Car Hire Inverness

Parking in Inverness

• Eastgate Shopping Centre (IV2 3PP) has 1350 paid spaces and is open until 7PM everyday but Sunday, when it shuts at 6PM.
• Falcon Gallery car park (IV2 3PP) is open from 6AM to 9PM every day. There are also six EV chargers.
• Rose Street Multi-Storey (IV1 1NQ) has 24/7 access seven days a week. The ground floor is designated for EV charging.

Parking in Inverness

• Eastgate Shopping Centre (IV2 3PP) has 1350 paid spaces and is open until 7PM everyday but Sunday, when it shuts at 6PM.
• Falcon Gallery car park (IV2 3PP) is open from 6AM to 9PM every day. There are also six EV chargers.
• Rose Street Multi-Storey (IV1 1NQ) has 24/7 access seven days a week. The ground floor is designated for EV charging.

Electric car hire in Inverness

Charging point locations in Inverness

Hire an EV in Inverness for a greener, cleaner travel option for your Scottish adventure. We’ve a range of leading EV models for rent, from family-ready sedans to sportier models for enjoying summer sun.

There are over 10 multi-point public charging stations in Inverness, so you’re never too far away from a place to plug-in. Though Inverness is free of any Clean-Air Charges, Scotland’s major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow do have ULEZ fees.

If you’re planning on heading to one of these locations, you might want to consider EV hire in Inverness. This way, you can avoid the additional charges for exploring these cities in a traditional petrol-powered vehicle.

Congestion charges in Inverness

Inverness does not have a congestion charge or clean-air charge zone. However, there are schemes in some of Scotland’s other key cities, like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Check the local charges information if you plan on heading to one of these major cities.

Key roads in Inverness

• The A82 runs through the centre of Inverness. Follow the road to merge with the A9 and cross the Kessock Bridge.
• The A862 runs westwards along the coast of Beauly Firth …
• The A9 can be followed south-east towards Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park.

How to get from Inverness to Aviemore

It takes around 40 minutes (30 miles) to drive from Inverness to Aviemore, in the Cairngorms National Park.

1. Leave the car hire car park on Longman Road and head northwards, taking the third exit at the roundabout.
2. Join the A9 via this roundabout exit.
3. Stay on the A9 until directed towards Aviemore.
4. Take the right turn on to the A95 near Granish.
5. Take the next left to join the B9152 and follow the road into Aviemore.

How to get from Inverness to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is around two hours and 40 minutes from Inverness. Head south on the A9 to leave Inverness, before joining with the A95 eastbound, then the A96, towards Aberdeen.

Best hotels in Inverness

Ness Walk Hotel

12 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ. Public EV chargers located on Ness Walk.

Nestled on the River Ness, this elegant Georgian hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day in the city. Stylish rooms are matched by impeccable service at this five-star retreat on the edge of the Highlands.

Bunchrew House Hotel

Bunchrew House, Inverness IV3 8TA. Free EV charging on-site.

Providing a tranquil Scottish escape, Bunchrew House Hotel is a charming retreat overlooking the Beauly Firth. Parts of the building date back to the 16^th-century and the hotel retains much of its atmospheric character.

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG. EV charging on-site.

This riverfront hotel offers modern amenities in a central location. Comfortable rooms provide the perfect place to relax. Take a dip in the pool or rejuvenate tired muscles in the on-site spa.

Best restaurants in Inverness

Rocpool Restaurant

1 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NE

A culinary gem worth savouring, the original Rocpool Restaurant serves up local fare in a relaxed setting. As you may guess, the lineup here is one that will appeal to seafood fans, with hand-dived scallops, Isle of Skye crab and Shetland monkfish among the standouts.

Fig & Thistle

4 6 Stephen's Brae, Inverness IV2 3JN

The Fig & Thistle is a friendly bistro with a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant combines the best of Scottish classics with popular global fare. So, you can expect entrees of haggis bon bons followed by Scottish sirloin steak with a whisky and peppercorn sauce.

River House Restaurant

1 Greig St, Inverness IV3 5PT

Chef Allan Little serves the best in locally sourced, traditionally Scottish ingredients in both classic and Italianate dishes to hungry patrons at the River House. Start with Shetland scallops or tempura seabass and be sure to try the Inverness-sourced oysters for a true ocean-to-plate experience.

Best things to do in Inverness

Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle

Loch Ness

Bring the binoculars and head to Loch Ness in search of Nessie. Whether you believe in the old legend or not, Loch Ness’ most famous alleged resident provides plenty of fun opportunities for the family to get involved in a little sightseeing of the mythical nature…or not?

When you’re not on a Nessie-themed boat tour, explore the grounds of Urquhart Castle, whose ruins loom over the water from atop their rocky promontory. Car parking can be found around the Loch, as well as within the grounds of the castle.

Calva Cairns

Inverness IV2 5EU

Step into Scotland’s Bronze Age past at Calva Cairns. These sacred burial stones provide an insight into the nation’s rich past and a window into the lives of Scotland’s people from centuries prior.

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

Castle Wynd, Inverness IV2 3EB

Visit this city centre museum and art space for a journey through the history and culture of the Highlands. Explore forested Munros through local artists, the areas intrinsically royal history and the amazing wildlife of prehistoric Scotland.

Hire a car in Inverness and explore this charming corner of Scotland with Hertz.