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Cheap Car Hire in Bilbao from R818

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 21/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. 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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Bilbao car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bilbao. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

Most popular company

CENTAURO

Price of petrol per litre

R29,15

Average price per day

R383

Cheapest price per day

R818
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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 29 April 2026.
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SUV 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 SUV hire start from R818/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R1 051+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 192+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 310+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R818+

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Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

R1 142+

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Compare car hire deals in Bilbao by type

Here are the best Bilbao small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR1 051/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 04/28/26

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 R1 401. Data was last updated on 29 April 2026.
Volkswagen T-ROCR818/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 04/28/26
Toyota Urban CruiserR957/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 04/28/26
Honda JazzR1 051/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 04/28/26

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 R430/day on average when booked 3 days ahead, which saves you 1 450% off the average price.

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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
Europcar
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.1
Avis
Avis
8.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0

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 R281 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R745. 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

R281

March

R431

April

R613

May

R414

June

R464

July

R679

August

R745

September

R397

October

R348

November

R281

December

R513

What car do most people hire in Bilbao?

Intermediate cars (Audi A3, for example) are the most popular in Bilbao. Full-size (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) and Passenger van (Citroen Berlingo) 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.

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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 29 April 2026.

Europcar

2 locations
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Alamo

8,1
Very Good
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,8

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

Thrifty

3 locations
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Budget

7,9
Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

8,1

Dollar

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Hertz

6,9
Okay
4 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,9

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,9

Centauro

2 locations
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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 29 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bilbao?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R383/day when booking a car hire in Bilbao. The absolute best deal a user found was for R143/day from Centauro, booked on Apr. 25.

  • 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 R2 684 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bilbao for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Bilbao can be found for about R11 504, with the average price for a rental being around R383 a day. Book with Centauro, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 61% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Bilbao.

Car hires by fuel type in Bilbao

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bilbao. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Bilbao. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bilbao. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R67+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R67+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R72+

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