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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from £4

Alicante, Valencia, Spain
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
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Spain car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Spain. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Record Go

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

£23

Cheapest price per day

£4

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Spain?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Spain, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,719 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

£4 - £10

Out of all the popular cities in Spain, Alicante is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £4/day. Renting a car in Alicante is 60% cheaper than renting one in Ibiza where the per day rate is around £10. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Spain to get a rental car in are: Málaga (£5/day), Valencia (£7/day), and Palma de Mallorca (£7/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Alicante should expect to spend around £4/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Spain is Alicante.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Spain?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Spain and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£9

February

£12

March

£14

April

£14

May

£14

June

£15

July

£19

August

£18

September

£14

October

£15

November

£8

December

£17

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Spain is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Spain

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Spain and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

At £4/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Spain in the past week. Out of 141 car hire agencies operating in Spain, there are, in total, 4,052 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Spain

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Spain to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£12 - £27

All Car Types

£19 - £48

To hire a small car in Spain, you would pay an average price of £18/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Spain (~£12/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£27/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a small car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Spain, you would pay an average price of £34/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Spain (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£51/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a medium car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Spain, you would pay an average price of £62/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Spain (~£43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£80/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a large car is 51% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Spain, you would pay an average price of £24/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Spain (~£11/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£35/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a SUV saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Spain, you would pay an average price of £56/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Spain (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£81/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Spain, you would pay an average price of £68/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Spain (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£89/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a luxury car is 56% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Spain, you would pay an average price of £29/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Spain (~£9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£43/day). In fact, January is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, hiring a convertible saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Cee'd£4/day
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Kia Cee'd
Hyundai i10£6/day
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Hyundai i10
Toyota Aygo£6/day
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Toyota Aygo

Top hire agencies in Spain

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Spain known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Spain. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Spain region, including those located within the Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Málaga area. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Spain, including locations around Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Málaga.

Sunnycars

450 locations

keddy by Europcar

257 locations

Free2Move

197 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

196 locations

Europcar

187 locations

Avis

153 locations

Alquicoche

142 locations

Budget

137 locations

Best Spain car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Spain. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Spain with an average daily rate of £8. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Spain, including options within a close proximity to Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Málaga. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Vauxhall Astra£4/day
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Vauxhall Astra
Ford Focus£4/day
4
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A/C
Ford Focus
Volkswagen T-Cross£5/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Spain?

    Before you make your way to the car hire company you're hiring a car from in Spain, you'll need to make sure you meet the basic requirements and have all the documentation you need. You'll need to be over the age of 21 and have held a valid driving licence for at least a year. If you're not an EU driver, it's required by law that you have an international driving permit along with your original driving licence. This doesn't apply to drivers from the UK, though; you will be able to drive in Spain with your driving licence from your home country. Please bear in mind that if you're between the ages of 21 and 24, you'll typically incur an additional young driver surcharge on top of the standard hire fee. Remember to bring your passport, confirmation details and the credit card you used to book online. You cannot hire a car in Spain with a credit card if the card owner isn't present.

  • What are the rules for driving in Spain?

    In order to ensure your safety and that of others, before picking up your cheap car hire in Spain, familiarise yourself with local driving laws. Stay up to date with the motor vehicle department of the local area to stay apprised of new changes to the law. In Spain, traffic flows on the right-hand side of the road and cars pass on the left-hand side. If you're approaching an intersection, vehicles to the right have priority. The general legal limit for drinking and driving is 0.05% and is heavily enforced; breaking this law could result in large fines, licence suspension or jail time in extreme cases. Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory for the driver and all passengers in the hired car in Spain, even in the back seat. If you don't have a hands-free device setup in your Spanish car hire, avoid using your mobile phone, as it is prohibited. If you're travelling with a child that's shorter than 135 cm or aged 12 or younger, it's prohibited for them to be in the front seat or in the rear seats without being restrained in a child car seat.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Spain?

    Deciding on the best car hire in Spain depends mostly on your needs. Keep in mind that the roads can be narrow and traffic in the cities can be quite congested at times. If you're travelling with fewer passengers, consider hiring a lighter, smaller car for better fuel efficiency. Some of the major cities in Spain, like Madrid and Barcelona, have zero-emission and eco-friendly zones, so you may want to check out which electric cars are available for hire in Spain. If you're travelling with your family, avoid hiring an SUV and rather opt for a larger sedan or station wagon.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Spain?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, OWNERSCARS (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Quadis Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Spain.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Spain?

    With an average price of £15/day, Record Go is the most popular car hire provider in Spain, booking 407% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Spain?

    At £9/day, the cheapest car hire price in Spain was found in Santiago de Compostela. On average, Corvera has the cheapest daily rental car price (£22/day), which is 33% below average price for cities in Spain.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Spain?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Spain.

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Small car hires in Spain

Find small car hire deals in Spain from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Spain cost an average of £7 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Ford Ka£6/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£6/day
2
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£6/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hires by fuel type in Spain

Browse car hires by fuel type in Spain. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Spain. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£8+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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