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Cheap car hire in Spain

These are the best prices for May 29 - Jun 5.
Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
R135/day
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Hyundai i30 car
Hyundai i30
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
R167/day
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Mercedes-Benz Citan car
Mercedes-Benz Citan
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
R767/day
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Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
R793/day
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Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
R126/day
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Peugeot 408 car
Peugeot 408
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
R1 047/day
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Class Compact Van car
Class Compact Van
or similar Van
4
2
4-5
R842/day
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BMW X1 car
BMW X1
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
R725/day
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Mini Convertible car
Mini Convertible
or similar Convertible
4
2
2/4
R1 315/day
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Jeep Avenger car
Jeep Avenger
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
R184/day
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Renault Arkana car
Renault Arkana
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
R471/day
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Seat Leon ST car
Seat Leon ST
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
R634/day
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Volvo XC90 car
Volvo XC90
or similar 4x4
5
5
4-5
R1 135/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Spain car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Spain with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Spain?

You should book your car hire in Spain around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Spain?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Record go (R11,00/day), NIZACARS (R18,18/day), and DRIVALIA (R31,97/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in Spain?

Hires in the Small category (Class Compact Car or similar) are the most popular option in Spain, costing R1 602/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R95/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Spain?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Spain is November at an average cost of R422/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Spain when prices are R659/day on average, which tends to be 1 959% above the yearly average hire price for Spain.

Which car hire company in Spain has the most locations?

Avis operates 151 locations in Spain, more than any other car hire company.

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Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Sixt
Small
R940/day
R701/day

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.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Spain for R701 or less
  • Small hire cars in Spain are around 94% 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 R940 per day.

  • 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 Madrid (19% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Spain), La Secuita (15%) and Barcelona (15%).

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

    On average a car hire in Spain costs R6 577 per week (R940 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Spain?

    On average a car hire in Spain costs R28 189 per month (R940 per day).

  • 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 hire directory

  • free2move

    Free2Move car hire locations in Spain

    609 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Spain

    593 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Spain

    262 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Spain

    229 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Spain

    197 Locations

  • alquicoche

    Alquicoche car hire locations in Spain

    178 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Spain

    151 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Spain

    136 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Spain

    111 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Spain

    110 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Spain

    101 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Spain

    98 Locations

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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.