Car hire in
Aberdeen

• Footdee or ‘Fittie’ is a beautiful area of Aberdeen. An old fishing village at the east end of the harbour, Footdee is tucked away from the main tourist areas of the city. Park your hire car and wander around the quaint area of the city at your leisure.
• The Aberdeen Science Centre is a great way to spend the day with kids, located just under a mile from the city centre. Over 60 exhibits give your family a chance to get hands-on learning while making memories. There is a car park on site, so easily accessible in your hire car.
• You won’t have to travel far to find a castle in Aberdeenshire. Known as Scotland’s Castle Country, there are over 300 castles, ruins and stately homes in the county. We recommend Dunnottar Castle – a fortified castle ruin set on the edge of a stunning cliff. It’s just a 20-minute drive in your hire car from Aberdeen on the A92.

Why walk 500 miles, when you can drive it. Take a convertible car to the outdoor swimming pool or beach at Stonehaven, where can you soak up the Scottish sun and let your hair down. Include a car rack to take you bicycle with you where you can enjoy a spin around Spurryhillock. Then take your foot off the pedal and visit Torry Battery where you can enjoy an afternoon watching dolphins.

With Scotland coming into its own in the winter there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Take a 4X4 car to the Cairngorm Mountain where you will find several ski resorts to enjoy. Include winter tyres and a car rack in your car hire, to ensure you make the most of your visit. Whilst you're out there, why not check out the famous Balmoral Castle. Then warm yourself up at a winter market in Aberdeen where you can try out local delicacy such as the world-renowned Aberdeen Angus beef.

Aberdeen lies on the coast and naturally comes alive during the summer. The best beach is perhaps Balmedie and those who go can even expect decent waves for surfing. City Beach is better simply for walking and taking in the fresh air, there’s also a promenade for drinks and food. In fact, visitors can even try their chance at dolphin spotting at certain beaches during the summer. If you’re tired of Scotland and want to be in Japan than visit the Johnston Gardens, which was built with Japanese culture in mind with trickling streams, Eastern style bridges and more. Of course, there’s also the nightlife to take in on warm summer evenings, the best spots are around Belmont Street and Gallowgate.