Marbella car hire

A compact economy car is ideal for trips to and from the beach and picking your way through the narrow streets of Marbella’s old town. If you plan on exploring the surrounding area, an SUV might be better suited for comfort and stability on rocky hillside roads. Of course, a convertible offers a cool breeze and lets you fit right in with the Marbella crowd.

In the centre of town, you’ll be expected to drive no more than 50 km/h (30mph). This limit increases to 90km/h (55mph) on single carriageways and 120km/h (75mph) on dual carriageways and motorways. Although there tends to be fewer speed cameras in the region than you’d ordinarily find in the UK, they are strategically placed, so keep an eye on signs even in rural areas.

Finding a parking spot in Marbella can be complicated, especially during the summer season. The city centre and Porto Banús do have a number of parking garages that are more likely to have spaces than on the street or near the beach. Prices range from €1.80 (£1.60) to €3.35 (£2.95) per hour. Fuerte Marbella and the Avenida del Mar car parks are great spots close to all Marbella’s places of interest, however, you will pay towards the higher end for the convenient location, which generally works out between €16-€18 (£14-£15.80) per day.

The average price of fuel in Marbella is R121,73 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 461 and R1 948, depending on the car size.

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

The only car hire company onsite at Malaga airport is Firefly.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Malaga airport to off-airport locations is Firefly.

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

A Mini car hire in Marbella costs R684 per day, on average.