Car Rental in Lerwick, United Kingdom

The average car hire cost in Lerwick is $142 per day or $988 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $104 per day for Small hire from Avis. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $116 per day.
Cheapest price found: $104 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Lerwick is Small, mini. The most popular is Medium, compact.

On average, around $988. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Lerwick is $725.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Lerwick, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Lerwick that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Lerwick offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Lerwick, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Lerwick is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Lerwick is usually around $106 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Lerwick, which is $142 per day. The cheapest price we found in Lerwick is $104 per day with Avis for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Lerwick will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Lerwick. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Lerwick.

Yes, you can hire a car in Lerwick from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $104 per day. The average price per day is around $116.

You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Lerwick, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from $942 to $943 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Lerwick.