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Cheap Car Hire in Spain from R96

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 10/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. 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 4 February 2025.

Most popular company

Record Go

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

R736

Cheapest price per day

R96

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 4 February 2025.

January

R339

February

R396

March

R566

April

R434

May

R490

June

R566

July

R641

August

R660

September

R452

October

R490

November

R377

December

R698

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Spain is January. 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 4 February 2025.

There are 172 hire agencies servicing Spain. These agencies, altogether, have 4 874 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Spain with prices from R96 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

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 220+

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 4 February 2025.

Small cars

R253 - R652

All Car Types

R404 - R1 479

To hire a small car in Spain, you would pay an average price of R496/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Spain (~R253/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R652/day). In fact, January is about 49% 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 39% 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 R715/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Spain (~R402/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 392/day). In fact, November is about 44% 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 12% 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 571/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Spain (~R614/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 655/day). In fact, November is about 61% 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 49% 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 R593/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Spain (~R383/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 247/day). In fact, August is about 36% 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 27% 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 089/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Spain (~R616/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 735/day). In fact, November is about 44% 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 26% 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. Here are the best Spain van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki BalenoR109/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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

Free2Move

597 locations

Sunnycars

521 locations

keddy by Europcar

262 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

208 locations

Europcar

192 locations

Alquicoche

182 locations

Avis

156 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 R490. Data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Spain region, including options close to Barcelona, Madrid and Palma de Mallorca. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota RAV4R96/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Suzuki CiazR99/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford EcoSportR107/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 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 R2 872/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Spain, booking 275% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R823/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Barcelona than any other city in Spain. The cheapest price found in Spain was for R747/day in Barcelona.

  • 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.

Van hires in Spain

Find people carrier hire deals in Spain from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Spain cost an average of R414 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 February 2025.
To make it easier to find a van hire in Spain, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Barcelona, Madrid and Palma de Mallorca. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Toyota AvanzaR414/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

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 4 February 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 (R11+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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