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Glasgow International Airport

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Opening hours

Mo-Fr 0800-2000
Sa-Su 0800-1600
Address
Caledonia Way, PA3 2ST, , Car Hire Building, , Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0) 843 309 3031**

 

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Hertz at Glasgow Airport

Arriving in Scotland, you’re entering a place of myth and mystery, but also one of pride, passion and history. You’ll unlock unsurpassed countryside and wonderful cities, few better than Scotland’s biggest. Arrive at Glasgow Airport and you’re perfectly positioned to explore the wild Highlands, remote west coast islands and major cities like the capital, Edinburgh. Beginning any trip to Scotland is easy with car rental from Glasgow Airport.

Our pick-up desk can be found just after international baggage reclaim. After you’ve grabbed your bags, just follow the signs to Car Rental Collections.

Whether you’re staying in the city, planning a road trip or a rural jaunt through Scotland and the UK, we’ve got just the car in our collection for you. Browse them online and pick your perfect vehicle, and rest assured that there are no hidden extras to pay.

Driving in and around Glasgow



Glasgow Airport is the perfect place from which to head out to discover the west of Scotland. The unique charm and extrovert nature of the locals have defined the Scottish image around the world. Explore lovely loch-side castles, sweeping heather-clad hills and isolated islands on the west coast at your leisure.

The centre of Scotland’s biggest city is a short drive down the M8 from the airport. You can reach the art nouveau buildings and bustling shopping streets of Glasgow in just 20 minutes. If you’re using Glasgow Airport as just the beginning of your trip to Scotland, the capital of Edinburgh is just over an hour’s drive along the M8.

Heading north on the A82 takes you through the Trossachs National Park, where sweeping hills meet loch shores. Further up the A82, Fort William is the gateway to some of the most stunning landscapes the Scottish Highlands has to offer. From here you can continue north along the A87 to Kyle of Lochalsh, where the bridge to the Isle of Skye will take you to the untamed Scotland of your imagination.

To delve into the country’s myths and legends, take the M80 and A9 north to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, resting on the banks of the famous Loch Ness.

Driving is on the left in the United Kingdom, with passing on the right. Speed limits are 70mph (113km/h) on highways, reducing to 60mph (97km/h) and 50mph (80km/h) on smaller roads and 30mph (48km/h) in built-up areas. Seat belts are compulsory for the driver and passengers, and mobile or cell phone use while driving is illegal. What you will find, especially in Scotland, is that driving is a joy for the senses, with stunning views and winding, rural roads where you’ll want to stop to capture magical moments.

A quick guide to Glasgow and beyond



Make for Glasgow and embrace vibrant city life. Head beyond Glasgow and be enchanted by some of the most famously beautiful landscapes in the world. Whichever you choose, you’ll have a fine time in Scotland.

Embrace art and literature

Over the decades, famous architects and artists such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh have helped sculpt Glasgow’s impressive city centre. From street art to Jack Vettriano, classic masterpieces in museum cases to modern outdoor sculptures, Glasgow has made a name for itself as an art capital. Explore the galleries, parks and streets to find hidden treasures and contemporary masterpieces. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is a must-see, spanning modern works, impressionism and the Renaissance.

After sunset, Glasgow’s live music scene kicks into gear. Rub shoulders with locals at funky jazz bars, underground indie venues and raucous folk pubs. You’re sure of a warm welcome.

A short drive from Glasgow is Edinburgh - a city renowned for creativity and literature. The haunting old town with its ‘wynds’ and alleys snaking into unknown shadows, has inspired authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle and JK Rowling. Every August, the Fringe Festival of theatre, comedy and visual arts attracts countless visitors to the city, with every pub, church hall and shipping container becoming a pop-up venue.  

Scotland’s wild side

Hunt for the faeries and monsters of Scottish folktales and myths by driving to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Boat trips from one of the many little villages on the banks of Loch Ness are available to try and spot the famous monster. Alternatively, just take in the stunning lakeside views of sweeping hills and Urquhart Castle perched on the loch’s shore.

Fort William sits at the bottom of Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain and the winding road out of the town along Glen Nevis will reward you with views of hills bedecked with heather, clear streams and rushing waterfalls.

Escape to the islands

For a dose of Scottish island life, take the frequent car ferry from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran. White seaside croft houses and sleepy fishing villages give you a taste of old Scotland. Hillside walks and forest trails will lead you to mystical stone circles and isolated beaches.


Further north, the drive to Kyle of Lochalsh will reward you with one of the most iconic views in the country. On a rocky outcrop in the middle of a loch, Eilean Donan Castle rises out of the water in front of misty hills. An ancient stone bridge links the castle to the mainland. This is the perfect photo stop on the way to the Isle of Skye, where you can live out your wild

camping or isolated crofter’s cottage fantasy amidst rugged island countryside and the wild sea.

Whether you want to explore Scotland’s main cities or get away from it all on the west coast and in the Highlands, car hire at Glasgow Airport is the perfect way to begin a trip to bonnie Scotland.