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Cheapflights insights for Bilbao car hires
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?
Book your car hire in Bilbao 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R346/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 261% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Bilbao?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bilbao is Europcar (rated 8.7/10). Alamo (rated 8.1/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Europcar
8.7
Alamo
8.1
Avis
8.0
Thrifty
8.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bilbao?
Planning to hire a car in Bilbao? January is the cheapest month, costing about R260 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R762. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R260
February
R260
March
R277
April
R589
May
R416
June
R502
July
R710
August
R762
September
R416
October
R346
November
R277
December
R468
What car do most people hire in Bilbao?
Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Bilbao. Mini (Class Mini Car) and Full-size (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bilbao.
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 14 October 2025.
Europcar
2 locations
Alamo
10 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
8,1
Overall
8,1
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
7,8
Avis
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
9,0
Thrifty
3 locations
Budget
7 reviews•2 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
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
7,9
Overall
6,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
6,9
Centauro
2 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bilbao, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Bilbao?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Bilbao.