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Cheap car hire in Spain

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Seat Ibiza car
Seat Ibiza
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
$9/day
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Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$24/day
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Audi A3 car
Audi A3
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$37/day
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Opel Insignia car
Opel Insignia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$100/day
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Peugeot 5008 car
Peugeot 5008
or similar VAN
5
3
4-5
M
$230/day
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Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$142/day
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Ford Ka car
Ford Ka
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
$12/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
$193/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$16/day
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Mitsubishi ASX car
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$24/day
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Seat Leon ST car
Seat Leon ST
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$31/day
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Peugeot 508 SW car
Peugeot 508 SW
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$52/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in Spain

  • If you want to visit the more rural areas of Spain, your best option is to rent a car, as public transportation tends to be sparse in the countryside. The perks of renting a car in Spain include the outstanding views from coastal roads and highways. Outside of major towns and cities, the roads are clear and offer routes to natural wonders like the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, which is an 82.1 km (51 mi) drive north of Madrid.
  • If you plan to take your rental car across the European border, you will need to check that your particular car is permitted. You must gain permission from your car hire company before you cross the Spanish border. If you rent a car from the Canary or Balearic Isles, you cannot take your rental car on a ferry.
  • When it comes to parking in Spain, you will find that many of the tourist attractions and cities will have plenty of pay-and-display parking, while parking tends to be free in the country or rural areas. Blue zones, indicated by blue markings on the street, mean that you can pay for the parking at the blue ticket machines for between 0,70 € ($0.79) and 1 € ($1.12) per hour. Parking is free on Sundays.
  • If you are traveling with children in a car, keep in mind that any child under 12 years old or under 1.35 m (4 ft, 6 in) tall must sit in a restraint system. Infants up to nine months old or below 10 kg (22 lbs.) must travel in a carry cot in the back seat, while children up to the age of 12 must sit in either a car seat or booster seat in the back of the car. If you do not bring your own child car seat, you may rent one from a car hre company for around 12 € ($13) a day.
  • Book your rental car in Spain at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Spain are around 57% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Mini rental cars in Spain are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Spain

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Spain?

    On average a car hire in Spain costs $72 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Spain?

    Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Spain.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Spain?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at NIZACARS ($9/day), CLICK RENT ($9/day) and Wiber ($13/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in Spain?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Spain are Alamo (7.5, 53 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4, 125 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Spain?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Spain?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Spain are Málaga (57% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Spain), Ibiza (29%) and Córdoba (14%).

  • What is driving like in Spain?

    When you rent a car in Spain, you will need to drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left side. Unless otherwise signposted, you must give way to drivers on the right. You will find that most highways (autopistas) are toll roads and that it costs on average 1 € ($1.12) per 8 km (5 mi) traveled. There are also some toll bridges and two toll tunnels located around the country. There is a strict policy of no mobile phones while driving.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Spain?

    To rent a car in Spain, you will need to be at least 18 or 23 years old, depending on which car hire agency you use. However, there is a surcharge for drivers under the age of 25. You will need to produce a valid EU or international driving license before renting a car.

  • How much does petrol cost in Spain?

    You will find that the average price of petrol is 1.35 € ($1.53) per liter or $5.78 per gallon when you rent a car in Spain. Petrol prices are set by the government, so you can expect to find that each petrol station has a similar price. There are numerous petrol stations located around Spain that offer self-service pumps and are open 24h.

  • What are the speed limits in Spain?

    When driving on Spanish roads, you need to follow the national speed limits. In residential and urban areas, the speed limit is between 20 km/h (12 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph). The maximum speed limit on national roads, like the autovías, is 90 km/h (55 mph), while on highways the speed limit is between 100 km/h (62 mph) and 120 km/h (75 mph).

Car rental directory

  • free2move

    Free2Move car hire locations in Spain

    597 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Spain

    505 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Spain

    259 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Spain

    205 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Spain

    192 Locations

  • alquicoche

    Alquicoche car hire locations in Spain

    182 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Spain

    155 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Spain

    141 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Spain

    117 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Spain

    105 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Spain

    103 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Spain

    90 Locations

Good to know

Most popular car type

Mini

When to book a rental car in Spain

Average daily price per month
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Car hire locations in Spain

Everything you need to know for your car rental in Spain

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.

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