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Car hire Kirkwall Airport

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Avis
8.1 (6018)
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Europcar
8 (8198)
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Keddy By Europcar
8.3 (3403)
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Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad

Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

121 no hassle and great value

Picked up at airport no problem, great car, dropped back at airport afterwards. Exactly what we wanted at a very competitive price.

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Easy to book online. Even easier to pick up and return

Excellent value for money with a good choice of...

Excellent value for money with a good choice of vehicles and providers made available to me. The Thrifty representative who I dealt with at Edinburgh was very helpful and friendly. The only slight downfall was that I had a bit of a wait to be served as there was only one Thrifty representative on duty at the desk and he was dealing with a customer when I arrived. I wasn't in a hurry though, so i didn't mind.

lovely staff and great car

we recently hired a car through Green Motion from Edinburgh airport and the experience couldn't have been better. It was very good value, an immaculate and lovely car and charming, efficient service at collection and drop-off.

Low price - top service

We were met at the airport by a rep who was waiting with our hire car and we simply had to return it to the Long Stay car park at the end of the hire, dropping the key into the box in the airport building - Easy. The car was the make and model we had booked (ie no substitute), low mileage and no more than 6 months old. Price? Lowest that the price comparison site came up with but a large margin. Charges were all as per the website and confirmation emails.

Hassle free experience!

I hired the car from 121 carhire.com through internet booking, and collected the car at Edinburgh airport. The entire proces was very smooth, the car keys were given to me without the need to show too much details. The condition of the car (Volvo 7 seater) is as good as new. I would recommend 121 carhire to anybody. The only unpleasant experience was the full fuel return policy, it was partly a mistake on my own. I thought that I could filled up the fuel at the airport, only to discover that the fuel station at the airport is not opened to the public (it is only opened to the car hire companies)! As I returned the car with half tank empty, i was forced to pay a higher price of 2.34GBP/litre as a "penalty" for not returning the car with full tank... as a result, I paid about 90GBP for that half tank of fuel. Normal rate is about 1.34GBP/Litre. Perhaps the staff at the Carhire Centre could caution us about the fuel station at the airport beforehand, that it is not available for public use.

great value car hire

I booked the car rental online and found the website very clear and easy to understand. The prices were also very cheap compared with other sites! On arrival at the airport I was met by the car hire rep and all the paperwork was ready. Very quick and easy to process everything. There were no hidden extras and everything was clearly explained. The car was waiting and was very clean. Drop off at the end of the rental was very straight-forward and easy. Basically I couldn't find any fault with the whole process from choosing and booking online to collection and drop off. Very happy with the whole process.

worked out well

I ended up with a nice economical manual shift car at a good price. I found the insurance confusing as it is somewhat different than rentals in the States but bought the extra and had no issues. The website was relatively easy to use and gave me lots of choices.

Sixt Car Hire

Good service and easy pick up/ drop off. Customer service good. Car condition on outside of boot was poor ( sticky white substance all over back) did not look very attractive!

Cheap quick efficient and friendly

Very quick and efficient pick up and drop off. Car almoat brand new, well groomed, no hard sell of extra insurance and very friendly staff

Fair price, easy to collect and return, good car

We have collect the car from GreenMotion hollidayInn Heathrow, it was easy and fast, the price was the lowest among all rentals, the car was in perfect condition, and the drop-of prosses took no longer than 5 minutes. highly recomended service and rental.

Best Car Hire

Got upgraded to really great car with good price offer. Surprised to find car had sat nav, reversing camera and parking sensors together with cruise control. Diesel fuel just made the experience a joyful one. Service was excellent with friendly staff.

Very good service

We were dealt with quickly and respectfully both on pick up and return of the vehicle. Downside is the 30 min wait for the shuttle bus if you just miss one.

Car Hire Heathrow

Good prices originaly drew me in but the customer service from the car rental company was superb. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of there way to help. Collection and returns were excellent.

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the...

Very friendly staff. Picked up promptly from the airport and car hire only a couple of minutes from the airport. Website stated car fuel was 1/4 full and return 1/4 full. But this did not happen. I was told by easirent that I had to pay for 1/4 tank (they charged £20) and return empty. However the tank was not quite 1/4 full.

Kirkwall Airport is the primary gateway to northernmost Scotland's Orkney Islands. The airport is named after Kirkwall, its nearest community situated under two miles away with car rental in Kirkwall Airport Orkney. From seasonal flights to Bergen, Norway to Flybe's year round flights to Scotland's major cities, this small airport offers a surprising number of places to travel. Passengers can even take the world's shortest flight, lasting just two minutes, between the tiny islands of Papa Westray and Westray.

Airport Facilities

This airport began as a Royal Naval Air Service base during WWII before becoming the Orkney Islands' largest air transport hub. The airport information desk supplies broadband internet vouchers, while the Airfayre Café serves drinks and light meals. A wide variety of newspapers, souvenirs, and last minute necessities are sold at the airport shop. Parents in search of quiet places can use the airport's quiet room or baby changing facilities. A local company called W R Tullock provides free meet and greet services along with car hire in Kirkwall Airport.

Car Hire Kirkwall Airport

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Taxis are costly and public transportation is patchy on the Orkney Islands, whose rugged scenery is best explored by car. Anyone between 21 and 75 years of age can organise and compare car hire deals before their visit or can arrange a vehicle on arrival at Kirkwall Airport. The same driving laws apply to the Orkney Islands as elsewhere in the United Kingdom, but Orkney Island roads have far lower traffic volumes.

Things To See and Do

Driving is the only way to enjoy everything these 70 Scottish islands have to offer. Although many islands are only accessible by ferry, motorists can also drive around the Orkney Islands' 600 miles of coastline dotted with prehistoric ruins dating back at least 5,000 years. The most impressive ancient Orkney Island community is Skara Brae, a sunken Neolithic settlement near the Bay of Skaill.

Best Time To Visit

The Orkney Islands offer something for everyone during all four seasons. Spring is a season filled with blooming daffodils, nesting sea birds, and midnight May golf tournaments. Summer brings nearly endless days which begin as early as 03:00 and do not end until nearly 21:30, while winters bring strong winds and short days beginning after 09:00 and ending around 15:00. The Orkney Islands may be located far north enough for frequent Aurora Borealis sightings, but the Gulf Stream waters help keep the islands' average temperature no lower than 4°C and no higher than 12°C in summer.

Currency

British pound
Driving direction

Left
City speed limit

48 km/h
Freeway speed limit

96 km/h
Language

English

Is 121CarHire.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by 121CarHire.com at this location?

Avis
Europcar
Keddy By Europcar

Car hire Kirkwall Airport

Car hire Kirkwall Airport

Rental car options at Kirkwall Airport

Avis

Europcar

Keddy By Europcar