Bilbao car hire reviews and directory
Thrifty
Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport+34 944 530 931
| Monday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 22:00 |
Plaza Pio X, 2+34 944 153 677
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 13:00 |
2.0 Mediocre20 Aug 2017
Pros: The initial price was good, and the quote included taxes.Cons: I got jacked afterwards with extra fees.
10.0 Excellent22 Oct 2016
Seamless and Muy FacilPros: This was one of the easiest rental I have had. The car was as advertised and the process smooth.Cons: Can't think of a thing.
Enterprise
Locations in Bilbao
Estacion Tren. Pza Circular, 2+34 944 423 290
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2.0 Mediocre7 Sep 2019
Pros: Staff tried to remedy a bad situation. I requested a small car for 2 people. They said you offered a commercial van without windows and had no other option. It took extra long time to and hassle and they charged extra.Cons: Your website did not accurately reflect the options.
Alamo
Locations in Bilbao
Enterprise Rent A Car+34 944 533 340
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Estacion Tren. Pza Circular, 2+34 944 423 290
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
Sixt
Locations in Bilbao
Aeropuerto de Bilbao+34 871 180 192
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 20:00 |
Plaza Circular 2+34 871 180 192
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Plaza de Euskadi 4, Local 8+34 871 180 192
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
10.0 Excellent21 May 2018
Pros: We rented a Mini Countryman, it was an awesome car to drive. Very fun, smooth and comfortable. Overall great experience with Sixt.
Dollar
Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport+34 944 530 931
| Monday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 22:00 |
Plaza Pio X, 2+34 944 153 677
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 13:00 |
9.6 Excellent14 Oct 2019
Pros: Staff at pickup was very friendly and spoke both Spanish and English.Cons: Nothing.
7.6 Good29 Sep 2019
Cons: The drop off point had restricted hours. However that wasn’t listed anywhere when we rented it. Definitely should list that for people so that they aren’t caught unaware.
4.8 Okay8 Aug 2019
Pros: Staff were very rude.Cons: Staff and transparency of costings.
10.0 Excellent2 Sep 2017
Bilbao to Barcelona RentalPros: great value for money. no drop-off fee, Mercedes mid-size, diesel fuelCons: hard sell on auto collision insurance
7.6 Good17 Jul 2017
Great car - poor pickup and drop-offPros: The car was fantastic. We requested a compact and were given an Imola Yellow Jeep Renegade, which was perfect for the kind of driving we were doing in Spain.Cons: Dollar is run by Hertz in Spain, and this was a bit confusing. Pickup in Bilbao would have been fine, except that the car was slightly damaged in at least 6 locations - but only four were noted by Hertz. I found two more, immediately - only one of which was noted by the Hertz agent. The other he said, was an "insignificant" scratch, and refused to note it.
8.0 Excellent5 Dec 2016
Pros: service was friendly.Cons: cars smell of smoke
DRIVALIA
Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport C Landatxu 4
2.0 Mediocre4 Aug 2018
Cons: They offer a price and when you get there it is doubled.
9.6 Excellent25 Jul 2018
Easy company to deal withPros: Friendly staff and the car was spotless. I didn’t t get the car I booked but the car I was given was good. Unfortunately I bumped the car and damaged a door so I had to pay €615 however it was my fault. I paid for excess insurance separate so I was covered for the €615.Cons: I would’ve preferred the seat Ibiza but the micra was a good replacement. Sat Nav should be provided as standard as the car has the functionality but the SD card has been removed and you need to pay more for it
Budget
Locations in Bilbao
Aeropuerto De Bilbao - Loiu
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
Estacion Intermodal Nivel -1+34 902 101 780
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
10.0 Excellent31 Aug 2017
Easy and convenient, great carPros: The location is within the airport, the line wasn't bad, the car was fine.
5.2 Okay25 Apr 2017
Lied to about rate.Cons: Had a 6 day rental. Returned the car one day early before 3 pm and expected one day less in rate and lady who checked me out made up some story about a 5 day rental could be a different rate than a 6 day. Confusing because when I picked up car nothing was said to me and actually was told it would be one day cheaper. Lame to be lied to then overcharged
Hertz
Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport+34 944 530 931
| Monday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 22:00 |
C/hurtado Amezaga 44+34 946 050 444
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Plaza Pio X,2 (puento D Deusto+34 944 153 677
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:30 - 13:00 |
5.6 Okay24 Sep 2019
Cons: First car a/c was broken. Had a hard time contacting them, finally got a replacement— which had a tire with a slow leak.
5.2 Okay9 Sep 2019
Pros: CarCons: Charge extra 60€ due to the flight delay of 1 hour, even after my call from the Flight's origin... Is not a good value for money
8.4 Excellent11 Jun 2019
Cons: Check-in duration
4.4 Okay18 Jul 2017
DisasterPros: They were courteous when I picked up the car. Spoke English well. There was not much of a wait to get serviceCons: The GPS did not work well. The car would not start onthe last day of the trip and neither The Hertz office in Nice or in Spain would help. Allianz insurance would not help. The situation is still not resolved, I have spent 6 or more hours on the phone with only getting told "that I need to talk to a different Hertz office.
2.0 Mediocre10 Jul 2017
Terrible RIP OFF in Spain BilbaoPros: car was newCons: I booked a car for 6 passengers only to be told its not big enough for our luggage.I was given a bigger car that I had to pay for. Then I was told that the car I purchased didn't include any Insurance at all and that I was liable up to 25000 Euro. in all I had to pay approx. another $450 Euro for the car. I wont waste my time on the holiday complaining and reporting this abuse of vulnerable travellers(when they don't have another choice and cancellation is not allowed) but when I get back to Sydney I will be making formal complaints
10.0 Excellent19 Jun 2017
Cons: No local map available at pickupexcellen
Avis
Locations in Bilbao
Aeroerto De Bilbao - Loiu+34 902 101 780
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 22:00 |
Estacion Intermodal Nivel -1+34 902 101 780
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 16:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
4.0 Okay5 Dec 2019
Pros: The car was clean and well maintained.Cons: The pick up and drop off experience could have been better. The staff was not very knowledgable regarding local laws even though they get tourists all the time. The rental was supposed to cost 240$ but they placed a hold of 1000$. Not sure if they are gonna remove that, or I'd have to talk to customer care to get that removed. Drop off was exceedingly painful with no clear instructions.
8.0 Excellent19 Sep 2019
Cons: An upgrade for your Preferred Avis customer.
2.0 Mediocre29 Mar 2017
Poor experienceCons: I cancelled The reservation after waiting in line for 30 minutes and found another car from Europe car it was very disappointing
6.8 Good30 Oct 2016
Hidden chargesPros: Good car, reasonable priceCons: Hidden "surcharge" fee with tax on that as well of course. No idea what this is for. I pre-paid with kayak and returned the vehicle in good order and full of fuel. Maybe there's a good reaon for it but certainly isn't explained in the invoice I've been sent after returning home.
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8 locations in Bilbao
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport
Bilbao Hotel Delivery+34 666 425 221
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
Centro Comercial Makro, Carretera Lutxana-Asua, Erandio Bizkaia
Estacion De Abando Indalecio Prieto, , Bizkaia, , Spain+34 666 425 221
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 61+34 666 425 221
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Meet & Greet At Disembarkation Of The Vessel, Bilbao Terminal De Cruceros. Algorta Kaia. Bizkaia+34 666 425 221
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Plaza Circular, 2+34 666 425 221
Ventosa Bidea, 34+34 666 425 221
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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6 locations in Bilbao
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Locations in Bilbao
2 Puente de Deusto
Bilbao Aeropuerto
Calle Hurtado de Amezaga
Estacion de Tren/ Plaza Circular 2
Plaza Circular 2
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Locations in Bilbao
Bilbao Aeropuerto34 0 902105055
Estacion De Tren/pza Circular 2 Entrada Al Parking Por C/ Bailen+34 944 239 390
Licenciado Poza N.56+34 944 397 860
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Locations in Bilbao
Estacion De Tren+34 911 505 000
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National
Locations in Bilbao
Enterprise Rent A Car+34 944 533 340
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Estacion Tren. Pza Circular, 2+34 944 423 290
| Monday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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Locations in Bilbao
Plaza Circular 2+34 871 180 192
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Aeropuerto De Bilbao - Loiu+34 902 101 780
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Good to know
Most popular agency | OK RENT A CAR |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | £22/day |
Good deal | £15/day |
When to book a car hire in Bilbao
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Bilbao
- Excited for your trip to Bilbao? Why not make the most out of it by renting a car? With a car you can easily access many of the cool and interesting towns and sights that are just outside Bilbao. For instance, the coastal town of Lekeitio, which at 70 km (43 miles) away is just a one-hour drive from Bilbao and is perfect as a short excursion.
- Looking to pick up a hire car after landing in Bilbao? If your flight lands at Bilbao Airport you will find the hire car counters in the main hall of the airport, as well as just across from the airport in the parking lot.
- Spain has a strict policy of no cell phone use when driving so drivers visiting Bilbao should make sure to keep this in mind. This is important to note because Bilbao’s many one-way streets can be confusing to navigate for those new to the city and it is highly recommended that you use a GPS device to help you get around. For many, their cell phones are their GPS, so make sure to either have a device to make your cell phone hands-free or have a passenger take over phone duties when driving in Bilbao.
- Bilbao, like many cities in Spain, has four separate rush hour periods -- from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The reason for these four rush hour periods is because of the famed Spanish siesta. Many drivers rush to and from work during these hours to get home to take their mid afternoon siesta.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Bilbao for £15 or less
- Book your car hire in Bilbao at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hires in Bilbao are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Bilbao
Some car hire companies in Bilbao which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Enterprise, Sixt and Europcar
On average a car hire in Bilbao costs £22 per day.
Economy (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bilbao.
Car hire companies onsite at Bilbao airport include DRIVALIA, Sixt, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Rhodium and Dollar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bilbao airport to off-airport locations include DRIVALIA, Goldcar Rental SP, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Ace and Thrifty.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Economy car hire in Bilbao costs £17 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Bilbao costs £25 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Bilbao costs £26 per day, on average.
In Bilbao, cars are most frequently hired at Goldcar Rental SP Calle 'Zarandoa', 5 (4 miles from city centre).
On average hiring a car in Bilbao costs £150 per week (£22 per day).
On average a car hire in Bilbao costs £645 per month (£22 per day).
Coupes, sedans, and compacts are the best options for drivers choosing what kind of car to rent for their time in Bilbao. The city’s historical streets and alleys can be on the smaller side at times, and in such occasions small vehicles will certainly have an easier time navigating. Larger cars may also have some difficulty finding streetside parking spaces big enough for them in the downtown core.
Three basic guidelines dictate the majority of speed limits on roads in Bilbao. Namely, 50 km/h (31 mph) on residential and town roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on larger roads in between cities, and 120 km/h (74 mph) on highways and motorways.
Fuel prices in Bilbao average about €1.25 ($1.42) per liter. In gallons that comes out to roughly €4.73 ($5.36) per gallon of gas. This is a fairly low price for Europe and is significantly lower than the average price of €5.87 ($6.68) per gallon in Frankfurt and the average price of 64.35 NOK ($7.49) per gallon in Oslo.
Drivers will find that parking spaces are amply available throughout Bilbao. In the downtown core the best parking options are often the parking garages and lots interspersed throughout the central business district. Outside of downtown, streetside parking should be easy to find and, at worst, you may have to park a block or two away from your destination.