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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from R127

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 21/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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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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 28 April 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R923

Cheapest price per day

R127

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 28 April 2026.

There are 184 hire agencies servicing Spain. These agencies, altogether, have 5 031 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Spain with prices from R127 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Spain:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 269+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Spain by type

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

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

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

Datsun GoR127/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Ford FiestaR140/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR192/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 R613. Data was last updated on 28 April 2026.
Datsun GoR127/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Ford FiestaR140/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR192/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 R405/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 306% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Spain?

Looking to hire a car in Spain? Autounion Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R281,35/day. Record Go also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R302,49/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 R365 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R645. 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

R390

March

R438

April

R541

May

R400

June

R425

July

R561

August

R645

September

R438

October

R439

November

R365

December

R549

Which car hire company has the most locations in Spain?

Free2Move has 603 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Spain at 578.

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 1 093 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2026.

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Spain, start with Valencia, where rates average R167/day. You can also find good prices in Málaga (R178/day), Barcelona (R200/day), and Seville (R253/day).

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 28 April 2026.

Budget

7,6
Good
115 reviews136 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3
Good
239 reviews223 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,2

Hertz

6,3
Okay
118 reviews109 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,1

Sixt

7,6
Good
73 reviews102 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,2

Avis

6,9
Okay
65 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,9

Europcar

6,5
Okay
51 reviews195 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,5

National

7,5
Good
27 reviews78 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,1

Dollar

7,0
Good
28 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Spain?

    With an average price of R412/day, Record Go is the most popular car hire provider in Spain, booking 124% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R218/day, it is 56% cheaper on average to rent a car in Bilbao than any other city in Spain. The cheapest price found in Spain was for R142/day in Bilbao.

  • 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 28 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R59+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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