Car Hire Glasgow Airport (GLA)

When you choose Hertz Glasgow Airport car hire, you can browse a wide variety of vehicles. Find the perfect car for your Scottish adventure – choose from all-electric models, slick city cars, family-sized SUVs, and more. Read on to find out more about how to pick up your car.

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.

1. From the Hertz car hire lot, get onto St. Andrew’s Drive.
2. From there, merge onto M8 towards Glasgow.
3. Continue on M8 for around 5-and-a-half miles, then take the M74 exit towards M77.
4. 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.

Where to return your hire car

We make it super easy to drop off your car hire at Glasgow Airport.

1. Simply head back to the airport from the city centre along the M8.
2. Follow the M8 straight onto St. Andrew’s Drive.
3. 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.

FAQs

Will I be charged a late return fee?

In most cases, yes. If you’re late returning your car hire at Glasgow Airport, you could be charged a day’s rental fees. However, depending on your chosen location, you may be allowed a bit of extra time to get it back to us. Ask at the rental desk on pick-up about possible late-fees.

Do I get Liability Protection under the Hertz Rental Agreement?

We don’t offer Liability Protection under the Rental Agreement. However, you are usually covered by a Collision Damage Waiver and a Theft Protection. Keep in mind, you may still be liable to pay any excess.

For more information see our insurance and coverage information.

How can I pay for my Hertz car hire?

When you hire a car from Glasgow Airport with Hertz, you can choose to pre-pay online  or pay in-person at the Hertz desk. Both of these options require a credit or debit car in the driver’s name. We accept most credit and debit cards.

Read our booking guide to find out more.

What refuelling options are there at Hertz?

• Fuel Purchase Option (FPO). This allows you to purchase a full tank with your car hire ahead of your pick-up date at Glasgow Airport. Once you’re done using the car, you can return it without having to refuel. 
• Full-to-Full. Here, you need to return the car when fully fuelled. This option is great if you plan to cover short distances. The perfect weekend car hire companion.
• Hertz refill the tank on return. If you don’t have time to fill up the car on return and have not opted for FPO, we will charge you a price per litre to fill the tank. There will also be a service charge for refilling the tank for you.

You can find out more about our fuel policy here.

What are some of the optional extras available?

Aside from your main booking, you can also opt to add on a few helpful extras that might make your trip that little bit easier. These include adding additional drivers, WiFi, Hertz Neverlost (our handy satellite navigation system), and child booster seats.