Gijón car hires from £12/day

The average price of fuel in Gijón is £4.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £55 and £74, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Gijón.

The only car hire company onsite at Asturias airport is Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Asturias airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, keddy by Europcar, Ok Mobility, Budget and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Special car hire in Gijón costs £56 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Gijón costs £36 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Gijón costs £39 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Gijón offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Gijón, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

If you want a cheap car hire in Gijon, you will benefit from having a small vehicle. This is because they are easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces, as well as being more suited to city parking. If you want to explore the mountainous surroundings, then it’s a good idea to get a more robust car. An SUV offers 4x4 capabilities, so you can handle the steeper terrain in the countryside. You will also enjoy a more luxurious interior, which will make your journey comfier.

You must abide by the speed limit when driving in Spain, or you risk being prosecuted by law enforcement. It also shows respect to other drivers if you drive at the speed limit, as it reduces the risk of causing an accident. If you’re caught by a speed camera, you will be fined by the car hire company and your details will be given to the police. When you’re driving in urban areas, you cannot go faster than 50 km/h (31 mph). On countryside roads, the maximum speed is 90 km/h (56 mph), whilst on motorways the upper limit is 120 km/h (75 mph).

There are many places you can park in Gijon, which is great if you’re driving a hire car. For example, if you are looking to park for the whole day, you can do so at Parking San Agustin for about €13.60 (£11.60). This car park is located close to the centre and is also secure. Another place to leave your vehicle is Parking Jardines del Nautico, which is located right next to the beach. This costs about €7.40 (€6.30) for 4 hours and around €16 (£13.60) for the whole day.