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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from $41

Barcelona, Spain
6 Dec — 13 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Barcelona, Spain
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Wed 13/12
Noon

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 1,669 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Price

$10 - $120

Out of all the popular cities in Spain, Madrid is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $10/day. Renting a car in Madrid is 92% cheaper than renting one in Santiago de Compostela where the per day rate is around $120. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Spain to get a rental car in are: Girona ($13/day), Mahón ($35/day), and Valencia ($36/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Barcelona should expect to spend around $42/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Spain is Barcelona.

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 29 November 2023.

January

$27

February

$31

March

$31

April

$53

May

$36

June

$47

July

$58

August

$52

September

$36

October

$34

November

$24

December

$44

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 29 November 2023.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Spain this past week from 3,868 hire locations out of 136 hire agencies. Prices for a Spain medium car hire start from $41/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental 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 29 November 2023.

Small cars

$17 - $140

All Car Types

$35 - $167

To hire a small car in Spain, you would pay an average price of $68/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Spain (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$140/day). In fact, February is about 76% 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 34% 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 $96/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Spain (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$219/day). In fact, February is about 79% 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 saves you 7% 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 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 $158/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Spain (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$621/day). In fact, September is about 60% 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 35% 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 SUV in Spain, you would pay an average price of $86/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Spain (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$125/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 18% 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 $90/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Spain (~$9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$247/day). In fact, November is about 91% 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 saves you 13% 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.

To hire a convertible in Spain, you would pay an average price of $49/day. February 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 (~$337/day). In fact, February is about 82% 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 52% 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.

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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 29 November 2023.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Spain, including those serving the Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Sunnycars

443 locations

keddy by Europcar

250 locations

Free2Move

192 locations

Europcar

186 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

180 locations

Avis

153 locations

Budget

137 locations

Alquicoche

128 locations

Best Spain car rental 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 $82. Data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Spain region, including options close to Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2023.

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

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

What is the most popular car hire provider in Spain?

The most popular car hire company at Spain is Alamo. With prices on SUV starting at $42/day about 168% more people book with Alamo 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 Girona where rental cars typically will cost around $13/day (79% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Spain was found in Girona for just $4/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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