Car Hire at Aberdeen Airport
Car hire, both self drive or chauffeur driven, can be arranged at Aberdeen Airport. Hiring a car can be a great transport option as you can book it in advance and you do not have to rely on public transport to get you to your final destination.
There are 8 car hire providers located at Aberdeen Airport with "Pick up" facilities located close to the Airport on Bromfield Road. It is usually cheaper if you book your car before you arrive at the airport because you can often get the best deals and discounts the earlier you book. However, you can usually request a hire car upon arrival at the airport.
To find car hire branch locations at Aberdeen Airport please see the map below. When returning your car you should drop it off at "Car Rental Ready and Return". You should collect a ticket when you enter the facility and leave the ticket inside the vehicle.
Direct Bookings
| Provider | Phone | Website | |||
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 | +44 (0) 844 499 33 99 | www.sixt.co.uk | Exclusive 10% discount |  | |
 | + 44 (0) 871 384 0295 | www.europcar.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 871 384 1086 | www.alamo.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 871 384 11 40 | www.nationalcar.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 844 581 0147 | www.avis.co.uk | Spring Sale: Up to 15% off! | | |
 | + 44 (0) 843 309 3001 | www.hertz.co.uk | | ||
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+ 44 (0) 844 544 3470 | www.budget.co.uk | | ||
 | + 44 (0) 800 800 227 | www.enterprise.com | |
Car Hire Centre
To check prices from all of the car hire providers at Aberdeen you could use online comparison sites. Online comparison sites let you work out quickly and easily which company can offer you the best price.
Car Hire Centre
The Car Hire Centre will help you find the cheapest quote for your destination because they compare car hire prices for over 5250 locations around the world, including Aberdeen Airport. On average they save their customers around £30 on each of their car hire bookings.
You can also get a quote over the phone by calling +44 (0)844 816 0099.
holiday autos
You can also compare car hire using holiday autos. They have partnered with car hire providers throughout the world so you are sure to get a good deal with them.
holiday autos
Simply visit the holiday autos website to get a car hire quote. They also compare the price for vans, mini buses and campervans.
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Map of Aberdeen Car Hire Locations
Information for Under 25's
Drivers under the age of 25 can hire a car but each provider has different regulations and charges regarding young drivers. Most providers will require drivers to be over 21 and to have held a license for over 3 years. Other providers will have a minimum age of over 25 years old and some will only let drivers hire some vehicle groups if they are over 30 years of age. Therefore, if you are a young driver you must contact your car hire provider to check what their minimal requirements are.
On top of this you may be charged a Young Driver’s Surcharge. A Young Driver’s Surcharge is usually charged for drivers aged between 21 and 25 and the charge is added for each day of the hire. The charge differs depending on the country of hire and sometimes providers will not charge a Young Driver’s Surcharge. To discover car hire providers’ rules and regulations for hiring a car scroll to the bottom of the page and click "More details" under each provider.
Documents Needed
Upon arrival at the rental station you must present a valid Driver’s License, this includes both the card and paper counterpart for drivers from the UK and Ireland. If you fail to provide both parts of your license then your car rental will be cancelled.
Drivers who are not from the European Union should provide an International Driver’s Permit upon arrival of the car hire collection. You may also have to produce some form of ID such as your passport, which you should have on you as you are at the airport.
Insurance
Buying insurance tips
A car hire policy will usually say it includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Waiver but what does this mean? All this means is you are covered if the vehicle gets stolen or damaged, however, it is NOT insurance and it will not cover any excess you have to pay. Sometimes excess can be over £1000 which is why you should purchase an excess insurance policy along with your car hire. Some providers will offer this but at a high price, you can save money by purchasing insurance from a company which specialises in excess insurance which will cover any excess you may have to pay as a result of an accident or theft. One such company is Insurance4CarHire who offer annual and daily insurance policies covering excess for up to £2000.
Benefits of buying Excess insurance separately from your car hire provider:
- You are covered for any excess on damage to the vehicle including damage to the under carriage, roof, tyres and windows (items which are usually excluded from car hire provider’s own excess insurance policies).
- Your excess is covered if the vehicle was stolen while you were hiring it.
- You can use it with all car hire providers.
- You can cover up to 7 additional drivers.
- Your baggage can be covered.
- Any age driver can be covered.
You can save yourself money in the long run if you buy a separate excess insurance and you can relax safe in the knowledge you are covered should anything happen to your vehicle. For more information visit Insurance4CarHire.
Other insurance options your car hire provider may offer:
For more car hire terms please visit the Car Hire Centre.
Tips
When you return your vehicle to the provider at Aberdeen Airport you will be charged for any damage. To avoid being charged for damage caused before your hire started you should check the vehicle for damage when you receive the keys to the vehicle before you leave the forecourt. If you find any damage you should report it to the car hire provider and request they document the damage. If you do not do this the provider may hold you responsible for causing the damage at the end of the rental period and make you responsible for paying for its repair. You should also consider taking photos before and after your rental to prove no damage was made during the rental.
To avoid excessive fuel charges you should return your vehicle with the same amount of fuel as was in the car when you received it. If the car is returned with insufficient fuel the provider is entitled to charge you for the fuel which is often a considerable amount more than it would have been to fill it yourself.
Finally you should always make sure you have some knowledge of the road regulations in your destination. Always take the same care driving as you would in your own country. This means never drink and drive, never use your phone while driving and take plenty of breaks so that you are not tired while driving. The Car Hire Centre provides more information on car hire advice.
Airport Surcharge
The airport will usually charge the car hire providers for using their facilities. This charge is usually passed on to the customer either included in your policy or a fee will be requested upon arrival at the airport. Be aware of this charge and read your policy wording to avoid any surprise fees when you arrive at the airport.
Aberdeen Airport Car Hire Providers
Below you can find further information about the car hire providers at Aberdeen and also current provider discounts.
Provider Extras
If you require any extras with your car hire such as roof racks or entertainment systems, they should be requested in advance of your booking. Not all extras are available at every location. Below is a list of popular extras you may require and which provider offers them at Aberdeen:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Seats |  | | | | | | | |
| Satellite Navigation | | | | | | | | |
| Hire via Phone App. | | | |  | | | | |
| Disabled Driver Hand Controls | | | | | | | | |
| Entertainment Systems | | | | | | | | |
What to do out of hours
The Europcar stations at Aberdeen airport is open 7am-10pm Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm on a Saturday and 9am-10pm on a Sunday. Should you require car hire outside of these hours you will need to contact Europcar to arrange an out of hours collection.
Minimum age of hire
Driver’s aged between 21-22 will be charged a daily Young Driver's Surcharge of about £13 per day. There are restrictions on the type of vehicle young drivers can hire.
Cost of additional driver
Depending on the vehicle type an additional driver will costs from £4.99 per day at Aberdeen Airport
*Airport Connect
Europcar offer and Airport Connect which is a one way hire which means you can either pick up your car from a local branch and drop it at the airport or collect it from the airport and drop the vehicle at a local branch or airport branch. Airport Connect starts from £49 exclusively, click here for more information.
Services for disabled drivers
Europcar provide Lynx hand controls for physically challenged drivers and adapted cars for drivers and passengers on request. To reserve an adapted vehicle call 0870 384 1087 or email Reservationsuk@mail.europcar.com at least 48 hours before the rental is due to start. Large printed documents may also be requested on request.
What to do out of hours
The Aberdeen Airport branch of National car hire is open Monday-Friday from 7am to 10pm, Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 10pm. For rentals outside these times you will need to contact National and request an "Out of Hours" rental.
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age requirement for National at Aberdeen is 21. For drivers aged between 21-24 a Young Driver's Surcharge will be added. The charge for drivers aged 21-22 is about £14.77 per day and £10.43 per day for drivers aged between 23-24.
Cost of additional driver
The charge for additional drivers at Aberdeen Airport is about £6.50 per day for each extra driver.
HireRewards
National offer a car rental loyalty scheme which they call HireRewards. The scheme provides 10% discount on all car, van and prestige car rental, free membership, cover for 2 additional drivers, priority upgrade and much more.
Airport Connect
National Car Rental offer one way hire (which they call Airport Connect) at a fixed price of £49 which lets you collect your vehicle from Aberdeen Airport and drop the car off at your local National branch or another airport branch. You can also collect your vehicle from your local branch and drop your car at the airport to save you the hassle of parking at the airport.
Drivers with disabilities
National car hire at Aberdeen Airport can add mobility devices to their vehicles for customers with disabilities at no additional charge. To reserve please call (888) 273-5262 or email mobility@nationalcar.com.
What to do out of hours
Open Mon-Fri: 07:00-22:00, Sat: 08:00-18:00, Sun: 09:00-22:00. Alamo may open for out of hours collections at an additional cost.
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age to hire a car with Alamo at Aberdeen Airport is 21. For drivers aged 21-22 a young driver surcharge of about £14.77 per day will be added and from the age 23-24 a charge of £10.43 per day will be added. There are various restriction on the minimum age to hire a premium car with Alamo from Aberdeen Airport.
Cost of additional driver
At Aberdeen Airport the additional driver charge for Alamo is about £6.50 per day.
Refuelling options
When you receive your Alamo car it should be full of fuel. Alamo then offer 2 refeling options: the first is to Prepay for a full tank on collection of the vehicle so that the vehicle can be returned empty or low on fuel. The second option is to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel and pay no additional fueling fee.
What to do out of hours
The Hertz branch at Aberdeen is open Monday-Friday between the hours of 0730-2200, Saturday 0900-1800 and Sunday 0930-1800. To information on hiring a vehicle outside of these times please read the Rental Qualifications and Requirements on their website.
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age for a hire with Hertz at Aberdeen Airport is 19. Drivers under the age of 25 will have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge of £15.75 per day plus VAT with a maximum charge of £157.50 per rental. A discount for students is provided by Hertz for drivers aged 19-24 but a Young Driver Surcharge still applies.
Price to add an additional driver
Hertz charge about £9 per rental day for each additional driver with the maximum charge being £90 per rental.
Services for physically challenged drivers
Hertz offer hand controls for disabled drivers, wheelchair accessible vehicles and left foot accelerators at Aberdeen Airport. To request any of these please contact them 24 hours before hire by calling 0870 840 0084
What to do out of hours
The Avis branch at Aberdeen Airport is open 7.30am-10pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on a Saturday and 9.30am to 10pm Sunday. They do provide an out of hours service on request for an additional fee.
Minimum age of hire
Avis do offer car hire for under 25s at Aberdeen Airport but the minimum age for a hire is 23 years old. All drivers aged 23-35 years old will be charged a Young Driver Surcharge of £12.93 per day with a maximum of charge of £120.93 per rental.
Cost of additional driver
The cost for an additional sriver with Avis is £9 per day and the maximum charge is £390 per rental per driver.
Disabled Driver Options
Customers can request Lynx hand controls from Avis at Aberdeen Airport by calling 08445 81 81 81.
What to do out of hours
Budget offer a meet and greet service at Aberdeen Airport. Contact Budget for the times they will operate this service by calling +44 1224 771777
Minimum and maximum age of hire
Customers can hire a vehicle off Budget if they are aged over 23 but drivers aged 23-25 years old will be charged £12.93 per day as a Young Driver's Surcharge. The maximum age of a hire with Budget is 75 years old and renters aged over 70 will have to pay a Senior Driving Surcharge of £12.93 per day.
Price to add an additional driver to the booking
An additional fee of £9 per day will be added to your booking for each additional driver with Budget.
Disabled Driver Options
Lynx hand controls can be provided by Budget on request by calling 0844 544 3407, 48 working hours before your rental is due to begin.
What to do out of hours
Sixt opening hours:
- Mon-Fri: From 7.30am until 8pm
- Sat-Sun (and bank holidays): From 7.30am until 6pm
Out of hours return available on request.
Minimum age of hire
The minimum age of hire to rent a car from Sixt depends on your required rental vehicle. For most vehicle groups the minimum age is 21.
Price of a Satellite Navigation System
Satellite navigation rentals cost from £8.40 per day.
One Way Hire
One way rentals cost from £60 for cars and £180 for trucks.
Cost of an additional driver
From only £5.22 per day you can add drivers to your rental.
What to do out of hours
Enterprise is open 7am-10pm Monday to Friday and 9am-6pm on weekends. For car hire outside these times you may be charged an out of hours fee.
Disabled driver information
Enterprise offer specialised options for their customers with disabilities such as added hand controls to their vehicles. Enterprise request 2 days notice to fit the controls.
Minimum and maximum age of hire
The minimum age to hire a vehicle with Enterprise from Aberdeen Airport is 23 years old and any driver aged 23-24 must pay a Young Driver's Surcharge of £14.99 per day. For larger vehicle groups such as 4 x 4s there is a minimum age requirement of either 25 or 30 years old.