In late July, my husband and I would like to rent a car in Edinburgh near Waverley station to tour the highlands, then turn in the following day late in Glasgow, in order to catch the night train Glasgow to London. Can't find a company that would allow me to do both. Is this impossible? Alternate would be to rent in Edinburgh, turn in at Fort William and catch the train there, but Fort William is a much more expensive overnight train trip to London.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7982 posts
Hi Kathy-just this weekend, we reserved a car from Arnold Clark car rentals for this August. We're picking up in Inverness and returning it at the Edinburgh airport, for what that's worth.
Is the problem that the companies you'e looking at don't have a Glasgow return office, or is it the late-hour return that they're not allowing? Have you checked with Arnold Clark? Hopefully you can find a company that will work with you.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
In addition to the issues mentioned, advance booking for a two-day rental often costs as much as three days. Auto Europe is another place to compare rates and availability.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
How late are you trying to return it? The downtown locations will not be open as late. You might look into dropping it off at the airport and catching the bus into the city. It's an easy bus.
PAm
Posted by
OP
Southern CA
60 posts
Thanks. I am searching Kayak and I had not thought of the airport locations staying open later. I'll try that.