Glasgow Prestwick Airport, located just over 30 miles from downtown Glasgow, has been labeled the fastest growing airport in Scotland. Boasting fast and on-time flights 80% of the time, the airport is hassle-free, efficient and is staffed by personnel knowledgeable in all aspects of the travel industry. To make it even more convenient for travelers the world over, the Glasgow Prestwick Airport has its own rail road service connecting travelers to downtown Glasgow and to other stations which in turn feed to the rest of Scotland at a 50% discount. The airport also has a relatively low cost reserved car packing a bureau de change and low cost tax and duty free shopping center stocked with all the necessary trappings ideal for travelers. Whether the reason for your transit through Glasgow Prestwick Airport is business or leisure, the airport is equipped with every amenity necessary for speed and convenience.



One of the greatest conveniences found at the airport is car rental. Glasgow Prestwick Airport car hire is fast and convenient. The car rental booths are located immediately within reach in all the major terminals making it a breeze to connect from flights to the waiting rented car. The companies serving the Glasgow Prestwick Airport are the usual major players in the world of car rental in most of the major international airports. At the car rental booths, you will be greeted by Avis, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Europcar, National and Sixt. The collective experience found in these car rentals guarantees quality and a speedy and professional response should anything go wrong with your rental reservation.

It is perfectly possible and okay to rent a car of your choice on demand, that is, when you decide to once you arrive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. This however, may cause some slight delay and the cars are subject to availability. Most travelers whether local or international prefer to reserve a car prior to their arrival at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In today's digital world, services such as Expedia and Travelocity make it possible to include your car rental together with your flight and hotel reservation in one convenient and low-cost package. This can be a price bargain and has become popular with today's bargain-hunting travelers. Reserving a car rental together with your hotel and flight is ideal and recommended because it guarantees a smooth transition once you arrive at the airport and you are not subject to long waits especially if you are on a time-sensitive trip.

The car rental firms at Glasgow Prestwick Airport accept most of the world's major credit cards namely VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Diner Club. Most major banks can also activate their local customers? debit cards to work overseas meaning debit cards can also work as credit cards of they have the VISA or Mastercard logo. It is however recommended that if you intend to use your debit/ATM card to rent a car at the Glasgow Prestwick Airport, you need to check with your local bank first to see whether this is possible. It has also not been the policy of most major car rental companies to accept debit cards so you also want to give the individual rental firms a call beforehand.