Bilbao

Cheap Car Rentals in Bilbao from $226

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bilbao with a pick-up date of 9/8 and drop-off date of 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Bilbao

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bilbao and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 July 2025.

There are, in total, 78 car hire locations in Bilbao that are operated by 37 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $226/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Bilbao hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in Bilbao by type

Here are the best Bilbao small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500$226/day
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Fiat 500
Kia Rio$248/day
2
4
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Kia Rio
Toyota Corolla$264/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Best car rental deals found in Bilbao

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bilbao. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bilbao with an average daily rate of $335. Data was last updated on 17 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Bilbao. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Fiat 500$226/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Kia Rio$248/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Toyota Corolla$264/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Cheapflights insights for Bilbao car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bilbao, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bilbao?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Bilbao, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $32, which is about 30% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Bilbao?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Bilbao is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 8.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Bilbao, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $25. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $66 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Bilbao, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $25. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $66 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$25

February

$25

March

$25

April

$57

May

$40

June

$49

July

$64

August

$66

September

$34

October

$27

November

$25

December

$44

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bilbao?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Bilbao at 7.

Top rental agencies in Bilbao

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bilbao known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bilbao. Reviews were last updated on 17 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Bilbao, including Thrifty, Europcar and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

2 locations

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Budget

7.8
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.8

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.9
Okay
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Centauro

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bilbao, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bilbao?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Bilbao it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Bilbao

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Bilbao. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Bilbao. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Bilbao. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($128+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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