Galashiels car rentals

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

Car rental companies onsite at Turnhouse airport include DRIVALIA, Avis, Alamo, Arnold Clark, Europcar, National, Fox, Hertz, Dollar and Sixt.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Turnhouse airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, Alamo, Arnold Clark, Europcar, National, Hertz, Dollar, and Sixt.

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A Premium car rental in Galashiels costs $86 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Galashiels offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Galashiels, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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The recommended hire car to drive in Galashiels is a compact car. Get the smallest car you can find if you are travelling alone or with one or two people. Such cars allow you to navigate narrow streets and park in tight spaces. However, if you are travelling with family or a group of friends, a larger car would be suitable for their spacious legroom and luggage space.

When using car hire in Galashiels, ensure that you adhere to the speed limits stipulated on all roads. Typically, the speed limit for driving in built-up areas is 30 mph unless indicated otherwise. Keep in mind that the speed limits differ depending on the road, so be on the lookout when driving. On single-carriageways, you are expected to drive at speeds not more than 60 mph, while the limit is 70 mph on dual-carriageways and motorways.

In Galashiels, you can find a place to park your hire car in most areas of the town. You can park in street car parks if you are just exploring the town and market on foot. If you are lucky, you’ll find a free parking spot in car parks like High Street, Livingston Place, Ladhope, Roxburgh Street and Stirling Place, to name a few. For paid parking spaces, you can get a spot for as low as £1.80 at car parks such as Asda Galashiels Car Park.