Car hire at Bilbao Airport
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Cheap car hire at Bilbao Airport
| Economy | R111/day |
| Compact | R124/day |
| Intermediate | R425/day |
| Standard | R492/day |
| Mini | R112/day |
| Compact SUV | R201/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R223/day |
| Compact estate car | R485/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Bilbao Airport
- Car hire at Bilbao Airport can be extremely easy to find once you’ve come through arrivals on Level 1. The car hire offices are situated on the ground level, outside of the terminal building, so you will need to take the lift or escalator downstairs and exit the building, they are then only a short walk from the terminal building. We recommend pre-booking your car online, and paying in advance, so you don’t need to wait. This option is also cheaper and, depending on the car hire company you choose a free shuttle service to the collection point is typically included. Upon booking remember to check the company’s location for the collection of your vehicle.
- Bilbao Airport car hire is a great way to travel around the Basque region of Spain. The city itself is very well connected with various public transport links, including metro, buses and taxis but outside the city they are not as frequent and so getting to areas that may interest you is more difficult. For this reason, it’s a much better option to have a hire car so you can pick and choose your destinations and alleviate the need to rely on bus and train schedules.
- Once you’ve got your vehicle, getting to Bilbao city centre is really simple. It’s only around a 15min drive away, via the N-633 and N-637 motorways. The N-637 also leads to areas of the Basque and Cantabrian coastline via the N-634, which provide stunning coastal drives. You can also connect to the same motorways in the other direction, toward the neighbouring Basque cities of Eibar, roughly 30 miles away, and San Sebastian which is around a 1h 10min drive away covering a distance of about 62 miles.
- If you’re looking at car hire at Bilbao Airport, take note of the operating hours of your car hire company, especially if your flight arrives before opening time or if you need to return the car after closing. During the booking process you may come across some companies that require you to confirm a return date and time, while others are more flexible. It is important to check the return policy prior to booking your car as additional charges may be incurred for out-of-hours collections and drop-offs. Luckily, checking rates through KAYAK enables you to find deals that include out-of- hours returns as part of the agreement.
- Book your car hire at Bilbao Airport at least 6 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Bilbao Airport
What documents do I need to provide to hire a car at Bilbao Airport?
To finalise your rental agreement, you will need to provide identification, such as your passport and a valid driving licence. Some companies may require your licence to have been held for at least two years, so make sure to check the company policy prior to booking your vehicle. In addition, a credit card must be presented for payment purposes, especially for any additional charges that may be incurred during the rental period.
Which companies are the easiest to use at Bilbao Airport?
If you’re looking for car hire at Bilbao Airport and hoping for a professional and stress-free service, then look no further than SIXT which has the most impressive ratings when it comes to customer satisfaction. Their friendly staff will make sure you receive the best service and the right vehicle for you. You also won’t have to wait long to collect your vehicle as it’s located on-site in the dedicated car parks.
What vehicles are recommended to hire at Bilbao Airport?
If you’re looking for a cheap deal then we recommend hiring a small or medium-sized vehicle, as these models typically have the best rates. However, if you need more room, an SUV is a good choice as the rates with various companies are very reasonable and provide the best value for money.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Bilbao Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Goldcar Rental SP (R111/day), Record Go (R112/day) and CLICK RENT (R223/day).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Bilbao Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bilbao Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, DRIVALIA , Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, FLIZZR, and Goldcar Rental SP.
Bilbao Airport car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
10,0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Gas mileage was great, gps was useful.Cons:
We did not get the car we had signed up for. The car we wanted was automatic, but we were given standard. Two of the drivers got an IDP ($30/each) so we could drive the rental but one of us do not drive stick so it was a waste of money to get the IDP6,0 Okay
Jun 2017
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Service was friendly and helpful at pickup. Got a size upgrade for free.Cons:
No map available. Turn in at Reus very hard to find, and didn't have a sign. Clerk tried to gouge us for "damage" that wasn't there, but luckily we'd purchased the insurance (don't think she knew that initially) so we were able to resolve the issue quickly.Alamo
8,6
Very Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.3
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2,0 Poor
Nov 2023
9,6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Good job finding a suitable car.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
8,0 Very Good
Jun 2023
Ok Mobility
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6,7
Okay
10 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
7.5
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2018
Pros:
Absolutely NothingCons:
After allowing me to pay the deposit using my American Express card, I was told the day the rental was to bugin that the car rental company would not accept Amex for the bulk of the payment. I ended up having to cancel the reservation and lose my deposit. Shameful !!!!6,0 Okay
Sep 2018
Pros:
The employees are welocming and respectful.Cons:
-The car I rented broke down while driving. Neither the offic nor the road assistance responded to my calls. Putting me in a bad situation. -they make a big deal out of returning the car without a full fuel tank. - they don't have enough people at their counters, need to wait a lot until it's my turn.2,0 Poor
Jul 2018
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HorribleCons:
No car10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Friendly staff took care of us well. Free upgrade on the car too.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Hertz
6,7
Okay
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
5.9
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5,6 Fair
Sep 2019
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First car a/c was broken. Had a hard time contacting them, finally got a replacement— which had a tire with a slow leak.5,2 Fair
Sep 2019
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CarCons:
Charge extra 60€ due to the flight delay of 1 hour, even after my call from the Flight's origin... Is not a good value for money8,4 Very Good
Jun 2019
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Check-in duration4,4 Mediocre
Jul 2017
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They were courteous when I picked up the car. Spoke English well. There was not much of a wait to get serviceCons:
The GPS did not work well. The car would not start onthe last day of the trip and neither The Hertz office in Nice or in Spain would help. Allianz insurance would not help. The situation is still not resolved, I have spent 6 or more hours on the phone with only getting told "that I need to talk to a different Hertz office.2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
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car was newCons:
I booked a car for 6 passengers only to be told its not big enough for our luggage.I was given a bigger car that I had to pay for. Then I was told that the car I purchased didn't include any Insurance at all and that I was liable up to 25000 Euro. in all I had to pay approx. another $450 Euro for the car. I wont waste my time on the holiday complaining and reporting this abuse of vulnerable travellers(when they don't have another choice and cancellation is not allowed) but when I get back to Sydney I will be making formal complaints10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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No local map available at pickupexcellenAvis
6,0
Okay
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
5.0
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4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2019
Pros:
The car was clean and well maintained.Cons:
The pick up and drop off experience could have been better. The staff was not very knowledgable regarding local laws even though they get tourists all the time. The rental was supposed to cost 240$ but they placed a hold of 1000$. Not sure if they are gonna remove that, or I'd have to talk to customer care to get that removed. Drop off was exceedingly painful with no clear instructions.8,0 Very Good
Sep 2019
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An upgrade for your Preferred Avis customer.2,0 Poor
Mar 2017
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I cancelled The reservation after waiting in line for 30 minutes and found another car from Europe car it was very disappointing6,8 Okay
Oct 2016
Pros:
Good car, reasonable priceCons:
Hidden "surcharge" fee with tax on that as well of course. No idea what this is for. I pre-paid with kayak and returned the vehicle in good order and full of fuel. Maybe there's a good reaon for it but certainly isn't explained in the invoice I've been sent after returning home.Sixt
5,9
Fair
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
4.9
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2022
1,9 Poor
Sep 2021
Budget
4,9
Mediocre
2 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
4.9
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Centauro
2,0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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Record Go
2,0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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Ace
1,9
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
1.9
Comfort
1.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
1.9
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2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
NothingCons:
Rented me a smaller car than I had reserved. Then I got two additional charges to my credit card totaling over $500 Dollars for ludicrous charges. They claimed the car was dirty (even though it was clean for a 12 day car rental) and they claimed I made a small scratch on the plastic bumper. They also charged me more than double the price for what I had reserved on Kayak when I picked up the car.1,9 Poor
Aug 2021
Goldcar Rental SP
4,2
Mediocre
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4.0
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
4.0
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Bilbao Aeropuerto * No Devolucion Furgonetas (truck)*
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Enterprise Rent A Car
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Holiday Inn Express Bilbao Zarandoa 5
+34 918 34 40 64
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Calle Beresi 12, Derio 48160, Bizkaia
+34 971 73 06 96
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Aeropuerto De Bilbao - Loiu
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Bo. Gaztañaga 633
+34 620 77 29 02
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Bilbao Airport, Loiu, Bizkaia
+34 944 14 83 58
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Bilbao Airport
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Bilbao Airport C Landatxu 4
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Bilbao International Airport
+34 933 93 61 32
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Bilbao Aeropuerto
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Calle Landatxu, 4 48160, Derio, Bilbao
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Orroño Kalea, 29-31 Parque Empresarial Astikene, 48160 Derio, Biscay
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