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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from R231

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 Spain with a pick-up date of 4/7 and drop-off date of 14/7. 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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Spain car hires in 2026

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

Most popular company

Goldcar Rental SP

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R469

Cheapest price per day

R231
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Popular car types in Spain

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Spain and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 June 2026.
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There are 205 hire agencies servicing Spain. These agencies, altogether, have 5 119 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Spain with prices from R231 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Spain:

Economy

Economy

R231+

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Compact

Compact

R285+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R593+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 003+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 074+

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Mini

Mini

R252+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R583+

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Convertible

Convertible

R592+

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Best car hire deals found in Spain

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Spain. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Spain with an average daily rate of R498. Data was last updated on 29 June 2026.
Toyota AgyaR231/day
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Renault DusterR247/day
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Mini CountrymanR250/day
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Cheapflights insights for Spain car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Spain?

Book your car hire in Spain 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R437/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 344% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Spain?

Looking to hire a car in Spain? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R21,64/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R23,13/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Spain? November is the cheapest month, costing about R374 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R653. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R508

February

R404

March

R454

April

R572

May

R504

June

R451

July

R586

August

R653

September

R451

October

R448

November

R374

December

R550

What car do most people hire in Spain?

SUV cars (Volkswagen Taigo, for example) are the most popular in Spain. Compact (Class Compact Car) and Passenger van (Class Compact Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Spain.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Spain?

Avis has 151 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Espacar has the second-highest number of locations in Spain at 1.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Spain?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Spain, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 320 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 June 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Spain, start with Barcelona, where rates average R142/day. You can also find good prices in Madrid (R218/day), Málaga (R225/day), and Palma de Mallorca (R359/day).

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Top rental agencies in Spain

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Spain known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Spain. Reviews were last updated on 29 June 2026.

Budget

7,6
Good
116 reviews•136 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Avis

7,0
Good
64 reviews•151 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,9

Espacar

1 location
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Top Car Canary

14 locations
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Del Sur Cars

2 locations
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Autoclick Rent A Car

13 locations
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Pulsar

2 locations
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America Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 June 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Spain?

    With an average price of R216/day, Record go is the most popular car hire provider in Spain, booking 248% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Spain?

    At R390/day, it is 21% cheaper on average to rent a car in Málaga than any other city in Spain. The cheapest price found in Spain was for R198/day in Málaga.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Spain?

    Cars in Spain are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Spain

Browse car hires by fuel type in Spain. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Spain. Deals were last updated on 29 June 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R33+).

Electric

Electric

R33+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R48+

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