Dundee car rentals

If you plan on driving in and around the city, a compact economy vehicle will suit the narrow streets and city traffic while being lighter on fuel. For adventures further afield with the family in tow, a sturdy 4x4 could be better for comfort and safety, especially in wet weather and snow. On business trips, opt for a sleek saloon.

Certain areas in Dundee, such as The Glens and Douglas, are strict 20mph zones, so watch out for signs when you’re driving in the centre to avoid an unwelcome fine. You’ll more than likely head down Kingsway at some point during your visit, which has a 40mph limit and speed cameras to watch out for. The national limit on motorways and dual carriageways is 70mph, although you’ll have to keep an eye out for average speed checks, which are common throughout Scotland.

The centre of Dundee is home to plenty of multi-storey car parks, including Discovery Quay Car Park next to the V&A museum and Nethergate opposite the train station. There are around 530 on-street parking spots and charging hours are from 8:00–20:00, Monday to Sunday, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to find a spot no matter when you’re visiting. The cost varies between locations, but you can expect to pay around £3 per hour in the city centre.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dundee. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Dundee is C$ 9.44 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 113 and C$ 151, depending on the car size.

Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Dundee.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Dundee costs C$ 26 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Dundee costs C$ 32 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Dundee costs C$ 67 per day, on average.

Yes. Drivers must pay some tolls when crossing the Tay Road Bridge or when driving on A92 Road. Knowledge of these roads or sections that attract tolls helps you to plan your travel according. You can consider using alternative routes to get to your destination if you don’t want to incur these tolls.

With the city boasting 31 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, you can rent any electric car to drive to any part of Dundee without any worries. The distribution of these EV charging stations is such that they are conveniently accessible by drivers from any part of Dundee. Recharging your electric rental car is a hassle-free process.