frustrating on the crowded motorways and the trip of a lifetime through some of the loveliest temperate scenery on the planet. For most of the years, with variable Scottish weather doesn't present problems but, in the winter months and especially farther north, heavy snow, ice and white-outs can be daunting and dangerous for inexperienced drivers. Before you travel it is always a good idea to check the weather conditions, use the BBC Scottish Forecast for a more up to date weather review.

Drivers from outside the European Union are advised to obtain an International Drivers' License in their home countries, which should be presented with their full driving license at the time of rental. Most rental companies will only hire to drivers over 25 years of age with a credit card in their own name. Drivers should also check the small print in the insurance provided.

If you're planning to drive in the winter or to travel in the remoter regions of Scotland, hiring a four-wheel drive vehicle is the sensible option. Even in the summer, heavy rainfall is quite normal and can turn mountain roads into skid pans very quickly. For off-road travel it's more than sensible, it's essential.

If you're thinking of hiring a car for your Scottish holiday, it's a good idea to check online at a number of sites to make sure you get the model which best suits your need at a price to suit your pocket. The dedicated Scottish holiday site vacation-scotland.co.uk can be of help here as well.