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 R321/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 276% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Bilbao?
Looking to hire a car in Bilbao? Rentbycar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R307,67/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R311,60/day.
What is the best car rental company in Bilbao?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bilbao is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 8.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R268 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R678. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R268
February
R268
March
R268
April
R606
May
R428
June
R499
July
R624
August
R678
September
R357
October
R268
November
R268
December
R464
What car do most people hire in Bilbao?
Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in Bilbao. Passenger van (Peugeot 5008) and Intermediate (Peugeot 5008) 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 28 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Bilbao, including Thrifty, Europcar and Alamo. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 28 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bilbao for a week from Rentbycar?
Rentbycar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Bilbao. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R2 331 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.