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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from R371

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 10/6 and drop-off date of 15/6. 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 2025

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 5 April 2025.

Most popular company

CLICK RENT

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R512

Cheapest price per day

R371

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 2,260 pickup locations in Spain to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 April 2025.

Price

R180 - R602

Out of all the popular cities in Spain, Seville is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R180/day. Hiring a car in Seville is 70% cheaper than hiring one in Barcelona where the per day rate is around R602. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Spain to get a car hire in are: Málaga (R186/day), Santiago de Compostela (R385/day), and Palma de Mallorca (R392/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Barcelona should expect to spend around R602/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in Spain is Barcelona.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Spain?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Spain and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 April 2025.

January

R362

February

R381

March

R343

April

R496

May

R496

June

R572

July

R630

August

R668

September

R458

October

R496

November

R362

December

R725

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Spain is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 5 April 2025.

There are 177 hire agencies servicing Spain. These agencies, altogether, have 4 893 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Spain with prices from R371 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Spain:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 027+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 147+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 012+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 265+

Compare available car types for rental in Spain

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Spain to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 April 2025.

Small cars

R183 - R975

All Car Types

R389 - R1 875

To hire a small car in Spain, you would pay an average price of R558/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Spain (~R183/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R975/day). In fact, January is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, renting a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Spain, you would pay an average price of R719/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Spain (~R363/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 142/day). In fact, November is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, renting a medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Spain, you would pay an average price of R1 532/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Spain (~R621/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 710/day). In fact, November is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, renting a large car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Spain, you would pay an average price of R616/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Spain (~R314/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 261/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, renting a SUV saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Spain SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Spain, you would pay an average price of R1 012/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Spain (~R621/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 767/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Spain. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Spain, renting a van is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki BalenoR371/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR394/day
4
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A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 5 April 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Spain, including locations near Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Madrid. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Free2Move

597 locations

Sunnycars

524 locations

keddy by Europcar

262 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

209 locations

Europcar

192 locations

Alquicoche

180 locations

Avis

155 locations

Budget

141 locations

Best Spain car hire deals found

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 R852. Data was last updated on 5 April 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Spain region, including options close to Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Madrid. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Suzuki BalenoR371/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Ford EcoSportR394/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Suzuki CiazR394/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Spain?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, OWNERSCARS (10,0 rating), Hiper Rent a Car (10,0 rating) and Wheego (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Spain.

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

    With an average price of R597/day, Goldcar Rental SP is the most popular car hire provider in Spain, booking 352% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R180/day, it is 55% cheaper on average to rent a car in Málaga than any other city in Spain. The cheapest price found in Spain was for R97/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.

Small car hires in Spain

Find small car hire deals in Spain from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Spain cost an average of R835 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 April 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR558/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Renault KwidR560/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR663/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

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 5 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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