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The Cheapest Hire Cars in Bilbao

  • Small
  • £3 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 3 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Small Car in Bilbao
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  • Medium
  • £4 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Medium Car in Bilbao
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  • Large
  • £5 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Large Car in Bilbao
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  • Estate
  • £7 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Estate Car in Bilbao
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  • SUV
  • £9 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your SUV Car in Bilbao
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  • People carriers
  • £10 /day
    • 7 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Minivan Car in Bilbao
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  • Automatic
  • £10 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • A Automatic
  • Hire your Automatic car in Bilbao
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  • Premium
  • £12 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Premium Car in Bilbao
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  • Vans
  • £12 /day
    • 2 Seats
    • 4 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Van in Bilbao
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Why Hire a Car in Bilbao?

Why Hire a Car in Bilbao?

Day trips from Bilbao

Having a car allows you to go beyond the city limits and discover places that public transport doesn't reach. If you fancy a quick escape, here are the top spots within easy reach:

  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: Visit the stunning stone bridge and stairs. It’s a stunning 45-minute drive along the coast.
  • Getxo: Just 20 minutes away, you can see the UNESCO-listed Hanging Bridge or enjoy a walk around the old fishing port.
  • San Sebastián: Drive an hour east to experience one of the world's best food scenes and the famous La Concha beach.
  • Guernica: A must for history lovers, this town is the heart of Basque culture and only 30 minutes from Bilbao.
  • The Painted Forest of Oma: A unique outdoor art gallery in the middle of nature. It’s tucked away in the countryside, so you will definitely need a car to get there.

Avoid the fines: Bilbao Low Emission Zone 2026

In 2026, Bilbao has a Low Emission Zone (ZBE) in the city centre (covering areas like Abando and Indautxu ) to keep the air clean. If you drive a car with high emissions into these zones, you will be caught on camera and can face some pretty hefty fines.

✓ Pro Tip: To drive anywhere in Bilbao without a worry, use DoYouSpain’s Electric filter. Picking a green hire car means you can enter any part of the city, park easier, and enjoy your trip without a surprise fine in the post.

Unmissable sights in Bilbao city centre

While Bilbao is famous for its art, there is plenty to see just by driving through its different neighbourhoods. Having a hire car means you can move between the riverfront and the hilltop mountains without having to rely on public transport.

  • The Guggenheim Museum: You can't miss this shiny titanium building by the river. It’s the heart of the city, and there are several large car parks nearby that make it easy to visit for a few hours.
  • Casco Viejo (The Old Town): This is the most historic part of Bilbao, full of narrow streets and amazing "pintxo" bars. While you’ll need to park just outside the pedestrian zone, having a car nearby is handy for heading to your next stop once you’ve enjoyed the local food..
  • Artxanda Viewpoint: For the best view of the whole city, drive up to the Artxanda hill. It’s a short, winding drive that saves you the walk, and you’ll get the perfect photo of the Bilbao skyline.
  • Doña Casilda Park: If you need a break from the city streets, drive over to this large green park near the museum district. It’s a great place to relax before heading out on a longer road trip.
  • The Azkuna Zentroa: A cultural centre inside an old wine warehouse. It has a glass-bottomed swimming pool you can see from the ground floor and it's a great spot to see the more modern side of Bilbao.

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Information about Car Hire in Bilbao

Destination Bilbao
Car groups Small, Medium, Large, Estate, People carriers, SUV, Automatic, Premium.
Rental points in Biscay 62
Suppliers in Biscay 31
Important rental agencies ALAMO, CENTAURO, CLICK RENT, DOLLAR, DRIVALIA, ENTERPRISE, EUROPCAR, HERTZ, KEDDY, OK MOBILITY, RECORD, SIXT, THRIFTY

Key Facts About Bilbao

Area: 16.06 MI2
Coordinates: 43°15'44''N, 2°57'12''O
Height: 19.7 Feet
Average annual temperature: 58.5 ºF
Average annual hours of daylight: 1,610.0 Hours
Population: 345,821 Inhabitants

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Hire in Bilbao

Each car hire company has its own age requirements, but most will rent to people aged between 21 and 69, although it can vary depending on the rental company. If you're under 26, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee.

The voucher is the confirmation of your booking. It contains your booking number and all the information you will need to pick up your car.

You can cancel your booking using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher. The cancellation policy for each booking depends on the car hire company. You can see the cancellation policy in the terms and conditions of each offer. To obtain a refund of a prepaid booking, provided that the terms and conditions of the offer permit a refund, you must cancel it before the start of your rental using the link below or the link in your rental voucher.

You will be able to extend your booking as long as the hire company permits extensions and provided that the car is available for the extra days. Please note that you will need to go to the local office to sign the contract extension. Failure to do so can invalidate the insurance and result in a penalty charge for not extending the contract on time.

If you want to return the vehicle to a different office than the one it was collected from you need to choose the ‘one way’ option when making your booking. To do this you need to unclick the ‘Return the car to the same location’ box and select where you’d like to return the car. Our search engine will automatically inform you if the route you have chosen is possible. The hire company normally charges a ‘one-way’ fee for returning the car to a different office. If this is the case, it is explained in the conditions before booking and again on the rental voucher.

Yes. With most companies there is an additional charge to pay for adding an extra driver. You can find information about any possible additional driver fees in the terms and conditions of each offer and also on your rental voucher.

If you need us to resend your voucher, please click the link below.

Full/Full: You will be given the car with a full tank of fuel which you will pay for on collection. You need to return the car with a full tank and the money you paid for the tank on collection will be refunded. Full/Empty (Refund): You will be given the car with a full tank of fuel which you will pay for on collection. At the end of the rental when you return the car you will be refunded for the fuel remaining in the tank, minus the refueling supplement. The cost of the full tank and the fuel supplement can vary, depending on the car hire company. The cost of the full tank can vary and the exact amount charged for fuel will depend on the car type and model. The exact fuel prices can also depend on the car hire company. You can find all the information you need regarding the specific fuel policy for your booking on your rental voucher. Under no circumstances is the fuel included in the rental price.

Yes. For most offers on our website you will be required to leave a security deposit when you collect the car. The deposit amount will be temporarily blocked on / taken from the main driver’s credit card and held for the duration of the rental. As long as you bring the car back undamaged at the end of the rental, the money will be unblocked / returned.

We are never able to confirm the make, model or colour of the car you will receive.Your booking isn’t associated with a specific vehicle (make or model, colour, equipment etc) but is for a group of vehicles with similar characteristics. In the event that the requested group is not available you will be given a vehicle from a higher group at no extra cost.

The 13 best car hire companies in Bilbao in 2026

ALAMO
ALAMO
Bilbao Airport, Aeropuerto de Loiu, Bilbao, 48180, Bilbao
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:00
  • Sat:08:30 - 23:00
  • Su:08:30 - 23:00
CENTAURO
CENTAURO
Poligono Ugaldeguren III Parcela nº 24, nave bajo 1, Bilbao, 48170, Zamudio
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 23:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 23:00
  • Su:07:00 - 23:00
CLICK RENT
CLICK RENT
Calle Beresi 12, Bilbao, 48160, Derio, Bizkaia
Office hours
  • Mon:08:00 - 20:00
  • Tue:08:00 - 20:00
  • Wed:08:00 - 20:00
  • Thu:08:00 - 20:00
  • Fri:08:00 - 20:00
  • Sat:08:00 - 20:00
  • Su:08:00 - 20:00
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
C/ Landatxu 4, Bilbao, 48160, Derio (Bilbao)
Office hours
  • Mon:08:00 - 19:59
  • Tue:08:00 - 19:59
  • Wed:08:00 - 19:59
  • Thu:08:00 - 19:59
  • Fri:08:00 - 19:59
  • Sat:08:00 - 19:59
  • Su:08:00 - 19:59
DOLLAR
DOLLAR
Bilbao airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:30
  • Sat:07:30 - 23:30
  • Su:07:30 - 23:30
EUROPCAR
EUROPCAR
Bilbao airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:30
  • Sat:08:00 - 23:30
  • Su:08:00 - 23:30
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Bilbao Airport, Aeropuerto de Loiu, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:00
  • Sat:08:30 - 23:00
  • Su:08:30 - 23:00
HERTZ
HERTZ
Bilbao airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:30
  • Sat:07:30 - 23:30
  • Su:07:30 - 23:30
KEDDY
KEDDY
Bilbao airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:30
  • Sat:08:00 - 23:30
  • Su:08:00 - 23:30
OK MOBILITY
OK MOBILITY
Bilbao Airport - Bo. Gaztañaga, Bilbao, 48180, Loiu, Biscay
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 22:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 22:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 22:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 22:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 22:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 22:00
  • Su:07:00 - 22:00
RECORD
RECORD
Errota Zaharra, 8, Parque empresarial Astikene,, Bilbao, 48160, Derio (Bilbao)
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 20:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 20:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 20:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 20:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 20:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 20:00
  • Su:07:00 - 20:00
SIXT
SIXT
Bilbao Airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:00 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:00 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:00 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:00 - 23:30
  • Sat:07:00 - 23:30
  • Su:07:00 - 23:30
THRIFTY
THRIFTY
Bilbao airport, Bilbao, 48180 , Loiu
Office hours
  • Mon:07:30 - 23:30
  • Tue:07:30 - 23:30
  • Wed:07:30 - 23:30
  • Thu:07:30 - 23:30
  • Fri:07:30 - 23:30
  • Sat:07:30 - 23:30
  • Su:07:30 - 23:30

Most popular Hire Car models in Bilbao

Seat Ibiza
£4 /day
Ford Focus
£5 /day
Renault Megane
£9 /day
  • Seat Ibiza
  • £4 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Rent a Seat Ibiza in Bilbao
  • Ford Focus
  • £5 /day
    • 7 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Rent a Ford Focus in Bilbao
  • Renault Megane
  • £9 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Rent a Renault Megane in Bilbao

Important Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
EUR
Dialling code
+ 34
Direction of traffic
On the right
Alcohol limit
0,5 g/l

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