Cheap car hire in Spain

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Spain

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Spain car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Spain car hire at a glance

Most popular rental company	Goldcar
Most popular car	Small
Pick-up points	266, Palma is most popular
Cheapest price found	SAR 73 per day, Cala Bona
Cheapest month	October
Best time to book	1 week before

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Cities in Spain

Take a look at the different cities in Spain you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in Spain

If you’re flying to Spain it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Barcelona Airport

From

SAR 86

per day

Car hire at Madrid Airport

From

SAR 94

per day

Car hire at Gran Canaria Airport

From

SAR 110

per day

Car hire at Alicante Airport

From

SAR 118

per day

Car hire at Ibiza Airport

From

SAR 130

per day

Car hire at Malaga Airport

From

SAR 136

per day

Car hire at Tenerife South Airport

From

SAR 147

per day

Car hire at Palma - Majorca Airport

From

SAR 171

per day

Car hire at Menorca Airport

From

SAR 281

per day

Car hire at Barcelona Airport

From

SAR 86

per day

Car hire at Madrid Airport

From

SAR 94

per day

Car hire at Gran Canaria Airport

From

SAR 110

per day

Car hire at Alicante Airport

From

SAR 118

per day

Car hire at Ibiza Airport

From

SAR 130

per day

Car hire at Malaga Airport

From

SAR 136

per day

Car hire at Tenerife South Airport

From

SAR 147

per day

Car hire at Palma - Majorca Airport

From

SAR 171

per day

Car hire at Menorca Airport

From

SAR 281

per day

Find the best car rental deal in Spain

SUV in Valencia

From

SAR 82

per day

Medium cars in Valencia

From

SAR 82

per day

Small cars in Valencia

From

SAR 82

per day

Van in Valencia

From

SAR 98

per day

Luxury cars in Valencia

From

SAR 106

per day

Large cars in Valencia

From

SAR 143

per day

SUV in Alicante

From

SAR 86

per day

Small cars in Alicante

From

SAR 88

per day

Medium cars in Alicante

From

SAR 89

per day

Van in Alicante

From

SAR 98

per day

Luxury cars in Alicante

From

SAR 146

per day

Large cars in Alicante

From

SAR 179

per day

Medium cars in Seville

From

SAR 98

per day

Small cars in Seville

From

SAR 98

per day

SUV in Seville

From

SAR 98

per day

Luxury cars in Seville

From

SAR 122

per day

Van in Seville

From

SAR 151

per day

Large cars in Seville

From

SAR 225

per day

Medium cars in Ibiza

From

SAR 110

per day

SUV in Ibiza

From

SAR 110

per day

Small cars in Ibiza

From

SAR 113

per day

Van in Ibiza

From

SAR 136

per day

Large cars in Ibiza

From

SAR 527

per day

Luxury cars in Ibiza

From

SAR 824

per day

Medium cars in Barcelona

From

SAR 124

per day

SUV in Barcelona

From

SAR 126

per day

Small cars in Barcelona

From

SAR 132

per day

Luxury cars in Barcelona

From

SAR 155

per day

Van in Barcelona

From

SAR 160

per day

Large cars in Barcelona

From

SAR 272

per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Spain

The cheapest month to rent a car in Spain is October, when the average cost per day is SAR 175. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is SAR 219. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Spain is February.

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Side of the roadRight

CurrencyEuros

LanguageSpanish

Speed limitMotorway120kmph

Speed limitBuilt-up area50kmph

Age to rent a car21

Car hire in Spain: FAQs

Do I need extra insurance to rent a car in Spain?

You will need insurance to rent a car in Spain, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

What age do you need to be to hire a car in Spain?

To rent a car with most companies in Spain you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

What is the best car rental company in Spain?

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Spain is MALCO. You can rent a car with them for SAR 557 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about MALCO, you can dig deeper here.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Spain?

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Spain depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Spain, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Spain?

It depends on where in Spain you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Palma, Tenerife and Barcelona.

In Palma, it costs around SAR 617 per day or SAR 1,288 per week.

In Tenerife, it costs around SAR 329 per day or SAR 1,319 per week.

In Barcelona, it costs around SAR 662 per day or SAR 1,080 per week.

How do I hire a car in Spain?

It’s easy to hire a car in Spain. First, you need to decide where in Spain you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

Can I rent a car in Spain long term?

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

Do I need a credit card to hire a car in Spain?

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Spain. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

Is it expensive to hire a car in Spain?

It depends where in Spain you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Palma. On average, it costs SAR 617 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 175 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Spain

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Spain is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Spain are Goldcar, Record Go and OK Mobility. The cheapest company we've found is SOLO Car Hire. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 73 a day and SAR 49 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Spain you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Spain. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Spain is Palma. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Cala Bona.

Hire a car long term in Spain

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Spain with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.