Opening hours in Edinburgh
Opening Times, Tips and What To Expect
Planning around the festive season can be hectic for travel, work projects, and winter getaways. Whether you’re arranging practical transport or gearing up for a holiday trip, knowing the Christmas and New Year opening times for vehicle hire services in Edinburgh helps remove last-minute stress.
Below we focus on our hours at the Edinburgh branches of Easihire.
Holiday Opening Times – What You Should Know
Unlike standard weekly hours, holiday periods often see adjusted opening times, closures, and special return arrangements.
Based on the regular hours published for the Edinburgh locations, you can expect the following as a starting point for planning with some typical festive adjustments (always confirm before booking):
Regular Winter Opening Hours
Easihire (Van and Car Hire) Edinburgh- Broxburn
- Monday – Friday: 08:00-17:30
- Saturday: 08:00-14:00
- Sunday: 09:00-12:00
Christmas Week
- 23-24 December: Likely open with shortened hours (morning/early afternoon only).
- 25-26 December: Closed – Christmas Day and Boxing Day are public holidays across Scotland.
- 27-28 December: Many services resume, either at regular or slightly reduced hours.
New Year Week
- 31 December (New Years Eve): Open earlier in the day, but closing earlier than usual.
- 1 January (New Years Day): Closed
- 2 January onward: Return to near-normal opening hours.
Address
1 Drovers Road
East Mains Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH52 5ND
