Which minivan category in Edinburgh is best suited to your needs?
The 7-seater category is ideal for larger families or groups who need extra space and comfort. These are perfect for long trips,
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mazda Premacy
Mercedes Benz GLB
This is a 5 seater with an extra folding row and is not a full-size model. A full-size 7-seater has seven fixed seats. Using all seats will reduce the available luggage capacity.
Toyota Sienta 5+2
The 9 seater passenger vancategory is popular and in high demand. Zero deposit if you book with Arnold Clarke!
Ford Transit Minibus or similar
Volkswagen Transporteror similar Luxury Van
Renault Trafic or similar
Are you searching for 7 seater car hire Edinburgh? We can help you by comparing the rates of all the major van rental companies in Edinburgh, Scotland, letting you select the correct minivan size at the right price. Simply select the Book Now button and enter your dates and select a minivan or minibus that will meet with your requirement, regardless of whether the MPV hire is needed to move large household items or simply to move waste to a nearby recycling bank, we will have one to suit.
We specialise in 7 Seater car hire Scotland. The people carrier category is a very popular rental selection in Scotland during the Summer, Autumn and school holidays. If you need to hire a passenger van, always book early. A huge demand exists for 7 seater car hire Glasgow, but most suppliers including Enterprise car hire Glasgow now include a good selection of this people carrier category on their rental fleets.
A self drive 12 seater minibus is the perfect solution when you need to transport a few extra passengers, select the category that best suits, 9-seater, 12-seater, 14-seater or the 17 seater Ford passenger minibus. For smaller groups, 7-seater or 8-seater car rental Edinburg a popular choice.
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Car Hire Edinburgh with Zero Excess
Yes, we can offer rental cars from Arnold Clark Edinburgh who offer zero excess car hire Aberdeen airport and other key locations with Scotland and England
Edinburgh Minivan Hire Examples
7 Seater Car Hire, Edinburgh Examples
- Citroen Grand Picasso – 5+2 Seater
- Vauxhall Zafira – 5+2 Seater
- Ford Galaxy – 7 Seater
- Seat Alhambra – 7 Seater
9 Seater Car Hire, Edinburgh Examples
- Ford Transit – 9 Seater
- VW Transporter – 9 Seater
- Ford Tourneo – 9 Seater
- Mercedes Vito – 9 Seater
Popular Airport Car Hire Locations
7 Seater Car Rental, Edinburgh Road Guide
The city bypass the A720 which was constructed between 1981 and 1990 skirts the southern fringes of the city. This is the main truck road and links key routes out of Edinburgh via the M8 to Glasgow to the west and the A1 which is the route south from Scotland to England and the M9 to Stirling. If going further north, then exit the bypass at junction A902, which leads north out of the city.
Need help finding a self-storage centre in Edinburgh?
Big yellow :
2 Bankhead AvenueSighthillEdinburghEH11 4HDPhone: 01314 535 769
Pickfords Self Store – Edinburgh:
Pickfords Self StoreWest Harbour Road,Granton,EdinburghEH5 1PWPhone: 0131 552 2100Email: [email protected]
Where are Edinburgh’s community recycling centres ?
Old Dalkeith Road CRC:
CraigmillarEH16 4TB8am – 7.30pm Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
Fillyside Road CRC,Seafield EH7 6RD8am – 7.30pm Monday – Friday. 8am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday. Due to staffing difficulties, the commercial side of Seafield Community Recycling Centre will be closed from noon – 1pm until further notice.
Bankhead Avenue CRC, Sighthill EH11 4EA8am – 7.30pm Monday – Friday. 8am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday
Please contact Edinburgh community recycling centres (CRC) Services atTel: 0131 529 3030 Fax: 0131 469 5149 or visit East Ayrshire Council for further details what you can recycle at your community recycling centre
Compare 7 and 9 Seater Car Rental Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh airport is for many the starting point of their holiday or business trip to Scotland. All the major rental companies are situated in arrivals and all offer a good selection of MPV rentals including 7, 8 and larger 9 seater minivans. If you are searching for a luxury 7 seater car rental Scotland, enter your travel dates to start comparing car and minivan rental costs.
Nearest Petrol Station to Refill Before Returning Your Rental Car – Marble Arch (London)
Shell Little Waitrose Bayswater
Address: 104–105 Bayswater Road, London W2 3HT
Distance: ~0.6–0.8 miles from Marble Arch
Hours: Typically long hours (check forecourt signage)
Services: Unleaded, Diesel, shop (Little Waitrose)
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BP Service Station – Glasgow Road, Edinburgh
Address: 100 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh EH12 8LR
Distance: Approximately 1.8 miles (5 minutes) from Edinburgh Airport
Open Hours: 24/7
Services: Fuel, air, water, and a small convenience store
Customer Review
“Super convenient for refilling before dropping off our hire car. Clean station, plenty of pumps, and open late!” — Rachel T., Google Reviews
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- Reviewed and updated: 29 Oct 2025
- Written by Eamonn Turley, expert in car rental & campervans