Costa del Sol

Cheap Car Hire in Costa del Sol from R179

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 Costa del Sol with a pick-up date of 5/10 and drop-off date of 12/10. 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 Costa del Sol

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Costa del Sol and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 August 2025.

There are currently 135 hire locations operating in Costa del Sol spread across 70 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Costa del Sol is small car at R179 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Costa del Sol by type

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

Here are the best Costa del Sol SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkR179/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Kia PicantoR201/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki Swift DzireR215/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire

Best car hire deals found in Costa del Sol

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Costa del Sol. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Costa del Sol with an average daily rate of R384. Data was last updated on 28 August 2025.
Chevrolet SparkR179/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Kia PicantoR201/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Urban CruiserR208/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Cheapflights insights for Costa del Sol car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Costa del Sol, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Costa del Sol?

To get the best deal on car hire in Costa del Sol, book about 43 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R318, which is about 1 391% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Costa del Sol?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Costa del Sol is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Sixt (rated 8.1/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Costa del Sol?

Planning to hire a car in Costa del Sol? March is the cheapest month, costing about R212 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R513. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R230

February

R318

March

R212

April

R477

May

R336

June

R353

July

R477

August

R477

September

R407

October

R477

November

R247

December

R513

Top rental agencies in Costa del Sol

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Costa del Sol known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Costa del Sol. Reviews were last updated on 28 August 2025.

Thrifty

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Sixt

8,1
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,1

Solo Rent a Car

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Budget

7,6
Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,4

Hertz

7,3
Good
7 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,7

Avis

6,0
Okay
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,2

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Costa del Sol, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Costa del Sol?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R442/day when booking a car hire in Costa del Sol. The absolute best deal a user found was for R323/day from Goldcar Rental SP, booked on Aug. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Costa del Sol for a week from Goldcar Rental SP?

    Goldcar Rental SP offers hire cars in Costa del Sol for about R1 691 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Costa del Sol?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Costa del Sol for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Costa del Sol for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Goldcar Rental SP can potentially be 22% below the average car hire price in Costa del Sol. Check prices and availability for Goldcar Rental SP and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Costa del Sol is on average R7 248 a month or R242 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Costa del Sol car hire.

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