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Book a Reliable Car Hire in Sumburgh Airport Today

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Sumburgh Airport is an important airport located in Scotland. The busy Sumburgh Airport, serving Shetland city, is often described as unusual due to its 550 m helicopter runway. The Sumburgh Airport (LSI) first opened on June 3, 1936, while its inaugural flight had as destination Aberdeen, Kintore.

Located in the small region of Sumburgh, tourists who plan on visiting this location will be able to visit both this Scottish village and the closest larger destination in its proximity, Shetland. Well, planning a trip in this region, after arriving at the Sumburgh Airport, will definitely be an experience that all tourists are going to enjoy. In fact, Shetland is a subarctic archipelago of Scotland, which offers tourists infinite possibilities for amazing holidays.

Why book a rental car with us?

  1. Before flying in at Sumburgh Airport, book a car hire at VroomVroomVroom and look forward to a smooth travel. We provide car hire comparison from Hertzm Alamo, Avis and Europcar, who are all located at the arrivals terminal of the building.
  2. Our booking system would even allow you to enter your flight number. This is helpful so that rental staff can monitor your arrival and have your car rental ready for you. We know all our customers are after the best possible rates, and we aim to provide that all the time possible.
  3. Car hire booking with VroomVroomVroom is really simple and quick. The process is very user-friendly and you don't need to be a technical person to make a reservation. Join our millions of customers around the world who are always satisfied whenever they book with us.
  4. Our highly-motivated customer care experts are ready to help you. Simply contact us via phone, email or live chat today.

Top Attractions within Sumburgh

Sumburgh Head is a major attraction that tourists should visit after arriving at Sumburgh Airport. The Sumburgh Head is located south of Shetland's main island and it consists of a 100 meters height rock. The views here are really fascinating and the place is perfect for an unique outdoor experience. The Sumburgh Airport is situated north of the head.

The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is located on the Sumburgh Head and the construction dates back in 1821. The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse also hosts a visitor center, where tourists will be able to find out everything about the history of this Scottish location. Still, visiting the building can be an unique experience, and you should know that the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse is considered to be a category A listed building, being protected as a construction of national and international importance, due to its historical heritage and architectural style. The place is very popular for bird watching and also for seeing whales and dolphins.

Jarlshof is the most famous archaeological site situated near Sumburgh. Various findings and numerous artefacts have been discovered here. In fact, Jarlshof site is formed by a series of settlement, which are believed to date back to the neolithic period.