Sumburgh Shetland Airport car hire

The average cost to hire a car at Sumburgh Shetland Airport is $295 per day and $2,061 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is $245 per day for Small hire from Avis.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $405 per day.
Cheapest price found: $245 per day.

It depends. Some car hire companies at Sumburgh Shetland Airport accept debit cards, but 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.

As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Sumburgh Shetland Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. 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 at Sumburgh Shetland Airport is usually around $221 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of $295.

The cheapest price we found at Sumburgh Shetland Airport is $245 per day with Avis for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Sumburgh Shetland Airport, the excess ranges from around $703 to $1,176, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Kia Ceed, averages $295 per day at Sumburgh Shetland Airport. The cheapest price we found is $295 per day with Avis.

Small car hire, like the Kia Picanto or similar, costs on average $405 per day at Sumburgh Shetland Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is $245 per day with Avis.

No. It's a little higher than United Kingdom's average daily car rental price, which is around $176.

Avis is currently the only car hire company available at Sumburgh Shetland Airport.

Yes – you can pick up Avis hire cars from Sumburgh Shetland Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.

No, it's around 67% more expensive to hire a car at Sumburgh Shetland Airport. The cheapest car hire at Sumburgh Shetland Airport starts from $245 per day, while options in Sumburgh start from $147 per day.

But there's more to it than price. Picking up away from the airport means an extra journey. Central Sumburgh is around 1.3km away from Sumburgh Shetland Airport. It'll take you around 5 minutes to get there by car or 9 minutes by public transport.

While Sumburgh locations are usually cheaper, airport car hire is more convenient when you've just landed. It's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.

Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Sumburgh Shetland Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.

The most popular according to travellers is Avis, with a 1.0 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently Avis.

Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Sumburgh Shetland Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals in and around Sumburgh. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Sumburgh Shetland Airport.

When you rent a car near Sumburgh Shetland Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.

You can book car hire at Sumburgh Shetland Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

The documents you need to rent a car at Sumburgh Shetland Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.

Finding the best car hire deal at Sumburgh Shetland Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.