Once a small Scottish mining village, today Livingston is the biggest town in West Lothian. Indeed, there are enough shops, bars, restaurants and attractions here to keep you busy for a weekend break.
To get around with ease, hire a car from the town centre and check out local sights like the Almond Valley Heritage Centre, the Eliburn Reservoir, Howden Park Centre and Deer Park Golf and Country Club. The rest of Scotland is also yours for the taking. Hop on the M8 and you can be in Glasgow or Edinburgh in around 40 minutes on a light traffic day.
Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 may have to pay a surcharge
Hiring a car from Livingston town centre is quick and hassle free, with a number of firms that include:
For the best deals, avoid same-day pick-ups. Instead, compare offers online and book ahead of arriving in Livingston.
If it’s more convenient, you can also collect your hire car from Broxburn, which is around a 15-minute drive from Livingston. It’s home to Switch Car Rental and Thrifty. You can reach both firms on +44 131 357 5800.
Driving in Livingston is straightforward, with the usual mix of residential roads, major byways, bus lanes and pedestrian zones to navigate. Compared to Glasgow or Edinburgh, the roads here are much calmer.
However, Livingston’s main roads and M8 junctions can get congested around the morning and evening rush hour. There may also be queues around The Centre Livingston shopping mall on the weekends.
Parking is readily available throughout the city. The Centre Livingston car parks 1, 2 and 3 are good options for long and short stays. There is also parking at Livingston train station.
If you’re using Livingston as a base to explore Scotland, it’s easy to pick up the M8 towards the surrounding cities. The M8 will also take you part of the way to Arran, Islay, Mull and the islands of the west.
A mini (think Citroen C1, Volkswagen Up!) or compact (such as a Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla) hire car from Livingston is perfect for exploring local sights. If you’re planning longer road trips, an SUV or saloon will be a more comfortable option.
Budget
1 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
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£15.98 /day
Sixt
2 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
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£17.13 /day
Avis
1 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
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£17.30 /day
Alamo
3 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
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Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
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From
£18.28 /day
National
1 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
From
£20.27 /day
Enterprise
6 locations in Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport location: Yes
Inclusions:
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Free cancellation
Local taxes included
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£21.57 /day
A car hire in Livingston costs £60.30 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select
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