Business and leisure drivers can now access rental vehicle services in the heart of Edinburgh’s East End with the opening of a new Europcar branch.  

L-R: Kevin Rand and Cale Pontet from Europcar, and Lisa McQuoid and Franck Bruyere from St James Quarter

The new site enables local residents, as well as visitors arriving by train, plane, bus or tram, to pick up and drop off rental vehicles at the prestigious St James Quarter.  

A wide range of vehicles, including hybrid and electric cars, are on offer and are available to rent from just a day to longer-term.  

Ron Santiago, managing director, Europcar Mobility Group UK, said: “Opening in the prestigious St James Quarter is an exciting step for us in Edinburgh, making car rental a convenient option for residents and visitors alike. Our rental desk on the ground floor of this great multipurpose development, and car parking spaces in the car park directly under St James Quarter’s Galleria, means customers can hire and drive away immediately.”  

The new site complements the existing Europcar location at Edinburgh Airport and also means local residents can make the most of a wide choice of vehicles for easy-access mobility when they need it, rather than owning their own car in the city.  

Nick Peel, managing director at St James Quarter, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming Europcar to the St James Quarter family. The Quarter is already one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after locations adding to the City’s established tourism offering and this service will allow us to continue to expand on that. We pride ourselves on connecting St James Quarter to guests who are keen to visit the capital city but also explore the rest of Scotland’s beautiful countryside and tourist destinations.”  

Europcar can be found on the Ground Floor of St James Quarter, with the desk open for bookings and vehicle collection six days a week (closed on Sundays).