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Málaga car hire information
| Pick-up location | Málaga |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, People carrier |
| Hire locations | 132 |
| Airport locations | 63 |
| Popular agencies | Goldcar Rental SP, Firefly, CLICK RENT , Record Go, Delpaso |
Cheap car hire in Málaga
| Economy | £4/day |
| Compact | £4/day |
| Intermediate | £4/day |
| People carrier | £7/day |
| Mini | £4/day |
| Passenger van | £7/day |
| Intermediate SUV | £4/day |
| Compact SUV | £4/day |
| Compact estate car | £4/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Málaga
- When booking cheap Malaga car hire, consider making the most of magical climate and environment and see it from behind the wheel of a convertible or cabrio vehicle. Available for any renter over 25 years of age, you can get speed, luxury and style to cruise down the promenade of Torremolinos and meander down coastlines. With the gentle sea breeze and glorious sunsets of this gorgeous part of Spain to look forward to, check out any of the car hire companies for a wide selection of this popular Malaga car hire choice.
- If looking for a short but compact road trip with your cheap car hire in Malaga, consider taking a drive up to the mountaintop town of Ronda. In just under 2h you can get to see towns like Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Marbella and more. Visit the Playa de la Rada in Estepona or pop in at the magnificent Castillo de Gibralfaro, built in the 1300s. Soak up history, culture and gorgeous landscapes in one fun-filled afternoon, filled with Instagram-worthy moments.
- While the roads of Malaga are relatively flat along the coastlines and in the city, when you enter the more rugged countryside, the hills and steep inclines become a lot more dominant, meaning that deeper rural exploring would benefit from a tougher vehicle. If your itinerary involves some countryside exploring, consider hiring an SUV that will handle the terrain with no issues. The comfort, good handling and size also makes it safer and more comfortable if you have a larger group travelling with you.
- As a tourist in Malaga, renting a car is the best way to discover the Costa del Sol in comfort. As well as offering total independence on your visit, it is also a cheap way to travel. Rather than booking a taxi or taking other time-consuming public transport, a car gives you the chance to visit the whole Andalucía region, including the neighboring traditional villages and cities, like Granada and Seville, which are only a few hours drive away.
- Looking to rent a car on your vacation to Malaga? As the main airport in the Costa Del Sol, Málaga Airport offers plenty of car hire options on site. When you land, you will find the car hire desks located in the Basement in Terminal 2 and on the Ground Floor of Terminal 3.
- When you visit Malaga, you will notice that there are lots of roundabouts where drivers already on the roundabout have the right of way. You must also remember that passing on the right is illegal. The roads in and around Malaga are well-maintained and signposted; however, you must take great care on the coastal N340 road, which has a few dangerous spots. The main A7 Motorway stretches along the Costa del Sol and leads to Algeciras, or you can take the faster route on the AP-7 toll road.
- Similar to other cities around Spain, there are four rush hour periods to watch out for during the day. In the morning you can expect traffic between 8:00 and 9:30, during lunchtime from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, in the early evening between 3:30 and 5:00 pm, and at night from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. During the peak months of June to August, many of the main roads, especially the N340, suffer from large traffic jams.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Málaga for £11 or less
- Book your car hire in Málaga at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hire in Málaga are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire in Málaga
What type of car is recommended for driving in Málaga?
If you want to discover the sights of Malaga and the rest of the Andalucía region, you need to rent a comfortable car that’s suitable for the inner city, motorway, and coastal driving. Whether you want to soak up the summer sun in a convertible or are staying in the heart of Malaga, a smaller car is advisable to travel around the narrower, older streets. However, if you want to take the rural roads to nearby villages, an SUV would be better suited to your journey.
What’s the speed limit in Málaga?
When you drive around the center of Malaga, you will need to keep to the speed limit of 31 mph. If you take the motorway, or autopista, the limit is 74 mph, whereas on a dual carriageway, or autovia, the speed limit is 62 mph. The speed limit on Malaga’s main roads, or carreteras, is 55 mph, whilst signposts will show the speed limits on secondary and rural roads. It’s important to drive carefully in Malaga as there are several speeding radars across the city.
Where are the best places to park in Málaga?
Even though free parking in the center of Malaga is limited, there are several places in and around the city where you can pay to park your hire car. You will be able to park in blue zones, where you will pay at a ticket machine, or you can opt for the municipal underground parking lot, where you can expect to pay between €25.00 and €30.00 a day (approximately $28.00-$34.00 USD). Plaza de Marina is the perfect place to park as it’s a large parking lot located in the historic center, under Malaga’s main shopping street.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Málaga?
On average a car hire in Málaga costs £17 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Málaga?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Delpaso (£4/day), Firefly (£4/day) and CLICK RENT (£4/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Goldcar Rental SP Av del Comandante García Morato 29004 (5 miles from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Málaga?
The average price of fuel in Málaga is £5.19 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £62 and £83, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Málaga?
Standard (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Málaga.
Which car hire agencies are at Malaga airport (AGP)?
Car hire companies onsite at Malaga airport include Delpaso, Record Go, CLICK RENT, NIZACARS, Rhodium, Goldcar Rental SP, Wiber, Solo Rent a Car, Alamo and Centauro.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Malaga airport (AGP)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Malaga airport to off-airport locations include Delpaso, Record Go, NIZACARS, Rhodium, Goldcar Rental SP, Solo Rent a Car, Alamo, Centauro, Hertz and Sixt.
How can I find car hires near me in Málaga?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Málaga?
A Standard car hire in Málaga costs £30 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Málaga?
A Compact car hire in Málaga costs £18 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Málaga?
A Mini car hire in Málaga costs £18 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Málaga?
In Málaga, cars are most frequently hired at Delpaso Malaga Airport (5 miles from city centre).
How much does a car hire in Málaga cost for a week?
On average a car hire in Málaga costs £119 per week (£17 per day).
How much does a car hire in Málaga cost for a month?
On average a car hire in Málaga costs £508 per month (£17 per day).
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Málaga?
Most car hire providers in Málaga offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Málaga, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Can I cross the border into Portugal with my car hire in Malaga?
As both Spain and Portugal are part of the EU, you will have no hassles taking your cheap car hire in Malaga across the border into Portugal. Most car rental companies will allow this, on condition that you fill them in with your plans, sign the correct border crossing documentation, and secure your insurance for both territories. You should, of course, take your passport along and keep all documentation in a safe place.
How old do I have to be to hire a car in Malaga?
While you may be able to drive in Spain from as young as 18, you can only hire a car from the age of 21. There will be the occasional car rental company that will prefer you to be 23 years old. When you collect your vehicle, ensure you have your driver’s licence that’s applicable to the territory, general identification and your credit card with you.
Málaga car hire reviews and directory
Wiber
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Málaga
Centauro
9.2
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Málaga
Alamo
8.7
Very Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.2
2 locations in Málaga
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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The staff member was extremely friendly and helpful. The pick up and drop off process was also very easy.Cons:
Nothing - everything was great!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Everything was perfect5.2 Fair
Jul 2018
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Shuttle to airport was prompt. Free cold water available.Cons:
Very confusing to find. No signs directing you to where it is, even the GPS couldn’t find it. Once we did finally find it, there were no signs indicating where to go or what to do.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
7.9 Good
Oct 2021
Sixt
8.4
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Málaga
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8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
3.2 Poor
Jun 2017
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Not a thingCons:
Everything Wrong car, not big enough Charged twice as much as quoted at end Up sold and confused at pick up Called an idiot by 'nice' Spanish lady for signing a contract after been 'sold' on thing but actually been given another Never again with these. Currently disputing and massive over charge10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
Budget
8.0
Very Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.8
2 locations in Málaga
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2022
Dollar
7.9
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.9
4 locations in Málaga
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.5
4 locations in Málaga
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
Record Go
7.5
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Málaga
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
Hertz
7.3
Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.0
4 locations in Málaga
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Super easy pick up at the airport counter then a small walk to the garage at the airport to get in the car and go. No pressure on buying extra insurance or upgrading.Cons:
Over all one of the best rental encounters I have had in over 40 years.9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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The staff was friendly, helpful and spoke enough English to help us through the process. Rental instructions were clear.Cons:
We weren't sure where to drop the car off in the parking structure. We randomly parked it and told the staff where we put it. They were fine with that, but we should have parked it on -2 rather than -1...next time we'll know.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Kayak computed incorrect tax on our invoice. We had to pay another €20 at return. Other than that one thing, everything was perfect. Oh, and one other thing, the directions to return the car need to be a lot more of a step by step type of thing. It simply says return at airport. Uh, yeah. Go to airport. Ok. Then what? Where? This needs to say exactly where one is going. Easy. Small. Needs added. Again, great experience.CLICK RENT
7.0
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
7.5
One location in Málaga
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jun 2022
Europcar
6.5
Okay
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Málaga
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
5.6 Fair
Jan 2018
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The car was very nice and new.Cons:
Woman showing us to car was awful! I rented the car and did contract at airport, but she would only speak to my husband. Very odd, to only speak to males. I ask to take her name to speak to manager and she took off her name tag and wouldn’t show it to me. I told her I’d take her photo then and she tried to grab my camera. Bizarre! Be careful women! Also did not have car size reserved and had to pay more to upgrade.2.0 Poor
Oct 2017
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First, the counter person was insistent that I had to take the vehicle that they were offering, which was nowhere near what I had requested. They lied to us, saying that they did not have another vehicle, until I told them to cancel the reservation, and went and stood on the Avis line. Then, all of a sudden, another vehicle popped up, miraculously. They still charged the same price, as if a luxury vehicle, and over charged for the insurance. I do not feel that we should have even been charged for the vehicle which I turned in less than 24 hours after getting it. Very bad experience, very poor customer service, not the way to start any vacation.6.0 Okay
Aug 2017
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I paid 200 euros and booked a car. When I got there with all the additions and blabla ended up paying 400 euros!!!! It's just too much and it happens every time8.8 Very Good
May 2017
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Car clean, very friendly and helpful staffCons:
Direction to pick up point not good5.2 Fair
Feb 2017
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I followed your suggestion bought an insurance to cover my rental vehicle at Eurocar rental. The policy number is PL11319420303 of Allianz Global Assistance. But at the rental company, a lady rep. said I have no insurance and almost force me to buy their own insurance. I told her I have an insurance when I booked and paid my contract. She still says I need one , otherwise I will get trouble. Finally, she charged me higher security deposit for did not buy Eurocar own insurance. It is every bad business action to the customers.Avis
6.3
Okay
17 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
5.6
2 locations in Málaga
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5.2 Fair
Dec 2019
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Agent refused to give receipt then over charged by 300 on my credit card2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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The “Audi or equivalent” car turned out to be an entry level sedan. The would not honor the insurance I purchased through Kayak and tried to charge me double for their insurance. I ended up walking away from the counter. Horrible horrible experience.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2019
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Car was clean and in great conditionCons:
GPS provided and charged to us did not work in most places outside of metropolitan areas8.0 Very Good
Jun 2019
Pros:
Location was right at the airport and made for easy check in and check outCons:
I was attempting to be specific on types of car I would receive and even attempted to speak to Avis ahead of time. I wanted specifically a BMW or Audi and that is what my reservation stated. When I arrived, they said they did not have BMW/Audi unless I wanted to upgrade my reservation5.6 Fair
Apr 2019
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I reserved a bmw. Somehow a Toyota Arus is in the same class. Avis also told me the insurnance I bought through your site was no good. This brings great anxiety through the whole trip when you don’t know whether you are covered or not.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2019
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Drop off was confusing. Lady at the counter said that someone in the parking lot will finish my contract up. Gentleman in the parking lot said that's not necessary and that I flcan leave, but he did it anyways. I ended up taking manual in lower class over booked automatic and did not get any refund.One location in Málaga
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Av Del Comandante
+34 971 08 49 16
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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It took me more than an hour to find and deduce that Goldcar was the intermediary of Ace, they had a little sign, hardly visible that said Rodeon. Price with Ace perfect. I decided for an upgrade at Goldcar (Rodeon) and it was ridiculous more expensive. A worthless GPS for 100€!!!. And I had to leave 2000$ for deposit plus €150 for gas, these amounts hopefully I'll get back to my credit card in a week.6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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Staff was kind. in the mail "CarRentals.com Car Reservation - Ace Rent A Car Confirmation #CRV9189677" there was not mentioned the REAL car rental company which is was GOLD CAR, this time, we where looking for it more then 30 minits... I bokked the car and paid for the full insurance (11 EUR for each day) by the CAR RENTALs.Com, and payd for the CAR rental but at the GOLD CAR DESK I had to pay more 279,75 EUR, it wa snot mentioned when I booked the CAR on the rental Page.. COBERTURA Super Relax... 128 EUR... the mann at the service desk could not tell why we ned this... just we have to pay it... Especialy for the SMART RETURN... it was not easy to find the CAR KEY return DROP BOX... In that CASE naver again ACE... BR.2.4 Poor
Nov 2019
Cons:
You should be more flexible towards customers who make a mistake while booking a car3.6 Poor
Oct 2018
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Any good was overwhelmed by the bad, annoying and vacation-stealing problems. See below.Cons:
Did not like taking a number to talk with an agent, but that was the start. 45 minutes later we went to get our car which was parked in a dark garage so we could not effectively inspect for damage. Rude worker responded “Habla espanol” when we asked where the exit was. Three miles into journey the car began to buck and miss when accelerating. Called company and after 1 hour they picked it up leaving me stranded without transportation. Three hours and four calls later a taxi picked me up to take me back to the airport for a replacement car. Almost 2 hours later, after line standing, I got a car that worked, but like it’s predecessor, was parked in a dark garage so again damage inspection was not feasible and later scratches were found that were there before we picked it up. This exchange took most of 1 day out of vacation. Not a happy camper.2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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No one ever answered our call to pick us up at the airport. We were forced to find another company. I have traveled for 31 years and never had this type of problem.3.6 Poor
Nov 2017
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When I rented the car with ACE - there was NO mention that ACE is actually Gold Car in Malaga. When I tried to ask for help, no one knew what I was talking about and had never heard of ACE. I kept showing the confirmation, which clearly had the ACE logo, name and confirmation number. Not anywhere on my reservation did it state that Gold Car was a code partner. This debacle took over an hour to solve after I had to call the office (after waiting on hold for 45 minutes). Finally found the Gold Car pick up desk and was told I had to buy additional insurance, even though I bought insurance through Allianz once I rented the car, which cost an unexpected 150 Euros. The customer service woman at the desk was so unfriendly and clearly hates her job and made for an already frustrating experience completely unbearable. It was very difficult to find the car in the labyrinth of cars in the parking garage. no one was down there to assist. Once I finally found the car, I was shocked to see that it was a manual and not an automatic. Luckily, I know how to drive a stick but I kept thinking that if this were any of my friends, they'd be screwed since they don't know how to drive one. Again, there was no mention of this on the reservation or gave me an option to choose manual over automatic when i booked the car. My ability to drive a stick was my only saving grace in this whole unfortunate, unpleasant experience. I will never rent a car under these conditions again.One location in Málaga
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Avda Garcia Morato
+34 911 501 183
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7.2 Good
May 2017
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Return okCons:
Pickup desk slow4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2016
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Car was as described, drop off was very easy and well sign posted, you can collect the car with a full tank of fuel. Competitive price.Cons:
There is an extra fuel charge, even if you bring back the car full. Two and a half hour wait at the airport in a very big queue to collect the car. Staff did not explain that the car was parked in the Europecar area which meant it took us a long time to find. Car smelt a bit strange but other than that was clean.2.0 Poor
Jul 2016
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I cannot believe I was charged €30 for a "fuel admin fee" despite returning the car full of petrol! Awful.4.4 Mediocre
Apr 2016
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Listed price was just a few pounds. It was not made clear that there was a 30 euro "service charge" for filling the car with petrol - payable even if you returned car full. Total rip off by your site and the company4.4 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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The car itselfCons:
Huge extra hidden charges despite buying my own cover for EXCESS Guy on the desk very rude and dismissive, just kept saying I shouldn't hire through 3rd partyOne location in Málaga
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Malaga Ap Parking
+34 952 244 942
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9.2 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Price was good but you need to purchase their insurance or they hassle you. Still only 25 euros a dayCons:
Very slow to pick up car only one cashier working2 locations in Málaga
from £6/dayLocations in Málaga
Av del Comandante García Morato
+34 918 34 14 00
Calle Explanada de la Estación, 6
+34 918 34 14 00
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1.9 Poor
Oct 2021
2 locations in Málaga
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Malaga Airport
+34 952 237 804
Maria Zambrano Malaga Train Station
+34 952 237 804
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3.6 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
I booked full insurance online for 72$, yet the guy at the pickup in Malaga said this is not valid and wanted to charge me again for this. I showed him all papers to proof the insurance but he insisted. He also said that he will charge me for 100 Euro as my booking is full tank to empty tank while in the booking it was only 40 Euro. He said they will pay for someone to go and fill it on top of the fuel cost so it adds to 100 Euro. In total instead of paying 112 Euro for my booking, I paid 250 euro and that was after 2 hours of delay, frustration, fights, calls, ...... my worst ever experience in car rental. Never ever again to book with them.2.0 Poor
May 2018
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It’s hard to give any positives. Perhaps the quick transfer back to the airport.Cons:
I reserved a Mercedes SLC (premium convertible or similar car) from economy car rental. When I arrived in Malaga, Spain, I soon discovered that Economy Car Rental didn’t have a kiosk there. They aren’t actually a car rental company, they’re more of a broker. There were no instructions for what to do. So I googled and found a number that eventually put me in touch with a local at “Auto Lido” which was more used car dealership than car rental. When I arrived at Auto Lido, they tried to put me in a Honda Civic. They didn’t have any convertibles available. The swarthy little man who took care of us informed me that he could do a better price if I canceled my Kayak reservation and rented from him directly. None of the prices they showed me were consistent with the Kayak pricing. It was only after I asked to be shuttled back to the airport that they “found” a convertible for me at a discounted price. However, it was a 2011 Puegeot Convertible with about 70,000 miles on it. I only took it because I had prepaid the insurance, they discounted the price and no other rental place had convertibles available. We had made plans to take long drives through the country and along the coast in a convertible. My advice would be to avoid Economy Car Rental.2 locations in Málaga
from £21/dayLocations in Málaga
Crtra Guadalmar 7
+34 971 12 68 80
Malaga Airport - After collecting the luggage please exit the terminal
+34 902 360 636
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9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Efficient, friendly staff offering new, well priced vehicles.Cons:
Off-site location is a little tricky to find for the rental return.2 locations in Málaga
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Enterprise-rent-a-car
+34 952 23 18 58
Estacion Vialia Maria Zambrano
+34 952 35 65 50
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Ap Costa Del Sol
+34 952 23 30 86
C/mendivil Parking 2
+34 952 35 50 40
Calle Ortega Y Gasset 262
+34 666 48 79 52
Terminal De Cruceros
+34 952 355 040
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12 locations in Málaga
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Malaga Airport
+34 965 23 31 73
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C/ Orotava 33
+34 951 539 846
Esplanada De La Estacion
+34 902 105 055
Malaga Airport
34 0 902105055
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Malaga Airport
+34 951 279 142