Edinburgh is the second largest and the capital city of Scotland. With festivals galore it is the ideal choice for a spring and summer break.

Edinburgh is home to International Science Festival, the Film Festival and the Edinburgh Festivals including the Jazz, Book and Fringe which just spoil the visitor.

Edinburgh is home to a large number of museums and libraries including the Museum of Scotland, the Royal Museum, the National Library of Scotland, National War Museum of Scotland, the Museum of Edinburgh, Museum of Childhood and the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is also home to Scotland’s five national art galleries, National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Scottish Academy, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Dean Gallery.

Edinburgh Castle sitting atop its own volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile has for the visitor’s view the Scottish Crown Jewels, the delightful St Margaret’s Chapel, the Stone of Destiny and many other historic buildings.

Edinburgh Zoo on Corstorphine Hill is the only zoo in Britain to house polar bears and koalas, breed penguins and provides extensive views of the city.

Visit the Palace Of Holyroodhouse, the royal apartments, the throne room and the great gallery and journey through centuries of fascinating history.

Take a nature trip through Scotland’s Royal Botanic Garden with over 70 acres of lush and colorful botany.

Climb aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia, now decommissioned and belonged to Her Majesty The Queen and was used for official state occasions and private holidays by the Royal Family.

Edinburgh is surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches and golf courses for whatever your preference may be.

With numerous bars, bistros, pubs, brasserie and restaurants, Edinburgh is a gastronomic experience.

Nightclubs like Lava and Ignite, the underground nightclub scene and the main alternative featuring indie and rock at places like the Hive, Opium and Studio 24 make Edinburgh’s nightlife vibrant.

The main shopping area in the city centre is Princes Street with a large number of upmarket chains and independent stores.

Edinburgh Airport is located at Turnhouse, 9.3 km west of the city centre just off the M8 motorway.

The airport offers all the facilities of a modern international airport like shops including duty free bargains to your travel necessities, cafés, restaurants and bars, lounges, bank and ATMs.

Car and van hire agencies like Thrifty, Avis, Alamo, Hertz and Europcar offer their services at the airport.

Van hire companies in Edinburgh offer different hire options to choose from like have man and van hire, removal van hire and self van hire. This makes it convenient for you to move house or apartment, transport a large family or many family members from one place to another, or simply use it for moving large items either for personal or business use whichever the case may be. Van hire companies in your area will give you the van of your choice but the cost will depend on your use and requirement and vary with your choice of van Hire Company.

Be sure to read the fine print in the company’s terms and conditions when taking a van on hire as there may be a variance in the guidelines that will affect the cost. For example the age of the person hiring the van could affect the cost, as some companies may not charge you only by model, duration or miles used but also by your driving record.

Select a company that is most practical and has the least number of conditions attached to the hire of their van. At the onset some companies offer good deals but include such clauses, such as large price increases if you use the van over the pre-specified time, or drive over a certain amount of miles.

Be sure to research all the van hire companies by taking quotes or finding out their rates by checking out their websites. Apart from all your personal details which the website will direct you to give be sure about the size and type of van you will need for your requirement.

Always choose a van slightly larger than the exact space requirement after you have measured the requirement as a smaller van would be of no use and a much larger van will prove too costly as the rates increase with size. Be sure about measurements and crosscheck with the company as vans may be tapered or have arched interiors, and when in doubt, rent something that is a bit larger than what you actually need.