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Inverness car rentals from $19/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Inverness with a pick-up date of 8/19 and drop-off date of 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car rentals in Inverness

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Vauxhall Corsa car
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$23/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$24/day
Mercedes-Benz A-Class car
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
$19/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
$52/day
Seat Alhambra car
Seat Alhambra
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
$86/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$59/day
Vauxhall Crossland car
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$24/day
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$37/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Inverness

  • Drivers of cheap car rentals in Inverness have several road trip options they can explore from the city during their stay. The famous Loch Ness lies just 15 minutes by car from the city center along the A82. You can also take the A82 to the scenic sites of Fort William and Fort Augustus. Southeast of the city lies the largest national park in the United Kingdom, Cairngorms. Golf enthusiasts can drive to the east to Nairn seaside resort, while the famous Cawdor Castle featured in Macbeth lies to the west of the city along the A9.
  • Inverness lies at the heart of the Scottish Highlands with an extensive and well-maintained network of roads. Three main motorways ease navigation in Inverness for drivers. The main motorway linking most cities to Inverness is the A9. It links cities in the south, like Glasgow and Pert, with those in the north and south. The alternative motorway linking Inverness to the south is the A82. The A96 road is also a main motorway that connects Inverness to Aberdeen. The A887 provides direct access to the west coast and the famous Isle of Skye.
  • Renters of electric Inverness car rentals can find charging stations all over the city. The stations are open 24/7, and most are also free. You can find free charging stations near public car parks, shopping centers, big supermarkets, and service stations. The charging stations at Inverness Campus are the most easily accessible and also are free. Drivers who don’t mind paying to charge their electric rentals should have Charge Master, used as payment around the city.
  • It is highly recommended that visitors of Inverness rent a vehicle during their time there. In part, this is because it is a charming city, but really it is because Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands -- and there is no better way to explore the Highlands than with a car. For instance, Loch Ness, home to the famed monster, is just 23 miles away from Inverness. Additionally, Cairngorm National Park is 30 miles southeast of Inverness.
  • Looking forward to beginning your trip to Inverness? For travelers who plan to pick up a rental car after landing at Inverness Airport, you can find the rental car counters in the airport’s Arrivals Hall and be on your way immediately.
  • Drivers coming from abroad should make sure to remember that it is illegal to drive while using a cellphone in Inverness and throughout Scotland. This also includes using your phone as a navigational device. So play it safe and have your passengers be the guide during your journey in Inverness.
  • Worried about rush hour putting a damper on your trip to Inverness? Fortunately for drivers, the congestion in Inverness is easily avoided. Nonetheless, there is still some traffic during the peak hours of rush hour in the morning from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The downtown core features the vast majority of congestion though, so as long as you avoid it, you should be okay.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Inverness for $42 or less
  • Book your rental car in Inverness at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Inverness are around 71% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Economy rental cars in Inverness are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

Inverness car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Inverness 
Verified travelerJun 2024
I had a Volvo XC60 D5 brillient Comfortable very economical and very quite
Royal WolfJun 2023
Make sure you know how to start it or you won’t be going anywhere. Stay left, respect drivers behind you and pull off to let them pass, if you are site seeing. Remember your petrol tank is on the left. Enjoy, relax and have fun.
Verified travelerAug 2023
It’s a treat to drive in Inverness
Verified travelerJul 2023
The van to pick you up at the airport is not with all the other companies. Make sure to READ the e-mail carefully to get the instructions for picking up the van to pick-up the car.
SamJun 2023
If you are not use to round abouts you will get a quick lesson. They are everywhere.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Road conditions vary in the far north of Scotland. Take your time.

FAQs about renting a car in Inverness

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Inverness?

    Inverness is a city with a long history and whose roads long predate the automobile and, as such, those roads are often slightly small and narrow. Small vehicles are highly recommended as larger vehicles that are common to the U.S. will struggle to fit on these roads, which is why such cars are quite uncommon to see in Inverness. Additionally, parking will be much easier for small cars like sedans, coupes, and compacts as streetside parking spaces are not always the largest.

  • What’s the speed limit in Inverness?

    Drivers can expect to see 20 mph as the standard speed limit for residential streets in Inverness. Additionally, speed limits of 30 mph and 40 mph are seen on thoroughfares and larger streets in Inverness, while highways and expressways in Scotland have speed limits from 60 to 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Inverness?

    Drivers will find that parking is widely available and much cheaper in Inverness compared to other Scottish towns. There are also plenty of parking lots and garages available in the more densely populated parts of town where streetside parking may be limited. Outside of the most popular areas, streetside parking is the predominant method of parking and is often easily and immediately available.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Inverness?

    On average a rental car in Inverness costs $56 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Inverness found in the last 2 weeks is $38.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Inverness?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at keddy by Europcar ($19/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($35/day) and Europcar ($37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Inverness Airport Terminal Building IV27JB (7 miles from city center).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Inverness?

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

  • How much is gas price in Inverness?

    The average gas price in Inverness is $7.11 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $85 and $114, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Inverness?

    Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Inverness.

  • Which car rental companies are at Inverness airport (INV)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Inverness airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Sixt, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Budget, Dollar, Avis and Arnold Clark.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Inverness airport (INV)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Inverness airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Budget, Avis, Arnold Clark, and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Inverness?

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

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Inverness?

    An Economy car rental in Inverness costs $48 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Inverness?

    An Intermediate car rental in Inverness costs $67 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Inverness?

    A Compact car rental in Inverness costs $58 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Inverness?

    In Inverness, cars are most frequently rented at keddy by Europcar Inverness Airport Terminal Building (7 miles from city center).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Inverness?

    On average a rental car in Inverness costs $389 per week ($56 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Inverness?

    On average a rental car in Inverness costs $1,669 per month ($56 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Inverness?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Inverness?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Inverness.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Inverness?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Inverness?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Inverness so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What are the child seat rules in Inverness?

    Drivers should keep following the safety belt rules while driving in Inverness. All passengers ages 12 and above or more than 1.35 meters in length should always fasten their seatbelts. A baby seat is required for babies weighing no more than 12 months, while those between 12 months and 4 years need infant seats. Children ages 4 to 12 should be restrained in child seats.

  • How old do I have to be to rent a car in Inverness?

    The minimum age for acquiring cheap car rentals in Inverness is 23. Renters between ages 23 and 25 will be limited to vehicles in a particular car group and cannot rent luxury and electric vehicles. Those under 25 will also incur a daily underage surcharge. You must hold a valid driver’s license active for at least one year.

Inverness car rental reviews and directory

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

3 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Inverness

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Locations in Inverness

Terminal Building

+44 344 544 6017

Monday09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday09:00 - 22:30
Thursday09:00 - 22:30
Friday09:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:30 - 21:15
Sunday09:30 - 21:15

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10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Great. Had vehicle for six weeks; no issues Easy in and out. Courteous and knowledgeable staff

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Car collection counter is right within the terminal and car collection is right outside the terminal. That made both collection and drop off very convenient.

1 out of 1

Hertz

8.8

Very good

5 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.4

2 locations in Inverness

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Site 13b-c

+44 843 309 3037

Monday11:00 - 11:30

Terminal Building

+44 843 309 3037

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday08:00 - 22:30

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
Pick-up took longer than expected but overall we were very pleased.

6.0 Okay

May 2023

KAYAK
Staff - very slow - one person and a queue

1 out of 1

Budget

8.4

Very good

1 review

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.5

One location in Inverness

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Terminal Building

+44 344 544 6017

Monday09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday09:00 - 22:30
Thursday09:00 - 22:30
Friday09:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:30 - 21:15
Sunday09:30 - 21:15

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7.2 Good

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was very efficient.

Cons:

There was a 2 fold difference between the amount on the final receipt and the initial estimate. As there are no petrol stations near Edinburgh airport, I had to hand in the car without filling the tank myself and was charged £100 for the fuel ! Give information about nearest petrol station.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very good

2 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Inverness

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4 Seafield Road

+44 1463 235525

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est

+44 1667 708888

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Excellent customer service! All the employees were friendly and very helpful.

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.0

Very good

7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.0

One location in Inverness

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Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est

+44 1667 461199

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

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2.0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
They did not have the car we had ordered. Had to rent from another company and lost money

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Excellent Service

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
Alamo was great. No high pressure sales pitch. We were able to quickly pick-up and drop-off the car.

6.0 Okay

Apr 2023

KAYAK
I booked an 8 seater van and was given a Peugeot 5008 instead. Had booked the vehicle via a 3rd party some 3 months before hand. The reason given for the change of vehicle was that they were busy. I did question that when the booking was taken they had the vehicle I wanted so why not now? No real reason was given other than they were busy. To give the staff their due, they did offer me 2 vehicles for the same price if the 5008 was not big enough. I must also say that the staff were pleasant ands tried their best around the situation they had to deal with which was in all likelyhood out of their control. Other than the wrong vehicle and the delay the replacement vehicle caused the vehicle was good and drop off very easy.

1 out of 2

Europcar

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

6.8

3 locations in Inverness

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Falcon Square Entrance

+44 371 384 2613

Opening times not available

Terminal Building

+44 371 384 1121

Opening times not available

Unit 2A Dalcross Industrial Estate

+44 371 384 3470

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2024

KAYAK
The staff at Inverness Airport were excellent/ Helpful and gave a clear and helpful description etc top team

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Quick and easy pick up and drop off. Car was clean and ready to go.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2023

KAYAK
Absolute scam. Charged nearly double quotes price.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2023

KAYAK
Very fast pick up. Pleasant helpful staff.

2.0 Poor

Jan 2023

KAYAK
I booked a hire car for New Year but when I got to the desk to pick it up I was told that I'd booked it as an American citizen and that I needed to pay nearly double as a result!!!!! I was basically stranded at the airport with my young family and no car. Would never book through this company again.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2022

KAYAK
The car was great, 48MPG, 6 speed, peppy and comfortable. We put on nearly 900 miles. Pickup was slow, the guy was chatty, very nice, but he had to schmooze with everyone and we were last in the queue. Minor problem, everything else was perfect.

1 out of 3

Sixt

7.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

6.7

One location in Inverness

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Unit 2, Dalcross Ind. Estate

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday09:00 - 22:30
Thursday09:00 - 22:30
Friday09:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:30
Sunday09:00 - 22:30

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8.0 Very good

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Excellent experience. The only problem was changing my pickup and dropoff Times, because I prepaid through KAYAK. I suspect at a larger airport, with more cars this would have been easier. The staff tried hard to make my change possible.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Besides being expensive, we told them what time we were dropping the car back off and they never mentioned they’d be closed so we had no shuttle to the airport and we had to walk with all of our baggage from Sixt to the airport on dark unlit streets in a foreign country. Very dissatisfied. They also did not have the car they repeatedly told us they’d have. We reserved a small SUV and they offered us a sedan or a slightly larger SUV. Of course there was an up charge for the suv so we got stuck in a sedan for the trip.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Great car, Horrible prolonged check-in

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2022

KAYAK
Sixt rental in Inverness airport looked after us very well. The shuttle picked us up at the terminal building, the driver was extremely friendly as were the office staff. The car was good looking, clean and pleasure to drive. They offered me an automatic transmission which I appreciated. Drop-off was straightforward with a key dropbox in the terminal building. Returning the car with a full tank of fuel was tricky as the nearest gas station was some distance away.

8.0 Very good

Jun 2022

KAYAK
My billing !! I needed it asap Took eight days !!!

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Was charged 150 pounds without information

1 out of 2

National

9.7

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

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Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est

+44 1667 461199

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

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Arnold Clark

9.6

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

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46 Harbour Road

+44 146 372 3720

Opening times not available

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INTERRENT

9.2

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

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Terminal Building

+44 166 746 0079

Opening times not available

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Dollar

7.0

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Inverness

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Site 13 B-c

+44 843 309 3037

Opening times not available

Terminal Building

+44 843 309 3037

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30
Sunday08:00 - 22:30

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Easirent

5.9

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

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Inverness Dalcross Airport

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

4 locations in Inverness

from$38/day

Locations in Inverness

Falcon Square Entrance- Eastgate Shopping Centre,11Eastgate

+44 146 324 2298

Opening times not available

Inverness Airport Terminal Building

08713841121

Opening times not available

Thistle Hotel- Millburn Road

+44 871 384 3470

Opening times not available

Unit 2A Dalcross Industrial Estate

+44 371 384 3470

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Thrifty

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

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Inverness Ap

+44 1463 224466

Monday08:00 - 22:30
Tuesday08:00 - 22:30
Wednesday08:00 - 22:30
Thursday08:00 - 22:30
Friday08:00 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:30

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Firefly

7.9

Good

No reviews available

One location in Inverness

Locations in Inverness

Dalcross Industrial Estate

+44 843 309 3037

Monday09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday09:00 - 22:30
Thursday09:00 - 22:30
Friday09:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:30
Sunday09:00 - 22:30

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Inverness

Locations in Inverness

5 Harbour Rd

+44 844 499 3399

Opening times not available

Unit 2, Dalcross Industrial Estate

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Inverness

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Inverness APT

Opening times not available

Inverness Airport ,Terminal Building

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Unit 1 Site 6 Dalcross Ind Est

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Inverness

Locations in Inverness

40 Harbour Road

+44 1463 251500

Monday09:00 - 22:30
Tuesday09:00 - 22:30
Wednesday09:00 - 22:30
Thursday09:00 - 22:30
Friday09:00 - 22:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:30
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

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39 travelers who rented a car in Inverness gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

$56/day

Good deal

$42/day

When to book a rental car in Inverness

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