Spain car rentals in 2026
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 7 October 2026.
Most popular company | Record go |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $47 |
Cheapest price per day | $16 |
Cheapflights insights for Spain car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Spain, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Spain?
Book your rental car in Spain 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $41/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Spain?
Looking to hire a car in Spain? Solo Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $5.38/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $6.76/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Spain?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Spain is January, when you can expect to pay $36/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Spain is December ($75/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$36
February
$43
March
$49
April
$53
May
$55
June
$43
July
$56
August
$64
September
$41
October
$45
November
$39
December
$75
What car do most people hire in Spain?
Mini cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Spain. SUV cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Seat Ibiza or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Spain?
Avis has 152 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Espacar has the second-highest number of locations in Spain at 1.
What are the car rental 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 323 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in Spain, Málaga is the cheapest city to rent a car ($17/day). Other popular cities in Spain to get a cheap rental car are: Valencia ($23/day), Granadilla ($26/day), and Barcelona ($26/day).
Top rental 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 7 October 2026.
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Budget
110 reviews•138 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.5
Recent reviews
2.0
|Aug 2023They don’t respect the rent that was accorded
4.0
|Jul 2023The Girona budget office insisted that we have no insurance even a basic one, at that time I could't reach my reservation details and checked, so they took nearlı 150euros for car insurance which is more than 2 days rental price. At that time we couldn't be sure about the conditions. So I had to pay twice the money, I won't reserve with kayak/budget again.
10.0
|Jun 2023Fine
4.0
|Apr 2023Pick up was extremely difficult. I waiting at the counter while the person helping me tried to figure out my rental. Finally his colleague helped after more than 30 minutes standing there.
6.0
|Apr 2023The insurance pitch is tireless and frightening. Renting a car with automatic transmission in Spain is twice as expensive and it's necessary because corners are tight and Spain is mountainous with lots of curves. Drop off was on a Sunday and the office was closed. There was a key drop with a note to leave them. OK, but don't come back to me with a small scratch or dent or... I'd have preferred someone signing off that all was good.
2.0
|Mar 2023Well. I could not even pick up the car because the guy at the pick-up point did not let me pay/place a deposit with my Revolut card or by cash. This exception was mentioned or was not emphasized enough. We planned a trip based on this car renting possibility and the trip was canceled. Thank you KAYAK making this possible.
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Budget Locations in Spain
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Avis
63 reviews•152 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.8
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sept 2023They have stolen my deposit
10.0
|Aug 2023Pick up location difficult to find due to construction in San Sebastian.
2.0
|Jul 2023Awful. Placed a booking for a car and the price was 52$ . When I collected the car I was told to pay 69.99 for insurance. So in my mind this is 69.99 plus 52$ which is around 46€ . So 46 + 69.99 is 115.99 I got charged 142€. But of a difference in price. Not at all impressed. Just feel like I’ve been ripped off.
2.0
|Jul 2023Terrible. No information about pickup or drop off and have since been charged double of what the hold was on my credit card.
2.0
|Apr 2023The worst car rental experience ever. Despite following the instructions (bringing a driving license and a Mastercard), we were not able to collect the car because the card didn’t work with their system. The staff were extremely rude and we were given no explanation and no car. Still trying to get a refund. Would avoid!
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Avis Locations in Spain
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Espacar
1 location
Espacar Locations in Spain
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TopCar
14 locations
TopCar Locations in Spain
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Del Sur Cars
2 locations
Del Sur Cars Locations in Spain
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Autoclick Rent A Car
13 locations
Autoclick Rent A Car Locations in Spain
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Pulsar
2 locations
Pulsar Locations in Spain
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America Car Rental
1 location
America Car Rental Locations in Spain
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Spain?
The most popular car hire company at Spain is Record go. With prices on ECONOMY starting at $9/day about 181% more people book with Record go than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Spain?
When visiting Spain, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Valencia where rental cars typically will cost around $23/day (60% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Spain was found in Valencia for just $9/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Spain?
Cars in Spain are to be driven on the right side of the road.
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