In Scotland, to the west of Edinburgh city is located Edinburgh airport which is about 7 miles away. The car hire Edinburgh airport desk is presented at the main hall buildings arrival hall. The staff at the car rental company desk will direct you to the exact location of the rental car. The quotation document is needed to be checked out to know the car hire company opening time with which you have booked. Your car hire agents can be contacted to know the details regard the place where your car can be returned, as outside and within the Edinburgh airport are locations. All the details regard drop off will be available in your car hire quotation. The history of Edinburgh can be traced as a base for military during the 1st world war. The site was named Turnhouse Aerodrome during its opening in 1915 which was the base for northerly air force within the UK. The usage of military continued during the 2nd world war along with Fighter command. From that period, airport became the base for major airlines flying to many destinations of Europe. It is not a matter where you are coming from, friendly service is offered by the car hire of Edinburgh airport.