Marbella car hires from £12/day

A compact economy car is ideal for trips to and from the beach and picking your way through the narrow streets of Marbella’s old town. If you plan on exploring the surrounding area, an SUV might be better suited for comfort and stability on rocky hillside roads. Of course, a convertible offers a cool breeze and lets you fit right in with the Marbella crowd.

In the centre of town, you’ll be expected to drive no more than 50 km/h (30mph). This limit increases to 90km/h (55mph) on single carriageways and 120km/h (75mph) on dual carriageways and motorways. Although there tends to be fewer speed cameras in the region than you’d ordinarily find in the UK, they are strategically placed, so keep an eye on signs even in rural areas.

Finding a parking spot in Marbella can be complicated, especially during the summer season. The city centre and Porto Banús do have a number of parking garages that are more likely to have spaces than on the street or near the beach. Prices range from €1.80 (£1.60) to €3.35 (£2.95) per hour. Fuerte Marbella and the Avenida del Mar car parks are great spots close to all Marbella’s places of interest, however, you will pay towards the higher end for the convenient location, which generally works out between €16-€18 (£14-£15.80) per day.

On average a car hire in Marbella costs £23 per day.

The average price of fuel in Marbella is £4.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £55 and £74, depending on the car size.

Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Marbella.

Car hire companies onsite at Malaga airport include Delpaso, NIZACARS, Record Go, CLICK RENT, Wiber, Thrifty, Solo Rent a Car, Budget, Centauro and DRIVALIA.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Malaga airport to off-airport locations include Delpaso, NIZACARS, Record Go, Thrifty, Solo Rent a Car, Budget, Centauro, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Firefly.

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

A Compact car hire in Marbella costs £25 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Marbella costs £37 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Marbella costs £101 per day, on average.

In Marbella, cars are most frequently hired at Delpaso Malaga Airport (25 miles from city centre).

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

From Marbella, you can reach many places by car along the Costa del Sol Coast, as well as the rest of Andalusia. Around 1 hour away is Ronda, while Estepona is only 30 minutes away along the AP-7 motorway. There’s also Sierre de las Nieves Natural Park, which takes just over an hour to drive to.

To hire a car in Marbella, firstly you will need to be at least 21 years old and have a valid driving licence that has been held for at least 1-2 years, depending on the car hire company. You will also need a valid form of identification, such as a passport and a valid credit card for payment.