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Hire a car at Glasgow Airport (GLA) in Paisley and explore the vibrant history and stunning 19th-century architecture of Glasgow city centre and beyond. There’s plenty to do and see in Scotland’s largest city, from the iconic Glasgow School of Art to the bustling Buchanan Street. With a rental car, you can take full advantage of the city's diverse offerings, including its thriving food scene, vibrant nightlife, and world-class shopping. A car hire from Glasgow Airport offers the freedom to create your own itinerary and experience all that this exciting region has to offer, whether you're here for a short stay or a longer exploration.
Our car hire service desk at Glasgow Airport is conveniently located within the main terminal building off Caledonia Way. Simply head down the tunnel and straight to our desk – so you can set off as soon as you’ve touched down. With a wide selection of vehicles to choose from, you can easily find the perfect car to suit your needs, whether it’s a compact car for city driving or a larger vehicle for a family road trip.
The Hertz Glasgow Airport car hire lot is just a 30-minute drive from the city centre. It’s also only:
- A 10-minute drive to Paisley
- A 30-minute drive to Balloch
- A 30-minute drive to East Kilbride
- 1 hour and 20 minutes from Edinburgh
- 1 hour and a half to Dundee.
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GBP 53 /day
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GBP 52 /day
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Glasgow International Airport
Mo-Fr 0800-2000, Sa-Su 0800-1600
Caledonia Way, Car Hire Building, Scotland, Glasgow, PA3 2ST, United Kingdom
44-0-141-674-3691
**(Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Where is the Hertz Glasgow Airport car rental desk?
Hire a car from Glasgow Airport from the Hertz rental desk. We’re located within the main airport building in Terminal 1, next to the Taxi Information desk.
After you’ve picked up your keys, head on over to the Hertz pick-up lot, just behind Car Park 1 on St. Andrew’s Drive West.
Glasgow airport shuttle and bus services
Glasgow Airport is only small, so most things, including car parks and car hire lots, are within walking distance.
The airport does run the Express Service 500, which is a bus that stops right outside the main terminal building at Stance 1. This service runs 24/7.
The airport also has a dedicated assistance area located within the main check-in area and Help Points throughout the airport and surrounding car parks for full accessibility.
How to get from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow City Centre
It takes just under 30 minutes to get to Glasgow City Centre from Hertz car hire at Glasgow Airport.
- From the Hertz car hire lot, get onto St. Andrew’s Drive.
- From there, merge onto M8 towards Glasgow.
- Continue on M8 for around 5-and-a-half miles, then take the M74 exit towards M77.
- Follow Exit 1, then turn right onto Paisley Road/A8. This will then take you straight into the centre.
What Cars Can I Hire from Glasgow Airport?
Hertz has a wide selection of options for car hire at Glasgow airport – from large family vehicles to electric compact cars. Find the perfect vehicle for getting around the city centre with Hertz car hire.
EV car hire
Hire an electric car from Glasgow Airport and choose from our collection of EV and fuel-efficient hybrid models. Power up and go with a Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2 and give your Glasgow trip a little boost.
Family car hire
If you’re taking the whole family on holiday to Glasgow, we’ve got you covered. Choose a spacious Vauxhall Mokka or a Toyota CH-R, with space for 4 plus plenty of luggage room.
Compact car hire
Pick up a compact car, perfect for whizzing around the city streets and getting you from A to B. Browse reliable Vauxhall Corsas and similar for the perfect weekend car hire from Glasgow Airport.
Standard economy car hire
How about a standard-sized car that has enough room for passengers and luggage, but is still compact and easy-to-drive? Choose from the sleek Kia Ceed, spacious Vauxhall Astras, and similar.
Returning your hire car to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Time to drop off your car hire back at Glasgow Airport? Here’s everything you need to know.
Where to return your hire car
We make it super easy to drop off your car hire at Glasgow Airport.
- Simply head back to the airport from the city centre along the M8.
- Follow the M8 straight onto St. Andrew’s Drive.
- You’ll see a few yellow signs labelled ‘Car Rental Returns’. These will direct you towards the Hertz car hire lot, just off St. Andrew’s, behind Car Park 1.
What to do when you return your hire car
When you drop-off your car, simply head back over to our Hertz desk inside Terminal 1 and hand back your keys. This is just a 5-minute walk from the car park.
Check out our vehicle return guide for more information.
How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking
You can extend your Hertz Glasgow Airport car hire easily using our online tool.
Alternatively, let our staff know when you pick up your vehicle or contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.
Keep in mind, we may need some more details from you. So be ready to provide us with rental record numbers and further driver’s licence information.
Explore places within 15 miles of Glasgow International Airport
Paisley Abbey
2 miles from Glasgow International Airport (approx)
70 parking spaces nearby (approx)
7 active EV charging points nearby
Open daily, 10 AM – 3:30 PM (approx)
A historic 12th-century church showcasing impressive Gothic architecture, rich craftsmanship, and significant religious heritage.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- 9 miles from Glasgow International Airport (approx)
- 350 parking spaces nearby (approx)
- 2 active EV charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM – 5 PM (approx)
One of Scotland's most popular free attractions, featuring diverse art collections, historical artifacts, and natural history exhibits.
Loch Lomond Shores
- 16 miles from Glasgow International Airport (approx)
- 240 parking spaces nearby
- 4 active EV charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM – 6:00 PM (approx)
A scenic destination offering shopping, dining, family-friendly attractions, and outdoor activities by the shores of Loch Lomond.
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I had an exceptional experience with Hertz Car Sharing today, thanks to Brooke’s outstanding customer service. She went above and beyond to assist us, ensuring everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. Her professionalism, patience, and willingness to help truly made a difference. It’s rare to come across someone so dedicated and customer-focused, and Brooke is a shining example of excellent service. I highly recommend Hertz Car Sharing, especially with team members like her who genuinely care about customers. Thank you, Brooke, for your amazing support today! Read more
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I had an excellent experience hiring a car from Hertz. My incoming flight was cancelled and my arrival time was delayed until 8pm (Hertz closing time). Fortunately for me I was able to speak to Patrick at the hertz rental desk and I was able to inform him of my delay, he went above and beyond to make sure I got my hire car. I arrived shortly after closing time but he stayed behind to makesure I was on my way with the hire car. Excellent service. Read more
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Brooke and Pam are ABSOLUTE ANGELS and should really be running the world. We had the absolute best experience with them and without a doubt will rent from Hertz in the future because of them. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we had a reservation with another company. Due to the car being damaged upon return, the other company could not give us the car we reserved (or any other car for that matter) so we ended up waiting for over an hour in the car rental terminal with the hopes that eventually another car would show up or that the damaged car would become drive-able. The original company did basically nothing to help us even though we had a reservation with them. Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem but we had arrived specifically to tour wedding venues and were booked fully with appointments throughout the day so we simply could not wait and hope for the best. Thankfully Brooke was available because she took our situation personally and MADE IT HAPPEN for us. She was actively calling other personnel on site to see what was available and kept us updated on everything that was happening the entire time. This was incredible because at that point, we weren’t even Hertz customers and felt so taken care of. Within about 30 minutes, she had phoned Pam, and together they found us a car - got us checked in - explained the process - and even gave us an upgrade! She was so knowledgeable and transparent about every single step she was taking to help us, and we ended up making our first wedding appointment just before the venue closed, and it was only because of Brooke and Pam! We also got the opportunity to say goodbye when we checked in the car, and that was easy and without incident as well. Top marks all the way around. Thank you for your excellent customer service. We (and everyone we know) will be back. Read more
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We got to Hertz after a very long delay to our flight and a rough time in the air, so we were really keen to get on the road and make it to our final destination as soon as possible. We were met by Patrick behind the desk and he instantly perked us right up with his friendly demeanor and light professional banter. You could tell he has fun working there and really enjoys speaking to all the different travellers coming through. As he checked on all the details, we talked about where we were headed and what sights to see when we arrived. Given that it was our first time with an electric car, Patrick took extra time to point out the charging method, how we could charge when we are out, and that it was totally okay to return with less charge than we borrowed with. I’m really thankful for that last bit because it ended up taking us a few tries before getting the hang of it. He also talked to us about the model of the car and different features we might enjoy. He made such a good impression that I nearly left a review after arriving at our destination, but decided to hold off until we made it back home. This is because he wished us a safe journey several times as we departed, and I wanted to confirm we had a great, safe, and wonderful trip! Thank you Hertz, and thank you Patrick! Read more