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Cheap Car Hire in Bilbao from R2 066

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 18/8 and drop-off date of 5/9. 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 24 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Bilbao this past week from 79 hire locations out of 38 hire agencies. Prices for a Bilbao small car hire start from R2 066/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R2 368+

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Compact

Compact

R2 375+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R3 328+

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Mini

Mini

R2 066+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R3 227+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R3 745+

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Best car hire deals found in Bilbao

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Bilbao. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bilbao with an average daily rate of R2 911. Data was last updated on 24 July 2026.
Volkswagen up!R2 066/day
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Volkswagen up!
Found 07/22/26
Hyundai i20R2 368/day
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Hyundai i20
Found 07/22/26
Suzuki CiazR2 375/day
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Suzuki Ciaz
Found 07/22/26

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 3 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R431/day on average when booked 3 days ahead, which saves you 1 383% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Bilbao?

Looking to hire a car in Bilbao? Centauro had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R6,16/day. Goldcar Rental SP also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R7,04/day.

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). Avis (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.7
Avis
Avis
8.0
Centauro
Centauro
2.0
rentalplus
rentalplus
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Bilbao? February is the cheapest month, costing about R282 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R862. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R348

February

R282

March

R431

April

R630

May

R497

June

R464

July

R713

August

R862

September

R414

October

R331

November

R282

December

R514

What car do most people hire in Bilbao?

Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Bilbao. Compact (Opel Astra) and SUV (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bilbao.

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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 24 July 2026.

Europcar

2 locations
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Avis

8,0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

9,0

Centauro

2 locations
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rentalplus

1 location
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Rentbycar

2 locations
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DRIVALIA

1 location
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King Rent a Car

3 locations
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MEGADRIVE

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bilbao, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bilbao for a week from Centauro?

    Centauro is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Bilbao. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 025 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bilbao?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Bilbao.

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