Car Hire

There are a range of options for those wishing to rent a car in the Outer Hebrides.

Choosing car hire in the Western Isles allows visitors to explore our islands at their own pace and to organise their own Outer Hebridean itinerary.

Overseas visitors travelling to the islands by air may find that having access to a rental car in the Outer Hebrides gives them even more freedom to discover all that our amazing Western Isles have to offer.

If you are looking to arrange to hire a car in the Outer Hebrides as transport during your visit you may wish to contact one of the Western Isles car hire providers listed below, many of whom can offer airport pick up services. Alternatively you may be able to arrange Outer Hebrides car hire through your own travel agent

Visitors who choose car rental in the Outer Hebrides will be able to explore the islands on a range of double track roads, or single track roads with passing places. Check out our driving page with tips on how to drive safely in the Outer Hebrides. Traffic is generally light, although drivers of hire cars in the Western Isles will need to keep an eye out for cyclists, walkers and livestock!

Renting a car whilst visiting islands such as Lewis, Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, or Barra will also mean that travellers can take advantage of car ferry services between the islands of the Outer Hebrides to create their own unique island hopping holiday experience.