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Cheap SUV Hire in Inverness
| Compact SUV | $68/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $60/day |
| Compact SUV | $55/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $70/day |
| Full-size SUV | $121/day |
| Premium SUV | $138/day |
| Compact SUV | $73/day |
| Standard SUV | $70/day |
| Standard SUV | $84/day |
| Compact SUV | $108/day |
| Luxury SUV | $142/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $84/day |
| Compact SUV | $191/day |
| Compact SUV | $79/day |
Top Tips for Hiring an SUV in Inverness
- An Inverness SUV hire is the most practical type of vehicle to navigate the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands while offering the flexibility to negotiates the busy streets of the inner city. It’s also the most convenient means of getting around compared to public transport, which is hampered by timetable and schedules. Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle are situated approx. 20 miles south along the A82 while the picturesque coastal community of Ullapool is located some 57 miles north-west of Inverness via the A835.
- A person must be 21 years or over holding a valid license for at least one year to qualify for an Inverness SUV hire. We should also note that many providers including Avis and SIXT levy surcharges to drivers under the age of 25. Inverness Airport has a car hire centre where Avis, Budget and Europcar have locations in the terminal building, but you’ll need a shuttle to access the offices for Alamo, National and SIXT. These providers offer a range of attractive late-model vehicles to suit your size and taste such as the Nissan Juke and Nissan X-Trail.
- The main difficulty you’ll face driving an Inverness SUV hire in the city streets is navigating the tight corners and narrow streets in the older parts of the city centre. You may also experience some traffic congestion during the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. rush hours along the A9, A82 and A96 arteries leading in and out of the city. Weekday lunchtime hours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. are further complicated by pedestrian traffic near shopping areas and attractions around Central Inverness.
- The best locations to obtain an SUV in Inverness depend on your mode of travel into the city. Passengers arriving by air can avail themselves of the hire centre at Inverness Airport. Others travelling by train to Inverness Railway Station or bus/coach to Inverness Bus Station can find locations for Car Hire Inverness and Enterprise within walking distance. In case you’re coming in via ferry at the Port of Inverness you can locate Arnold Clark and Enterprise locations near Inverness Harbour.
- 25% of our users found an SUV hire in Inverness for $106 or less
- Book your SUV hire in Inverness at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to hire an SUV in Inverness, with prices around $46 per day. The most expensive month is July, with average prices of $137 per day.
FAQs About Hiring an SUV in Inverness
What documents does a person need to obtain an Inverness SUV hire?
The documents you need depend on whether you’re a local or a tourist. UK residents will need to produce proof of address, a valid driver’s license and perhaps proof of insurance whereas international visitors will need to show their passport and return ticket, as well as their unexpired domestic driver’s license and an International Driving Permit. In all cases, the accepted forms of payment are with a major credit card or bank debit card.
What should a person know about driving an SUV in Inverness?
Non-UK drivers operating Inverness SUV hires around the city streets should have a passing familiarity with the local rules of the road. The UK is famous for its use of CCTV cameras so obeying the speed limits is essential to avoid fines. Within the city centre or near schools and hospitals the legal limit is 20 mph and in residential areas you can drive about 30 mph. Along single carriageways 60 mph is permitted while 70 mph is the maximum allowed on dual carriageways and motorways. Only hands-free devices are allowed for use and all occupants must wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion.
Where are the best places to park an SUV in Inverness?
On-street parking is permissible in Inverness for a limited time (usually about 2h) using the Pay & Display method for parking meters. Inverness BID also operates several parking garages around the city centre, most notably the Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, where the rates are around £1.50 per 2 hours and around £7 for all-day parking, with several dedicated spaces for Blue Badge holders. You may also wish to consider a Park & Ride option if want to avoid driving into the city.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV hire prices?
KAYAK compares SUV hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does an SUV hire cost in Inverness?
On average an SUV hire in Inverness costs $121 per day.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV for a week in Inverness?
On average an SUV in Inverness costs $846 per week ($121 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV long term for a month in Inverness?
On average an SUV in Inverness costs $3,626 per month ($846 per week) to hire.
Inverness SUV Hire Company Reviews
Alamo
9.0
Wonderful
7 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
9.0
One location in Inverness
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
June 2018
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We were picked up at the airport (you have to call them and they will be there within minutes). The collection process was really quick and easy. The staff was excellent and showed us quickly the specifics of the car (which by the way was upgraded). We were offer onsite to reduce the Excess to 0 or to £100, we chose the latter which was ~£50 extra for the 3 days we rented the vehicle. The drop-off process was very easy and quick too! we got another ride to the airport from there. FYI, they took £300 deposit from the credit card which will be refunded after you return your car and they check everything is OK.Cons:
All was good!Hertz
8.8
Very Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.4
2 locations in Inverness
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9.2 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Good value6.0 Okay
Sept 2018
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Extra fees at the time of pick up. Felt really shady6.0 Okay
Aug 2018
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signage4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2018
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We were over the 2 hour pickup window due to a rail delay. Hertz gave away our car (an automatic that I paid $200 extra for in Scotland). Only car left was a stick shift...fine I’ll drive a stick!! But no reduction of price !!!8.4 Very Good
Apr 2018
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Car upgrade due to Easter. Staff was very friendly. Car was in excellent condition.Cons:
Had to wait for about 30 mins at the airport for the pick-up of the car.8.8 Very Good
Apr 2018
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The car was excellent!Cons:
I was waiting for a car in car parking by railway station. There was no information while booking what exact place on railway station should I wait a carAvis
8.7
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
7.2
One location in Inverness
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9.2 Wonderful
July 2019
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Pickup was easy and convenient.Cons:
My flight cancelled 10 hours prior to dept. I had to drop the car off at a new airport. I had one hell of a time figuring out how to get a hold of Avis to do this as the internet option told me I had to call someone. It took 30+ minutes to get a note in my res. Not even sure it was done right.10.0 Wonderful
July 2017
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Very clean and friendly service.Cons:
No problem booking when my car broke down.2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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Car is in poor condition , kept stalling ( even not in eco mode )Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Inverness
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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Staff was great! The 7 person minivan was clean and performed as expected. On my return they dropped me off st the train station. Great service! Thanks9.6 Wonderful
May 2017
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Car In excellent condition. Low mileage, excellent mpg and added unexpected benefit of Android Auto which was very useful. Friendly staff.Cons:
Slight mix up on pick up but didn't matter and sorted out. I prefer full to full fuel rather than trying to guess how much to get back to original reading.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Warm welcome, upgrade of the vehicle to a higher one, being kind to drop us tomtrain station when we returned the car. Neil was very kind and client oriented person.Cons:
Fuel was not full.Budget
8.2
Very Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.0
One location in Inverness
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7.2 Good
Aug 2019
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Drop off was very efficient.Cons:
There was a 2 fold difference between the amount on the final receipt and the initial estimate. As there are no petrol stations near Edinburgh airport, I had to hand in the car without filling the tank myself and was charged £100 for the fuel ! Give information about nearest petrol station.7.2 Good
May 2019
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The attendants at the rental desk were helpful and friendly.Cons:
The car I thought I had reserved was not available, and the only car available that would fit our luggage was in another category at more than twice the price.2.0 Poor
Nov 2018
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NoneCons:
Service was poor and filled with sneaky additional charges with little explanation. After paying for full insurance and having a defective front tire to start, they refused to reemburse for the replacement we had to fix during our trip out of pocket. Completely Irrational explanations as to why, $390.00 USD for a 4 day rental is an absurd scam. From the original quoted price of $89 +$150 for full insurance total. Upgrades were given and put on bill and told at desk no additional cost (nav, car upgrade) based on inventory availability after booking in advance, then charged to the final bill. Steer clear of Avis/Budget.5.6 Fair
Mar 2018
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Cost you quoted me was no where what i was charged in Inverness at pickup, plus outrageous costs for additional drivers AND big difference n what you quoted me for insurance and what they charged me.8.8 Very Good
July 2017
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The car was clean and the staff were friendly for the most part.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2016
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The car was clean and functionalCons:
The pick up process was slow and confusing. We got a flat tire and there was no spare, no patch kit, and Budget was extremely unhelpful throughout the entire process. Ended up having to pay for a tow truck, and a new tire out of my pocket and then upon returning the vehicle, there was no one that was willing to talk to me about the whole experience and just told me to call the customer service line, which is even worse to deal with, and it was just a terrible rental experience all around. The issue with the tire is still unresolved, and I am spending hours trying to get reimbursed, but to no avail. Worst rental experience I have ever had.Europcar
7.6
Good
14 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.8
4 locations in Inverness
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Pick up and drop off were super easy and convenient. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the whole process was smooth, quick and easy.Cons:
More information about required insurance, etc. in other countries that we weren't aware of would have been helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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The staff was really lovely! Can't say enough good things!Cons:
It's VERY hard to see where to drop the car off- luckily, the staff was wonderful and picked it up from the other garage. Better signs would be great.9.2 Wonderful
Sept 2018
Pros:
Ease of pick up and drop off, competitive price, vehicle included navigation which was very helpful.Cons:
Car interior was not cleaned before we got it. It wasn’t filthy but there were crumbs on seats and floor and gear shifter. Dust noticeable on dashboard.3.2 Poor
July 2018
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Incorrect information on website made me unable to hire the car. The young persons fee cut off was the wrong age in the confirmation email.Sixt
7.2
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.8
One location in Inverness
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8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
July 2022
10.0 Wonderful
July 2022
8.0 Very Good
June 2022
keddy by Europcar
8.8
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Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Inverness
Arnold Clark
9.6
Wonderful
1 reviewOne location in Inverness
National
10.0
Wonderful
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One location in Inverness
INTERRENT
9.2
Wonderful
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One location in Inverness
Dollar
7.5
Good
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One location in Inverness
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Inverness Ap
+44 1463 224466
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Dalcross Industrial Estate
+44 843 309 3037
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5 Harbour Rd
+44 844 499 3399
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Inverness SUV Hire Information
| Pick-up location | Inverness |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact SUV, Intermediate SUV |
| Hire locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Europcar, Arnold Clark, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt |