Great Range of 7 & 9-Seater Options in Scotland | DiscoverMPVS.com
Peugeot 5008 or similar People carrier
Peugeot 5008 5+2 or similar People carrier
Peugeot 5008 5+2 or similar People carrier
Citroen C4 SpaceTourer 5+2 or similar People carrier
SEAT Alhambra or similar People carrier
Skoda Kodiaq or similar People carrier
Volkswagen Multivan or similar People carrier
Volkswagen Multivan or similar People carrier
Peugeot 5008 or similar SUV
We offer a 7 Seater Car Hire comparative service in all the major towns of Scotland including the 6 cities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee and Stirling. Enter your booking dates into the form above to compare the prices of car hire in Scotland with all the major and local van rental companies.
Where to Rent A 7 Seater Car In Scotland
A good range of 7 and 9 seater passenger vans are available for hire at all the major air hubs in Scotland, listed below. Most suppliers will also have car rental outlets at the main train stations, example Edinburgh Waverley train station
- Glasgow Airport – See deals on people Carries and SUV’s
- Edinburgh Airport – See deals on People Carries and SUV’s
- Aberdeen Airport – See deals on People Carries and SUV’s
- Edinburgh Waverley train station – See deals on People Carries and SUV’s
Scotland Car Rental Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
🗺️ Car rental locations |
100+ |
🛫 Airport locations |
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee |
💼 Popular suppliers |
Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, Arnold Clark |
🚙 Popular car types |
Compacts, SUVs, family cars, plus 7-seater minivans and 9-seater vans . |
💶 Lowest price |
€25 per day |
🏷️ Cheapest supplier |
Arnold Clark |
🌐 Official tourism board |
VisitScotland.com — Official Tourism Website |
The numbered stops match the seven days below. The North Coast 500 is a circular route starting and finishing in Inverness. Stop locations are approximate and the line shows the loop, not the exact roads.
The North Coast 500 in 7 days with a 7 or 9 seater
The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile loop from Inverness around the top of Scotland, and seven days is the sweet spot to drive it without rushing. A 7 or 9 seater keeps the whole group together for the long Highland distances. The route mixes wide A-roads with single-track sections and one famous mountain pass, so each day below notes how it drives in a larger vehicle, useful for weighing up a 7 seater against a roomier 9 seater. For the official route overview, see VisitScotland’s North Coast 500 guide. With hires with unlimited mileage, the full loop stays simple to plan.
Inverness to Wick
East coast, castles and cliffs
Head up the east coast on the A9 and A99, taking in Dunrobin Castle and the Whaligoe Steps. This is the easiest driving of the whole loop, wide, well-surfaced main roads the entire way, so a full 9 seater feels just as relaxed as a 7 seater here. A good first day to settle into the size of a larger vehicle before the narrower roads further round.
Wick to Tongue
John o’ Groats and the north coast
Cut across to John o’ Groats and Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Britain, then follow the north coast west to Tongue via Bettyhill. The roads stay mostly two-way but begin to narrow in places, an easy introduction to Highland driving in a bigger vehicle, with plenty of room to pull in for photos of the sweeping bays.
Tongue to Durness
Beaches, Smoo Cave and the far northwest
A shorter day with big rewards: the white sands of Balnakeil, the sea cavern at Smoo Cave and the craft village near Durness. This is where single-track-with-passing-places begins in earnest. A 7 seater threads through it easily, while a wider 9 seater is fine too as long as you use the passing places and take the blind bends gently. Keep the boot packed tidily, a week’s family luggage fills a larger MPV fast.
Durness to Ullapool
Assynt, sea stacks and Lochinver
The wild Assynt coast through Scourie, Kylesku and Lochinver, with Suilven and Stac Pollaidh rising over the moor. This is the most consistently single-track stretch of the NC500, and the one where vehicle width matters most: a 7 seater is the more relaxed choice on the tighter sections, though a 9 seater is manageable with patience at passing places. Fuel up in Ullapool, the next town is a fair way on.
Ullapool to Torridon
Loch Maree and the Torridon mountains
South through Gairloch and the Inverewe Gardens, then along Loch Maree into the dramatic Torridon valley. The roads open out again into wider A-roads with long straights, comfortable in any size of vehicle, so it is an easier driving day after the northwest single-track. Torridon’s car parks for the mountain walks are generous, with space for a larger MPV.
Torridon to Applecross
The Bealach na Bà mountain pass
The day your vehicle choice matters most. The classic route into Applecross is the Bealach na Bà, a steep hairpin pass signed as not suitable for large vehicles or learner drivers. A 7 seater can take it with care; in a long-wheelbase 9 seater, the easier coast road via Shieldaig is the safer choice and just as scenic. Either way, Applecross Bay and the Applecross Inn make the detour worth it. Plan ahead, food and fuel out here are limited.
Applecross to Inverness
Plockton, Eilean Donan and Loch Ness
Finish via the palm-fringed village of Plockton and the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, then along the shores of Loch Ness back to Inverness. It is wide, fast A-road most of the way, an easy final leg in any size of MPV. The A82 along Loch Ness can get busy with tour coaches in summer, so allow extra time and use the pull-ins for the views rather than stopping on the road. Roomy castle car parks make the photo stops easy in a 9 seater.
How to avoid extra charges on a 7 seater car in Scotland
Larger vehicles attract larger excess and deposit figures, so a few simple habits can save you a lot. Here is how to keep the cost down and avoid the common add-ons.
Avoid local refuelling charges
All the suppliers we work with offer a fair fuel policy, so you return the car with the same amount of fuel you collected. It is well worth doing, as the rental company adds a service fee on top of an inflated fuel price if they have to refuel it for you.
Choose the right mileage policy
If you plan to drive a lot, pick a supplier offering unlimited miles, and most in Scotland do. Some, such as Drivalia, include 700 free miles per rental at a lower base price, so for shorter trips under 700 miles they can work out cheaper. Go over the limit, though, and the per-mile charges add up fast. Check the result pages for each policy.
Return the vehicle on time
Most companies allow a grace period of around 59 minutes. Return later than that and you can be charged a full extra day, so a 14:00 pickup returned at 15:00 may cost another day’s hire. The grace period is not guaranteed, so give yourself plenty of time and aim to return early.
Check weekly versus daily rates
A quirk of rental pricing means a 7-day hire is often cheaper than 6 days. If your trip is six days, compare both, booking the 7-day rate and returning a day early can cost less. Just confirm the depot is open on your return date or has a key-return option.
Sort excess cover in advance
Every rental includes an insurance excess, and for SUVs and people carriers it can be substantial, which often surprises first-time renters. The counter staff will offer a daily local waiver to reduce it. If you have already arranged excess cover, you can politely decline that offer and save money.
Understand the security deposit
A refundable deposit, around £1,705 (approximately €1,985), is held on your credit card until the end of the rental. The exact figure is set at pickup and depends on the vehicle. Extra conditions can apply to licences from Australia, Canada and the USA, so check the terms when you book.
7 Seater Car Hire, Scotland Examples
Drivilia, National, Alamo, Enterprise all provide an excellent choice of people carriers, and with unlimited miles. The so-called passenger van rental category in Scotland is in high demand and the suppliers have stepped up offering an impressive range of 5 +2, full size 7 seaters and large minivans that can seat 9 in luxury.
| Image | Car Make/Model | Doors |  |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Minivan Ford Galaxy full size seven seater | 5 Doors | 7 |
 | Dacia Seat Alhambra 7 seats | 5 Doors | 5+2 |
 | Minivan Volkswagen Touran | 5 Doors | 7 |
 | Minivan Mercedes Benz Vito 9 seater | 5 Doors | 9 Seats |
 | Minivan Ford Tourneo Custom | 5 Doors | 9 Seats |
Which minivan category is best for you?
The 9 seater category is the popular in Germany. All minivan rental suppliers offer a good selection of vehicles in this range.
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Volkswagen Transporter
9 Seater passenger Van Rental Scotland
For larger group travel visiting Scotland, the car rental companies are able to offer spacious 9 seater minivans such as the Mercedes Benz Vito Traveliner and the Ford Tourneo Custom. These passenger vans can seat 9 passengers including the driver and have space for 4 pieces of luggage.
Scotland, the north of the British Isles, has a modern roadway system, with all major towns connect by both road and rail. Signs are mostly in English, but in the highlands the signs will be in Scottish and English. Scotland has three official language, Scottish Gaelic, and Scotts.
The busiest motorway, the M8 connects the country’s two largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The motorway is 60 miles long, with parts prone to traffic jams, notably the Central Glasgow section.
Scotland Waste and Recycling Guide
Both recycle for Scotland and zero waste Scotland both deserve a mention on any article related to recycling in Scotland, please take time to visit both sites and learn how you can help reduce waste and give back to the environment.
Furniture Reuse
Before dumping any item of furniture including sofas, beds, wooden furniture, washing machines, fridges, kitchenware and soft furnishings ask your self can it be recycled, if the item is in fair condition it most likely can be refurbished and resold or donated to charity. Scotland has over 60 furniture reuse centres which will be happy to assist and advise, some will also arrange for free collection for further details please visit the Furniture Reuse centre
Reusing furniture reduces waste sent to landfill sites which is good for the environment, plus it saves virgin items being used to make new items.
Transport Hubs in Scotland
Airports
Scotland is serviced by 5 regional airports.
Edinburgh Airport United KingdomEH12 9DNTel: 0844 481 8989
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7 Seater Car Hire Scotland with Free Miles
By getting multiple quotes for 7 seater Scotland car hire puts you are on the path of finding the best deal. We can provide quotes for 9 seater car hire and 11 seater minibus rental. These deals are available from all the key locations in Scotland.
7 Seater Car Hire Scotland Depots
The main hub for 7 and 9 seater is Edinburg. Demand for 7 seater car hire Edinburgh is high in the summer months, but they also offer larger 9 seater self drive minivan rentals. Which ever you decide on, please book early.
