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Spain car hire at a glance

Most popular providerGoldcar
Most popular carSUV, compact SUV
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Best time to book2 weeks before
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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Spain

The cheapest month to rent a car in Spain is February, when the average cost per day is 85,264FC. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is 89,096FC. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Spain is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Spain could cost, we've pulled prices from Spain.

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All you need to know about Spain

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguageSpanish
Motorway speed limit120kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Spain: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Spain depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Spain, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Spain. First, you need to decide where in Spain you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Spain you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Madrid. On average, it costs 239,193FC per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 21,439FC per day.

To rent a car with most companies in Spain you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Spain is Goldcar. You can rent a car with them for 30,339FC on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Goldcar, you can dig deeper here.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Spain. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Spain is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 85 car hire companies and compare prices across 694 available cars – so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Spain, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Goldcar, Alamo and Enterprise all offer one-way car hire in Spain.

One-way car hire is popular with people planning a Spain road trip, because it means you don’t have to drive back to where you started.
Most people hiring a car in Spain book it for 7 days. If you're still deciding how long your trip’s going to be, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
· 1 day: 290,563FC
· 1 week: 906,953FC
· 2 weeks: 1,813,906FC
· 1 month: 3,106,289FC

If your plans are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Most car hire companies let you add an extra driver at pick-up. The fee in Spain is typically around 12,934FC per day.

Some companies like Record go don't charge for an extra driver.
The best time to book car hire in Spain is usually as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.
Yes! Most car hire companies in Spain offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Spain, just enter today's date on Skyscanner to compare prices.
Some companies in Spain let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don’t.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could void your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
A good car hire deal in Spain is usually anything under 217,922FC per day. That's about 25% cheaper than the average car hire cost in Spain, which is 290,563FC per day.

The cheapest price we found in Spain is 12,947FC per day with Hertz for SUV hire.

You will need insurance to rent a car in Spain, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Spain

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Spain is SUV.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Spain is Goldcar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Goldcar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are 12,947FC a day and 90,623FC a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Spain you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Spain. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Spain is Madrid. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Spain.

Hire a car long term in Spain

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Spain with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.