Car Rental - Inverness


Hire a rental car in Inverness to explore the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and see where the Battle of Culloden took place, before trying some typically Scottish food like a deep-fried Mars bar or haggis.

In Scotland, there is so much to see that you’ll never be short of something to do. Collect your Inverness car rental and travel to Glencoe and Fort William or stay local and drive east to the Cairngorms National Park. Here you can go on a hike and see if you can discover some of the fantastic wildlife there.

Collect your car straight off the plane at Inverness Airport and be on your way in no time when you pre-book online. If you’re heading to another destination and it’ll be easier to travel in your Inverness rental car, no problem. Let us know and we’ll help arrange to drop it off at your next stop.

Browse our collection of cars suited to your needs whilst in Scotland. Grab a sedan for business or an SUV or hatchback to get the whole gang round safely.

Book an Inverness car rental with Hertz to see the wonders of northern Scotland in Inverness. 

Inverness Locations

A Quick Guide to Inverness

Ness Islands Inverness

Ness Islands

Great Glen Way, Inverness IV2 4RT

Head over to the Ness Islands by crossing the Great Glen Way Bridge. The islands are perfect for exploring and getting a few hikes in. You might even spot some wildlife, including bats, otter and sometimes deer. There is also a playground for the children, so the whole family has something to keep them occupied.

Inverness Minuature Railway Ness Islands

Ness Islands Railway Ltd

Whin Park, Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SS

A miniature railway in Bught Park that has daily rides for children and adults alike. It is open throughout summer between Easter and October, but be mindful when parking your Inverness rental car here during the holidays. Passengers can go on a train ride just over half a mile long and there are other delights to see, with trains that pass over bridges and travel around a mini town.

Inverness Highland Archive

Highland Archive Centre

Bught Rd, Inverness IV3 5SS

This center collects and preserves documents and archives that relate to the history of the Highlands. Look over documents and artefacts from the 14th century to the present day. They cover various counties including Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty and are really important to the Highlands. Drop in and speak to a staff member to get more information.  

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG

This hotel will help you relaxed with an on-site swimming pool, spa and leisure club. The Victorian mansion looks out over the River Ness and is just a short walk from the main town and Inverness Cathedral. Relax after a busy day walking with a short stay in the sauna or steam room

Royal Highland Hotel

18 Station Square, Academy St, Inverness IV1 1LG

Situated in the center of Inverness, and close to the Museum and Eastgate Shopping Center, this hotel is set in a Victorian mansion. With modern rooms that have been painstakingly restored over the years, this is a lovely spot to rest up after exploring in your Inverness rental car.

Craigmore Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

9 Annfield Rd, Inverness IV2 3HX

A short walk from Inverness Golf Club, and only 15 minutes from our Inverness Airport car rental lot, this sprawling mansion boasts comfort and charm. There’s a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a beauty salon so you can rest and recuperate after busy days in meetings or sightseeing.

Urquhart’s Restaurant

2 Young St, Inverness IV3 5BL

A restaurant that is family-run with a traditional Scottish menu. All the food is beautifully home-made using locally sourced ingredients. A very popular choice with tourists and locals alike, this restaurant is friendly and charming and one to consider.

Fig & Thistle

4 6 Stephen’s Brae, Inverness IV2 3JN

Travel just 15 minutes from our Inverness Airport car rental location and indulge at Fig & Thistle. A small but mighty bistro that offers a casual dining experience with an impressive menu covering a lot of traditional and modern Scottish fare. Popular with the locals, it is clear the food is prepared with love and passion.

Rocpool

1 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NE

If you’re looking for somewhere to take a new business client or have a more romantic meal out, then head to Rocpool. This bright restaurant is right on the riverfront, so you can look out over the River Ness as you’re eating some fantastic freshly prepared seafood. There’s also free public parking on-site for your Inverness business car rental.

Driving In and Around Inverness

  • Fishermans Car Parking (IV1 5SH) is a small lot ideal for visitors to The Gathering Place, Ness Islands and Port Ness viewpoint. Simply park your Inverness car rental and start exploring.
  • Torvean Car Park (IV3 8JL) is close to Torvean Parkrun, Inverness Botanic Gardens and the Highland Archive center.
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre Car Park (IV2 3PP) has 400 spaces for your Inverness rental car and is located in central Inverness, offering both hourly and daily parking rates.
  • A9 is a major road running from Falkirk to Thurso via Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Perth and Inverness. It is the longest road in Scotland at 273 miles long.
  • A96 connects Aberdeen to Inverness running past various towns like Kintore, Huntly and Forres. It stops at the junction of the A9 just outside of Inverness.
  • A82 is an important road in Scotland from the Central Belt to the Scottish Highlands. This road runs from Glasgow to Inverness via Fort William and is 167 miles long in total.

How to Get From Inverness Airport to Fort William

It takes 1 hour 48 minutes to drive the 73.8 miles from our Inverness Airport car rental lot to Fort William.

  1. Leave the Inverness Airport car rental parking lot and head to Old Military Road/B9039 and turn right onto the A96. Follow this for three miles before taking the second exit at the roundabout to stay on the A96.
  2. At the next roundabout, take the second exit again and stay on the A96. At Raigmore Interchange, go straight across the roundabout leaving at the second exit onto Millburn Road/B865. After half a mile, at the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Harbour Road. 
  3. Keep left and take the first exit off the roundabout onto Longman Road/A82. At the next roundabout take the second exit to stay on the A82. After less than half a mile, leave the roundabout at the second exit and then turn right onto Tomnahurich Street/B861.
  4. Continue onto the A82 and at Tomnahurich roundabout take the second exit to stay on the A82. At the next roundabout, leave at the third exit and stay on the A82.
  5. Stay on the A82 for 13 miles before going straight over the roundabout to continue on the A82 for 48 miles. You’ll come to another roundabout where you should take the third exit onto North Road/A82. Then at the next roundabout, take the first exit to stay on North Road/A82 and finally take the third exit at the last roundabout to get into Fort William.
     

How to Get From Inverness Airport to Inverness Center

You can reach Inverness Town Center from our Inverness Airport car rental lot in just 15 minutes. Just leave the airport and turn right onto A96. After three miles, take the second exit at the roundabout to keep on the A96 and do the same again at the next roundabout. Leave the Raigmore Interchange roundabout at the second exit and do the same at the Millburn Road roundabout.

Take a left onto Victoria Drive and then swing a right onto Crown Drive. At the next roundabout, leave at the first exit to get onto Crown Circus and this will become Midmills Road. Continue onto Charles Street and then continue straight on.