Car Rental at Essaouira Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Dacia Logan or similar
€25.29 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
€28.37 per day
Economy
Fiat Panda or similar
€34.14 per day
Special Estate/Wagon
Renault Express or similar
€48.73 per day
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Full-size Van
Renault Trafic or similar
€107.64 per day
Standard Van
Dacia Lodgy or similar
€135.25 per day
Luxury Van
Ford Tourneo or similar
€220.33 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:52 AM on 7/3/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Arabic, French, Spanish
Currency
MAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+212
Average car rental price
€81 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
60 km/h or 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h or 62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gas price
€1.34 per liter or €5.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.23 per liter or €4.66 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.47 per liter or €5.55 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Located on Morocco’s Central Atlantic coast, Essaouira is one of the most atmospheric cities in the country. Primarily known for its picturesque old town and relaxed atmosphere, it also offers easy access to a number of other destinations in the area. With that in mind, these are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Essaouira:
- Medina. The historical, walled center is why most visitors come to Essaouira - a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it is home to most of the city’s landmarks. Many of Essaouira’s best restaurants can also be found here. There are plenty of accommodation options, too, although Essaouira is a rather compact city and plenty of more budget-friendly options can be found just a short walk (or drive) away.
- Port. Essaouira started as a port town, a heritage that is honored to this day - most of the city’s tourism booklets and videos feel incomplete if the characteristically blue fishing boats are not featured. Known for the impressive coastal fortifications, the harbor area is fun to explore and is also the location of a fish market where freshly caught seafood is available.
- Water sports. Essaouira is not just a picturesque and historic city; it is also a big hub of windsurfing and kitesurfing. There are a number of popular spots where you can rent equipment or hire an instructor. Many (although not all) of them are located around Cape Sim, about a 25-minute drive south of the city center.
Top international routes
- Paris
- Madrid
- Marseille
- Düsseldorf
- Brussels
- Bordeaux
- London
- Barcelona
Main airlines
Royal Air Maroc Express, the regional brand of Royal Air Maroc, provides connections from Casablanca which can be reached from many countries. Essaouira can be reached from France with easyJet. Ryanair provides seasonal service between the airport and Brussels, London, and Marseille. Transavia France connects the airport with Paris. Finally, TUI fly Belgium provides service from Charleroi.
Terminals
Currently, there is just one terminal and it is very small. There are plans for the construction of a new terminal able to handle more passengers. When this is completed, the current terminal will be turned into a lounge. No date for completion has been announced.
Location
Essaouira Airport is located approximately 17km (11 miles) southeast of downtown Essaouira, a drive that takes roughly 20 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from €49 per day
- Large cars - from €41 per day
- Medium cars - from €25 per day
- Vans - from €61 per day
- Premium cars - from €248 per day
- Small cars - from €25 per day
- SUVs - from €50 per day
Car rental desks
Almost all rental companies have desks inside the airport’s terminal. You won’t have trouble finding them since the airport is quite small.
AirCar is the only rental company that does not have a rental desk at the airport. It offers a meet and greet service whereby a representative meets the customer at the airport.
AirCar is the only rental company that does not have a rental desk at the airport. It offers a meet and greet service whereby a representative meets the customer at the airport.
Services and facilities
Essaouira Airport is a small airport and therefore does not have all of the services and facilities as a major international airport, such as Casablanca Airport, would.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas station to the airport, a Total station, is located on the left side of the road when coming from the city. It is just before the traffic circle with National Route 1. Though it is 8km (a 9-minute drive) from the airport, there are no closer stations. If returning to the airport from the south, you will have to pass the airport and go towards the city to reach the aforementioned station, as the closest station on Route 1 to the south is almost 30km away.
Popular one-way rentals
- Agadir (166 km / 103 miles)
- Marrakesh (186 km / 116 miles)
- Casablanca (387 km / 240 miles)
- Rabat (467 km / 290 miles)
Airport info
Essaouira Airport (ESU)
- IATA: ESU
- ICAO: GMMI
- Name: Essaouira Airport (ESU)
- Distance from city: 11.2 miles / 18 km
Top 16 locations near Essaouira Airport
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109.9 km / 68.3 miles away
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122 km / 75.8 miles away
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157.7 km / 98 miles away
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159.7 km / 99.2 miles away
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160.4 km / 99.7 miles away
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294.2 km / 182.8 miles away
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307.9 km / 191.3 miles away
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311.3 km / 193.4 miles away
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312.4 km / 194.1 miles away
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312.8 km / 194.4 miles away
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402.7 km / 250.2 miles away
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522.4 km / 324.6 miles away
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594.4 km / 369.3 miles away
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605.1 km / 376 miles away
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736.4 km / 457.6 miles away
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814.7 km / 506.2 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Essaouira Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Essaouira Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Essaouira Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Essaouira Airport is January — when rental costs average €17.01 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €39.50 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Essaouira Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days at Essaouira Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Essaouira Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Essaouira Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at Essaouira Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | AirCar, FoxCar, Zirari Car, Dollar, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans, SUVs |
| Lowest price | €25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | FoxCar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoxCar | Dacia Sandero | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| AirCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| AirCar | Dacia Sandero | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| FoxCar | Dacia Logan | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| FoxCar | Dacia Logan | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| AirCar | Dacia Duster | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| AirCar | Dacia Lodgy Stepway | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| AirCar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Zirari Car | Renault Symbol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Zirari Car | Dacia Sandero | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
GD
France
Renault Express
1/22/25 
NH
Netherlands
Dacia Duster
5/9/24
Essaouira is a very Nice place to stay.
JD
United Kingdom
Dacia Duster
10/15/23
Renting a car gave us the freedom to explore & go off the usual tourist trails. We got to know local villages, ate the freshest fish straight off the boat & had beaches to ourselves. 
JW
Morocco
Dacia Logan
3/3/23
Great road trip enabled us to see so much more of Morocco than would have been possible without it.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Zirari Car
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ABBYCAR
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
20
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
€81.23
Lowest daily price
€25.29
Total cars available
232
Top 15 suppliers at Essaouira Airport in 2025
Zirari Car
+212661251523
Aéroport D'essaouira Mogador Bp 131 Essaouira
€106 - €190
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
+212802007778
Airoport Essaouira Mogador,
Essaouira
€48 - €147
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Dollar
+2120802007778
Airoport Essaouira Mogador,
Essaouira
€55 - €156
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
+212522049310 / +212656000355
Aéroport d'Essaouira, Essaouira
€30 - €141
Working 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:
07:30 - 23:00
Sun:
07:30 - 23:00
Budget
+212644000751
Aeroport d'Essaouira, Essaouira
€35 - €129
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:31
Tue:
07:00 - 22:31
Wed:
07:00 - 22:31
Thu:
07:00 - 22:31
Fri:
07:00 - 22:31
Sat:
07:00 - 22:31
Sun:
07:00 - 22:31
Keddy
+2120522431228 / +212661171440
ESSAOUIRA AIRPORT
€56 - €276
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Europcar
+2120522431228
Essaouira Airport (ESU)
€61 - €413
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
APEX
+212644000751
Aeroport Essaouira Mogador
€34 - €62
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:31
Tue:
07:00 - 22:31
Wed:
07:00 - 22:31
Thu:
07:00 - 22:31
Fri:
07:00 - 22:31
Sat:
07:00 - 22:31
Sun:
07:00 - 22:31
FoxCar
+212661661084 / +212661371879
Essaouira Airport
€25 - €61
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Avis
+212524475270 / +212522342128
Essaouira Mogador Airport Meet And Greet
€46 - €144
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Hertz
+212802007778
Airoport Essaouira Mogador,
Essaouira
€58 - €272
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Payless
+212524474926 / +212522342128
Essaouira Mogador Airport
€109
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
NUCarrentals
212669201314
Esu C836 7M Bouzama
€109
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Flexways
+541152630917
Essaouira Mogador Airport
€34 - €48
Working 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
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
ABBYCAR
+212632575254
Essaouira Mogador Airport (ESU)
€28 - €74
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
07:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
07:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:00
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