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Bilbao Airport, Bilbao, Spain
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Bilbao Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Click&Rent
$4.14 per day
Bilbao Airport
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Centauro
$6.50 per day
Bilbao Airport
Compact
Peugeot 308 or similar
Peugeot 308
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
$8.94 per day
Bilbao Airport
Compact Elite
Renault Captur or similar
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
RentByCar
$11.46 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Bilbao Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
$28.69 per day
Bilbao Airport
Intermediate Monospace
Ford C Max or similar
Ford C Max
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GoByCar
$30.56 per day
Bilbao Airport
Standard
Peugeot 508 or similar
Peugeot 508
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$53.84 per day
Bilbao Airport
Full-size SUV
BMW X1 or similar
BMW X1
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$67.09 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:43 PM on 10/6/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$26 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.5 / 10
Average gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.64 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.68 per liter or $6.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.96 per liter or $7.43 per gallon
Bilbao Airport

Airport travel guide

The largest city in Basque Country, Bilbao is one of the most interesting urban destinations in Spain. The city is best known as the location of the Guggenheim Museum, but plenty of architectural and cultural landmarks are just as interesting to explore. Bilbao also provides easy access both to some of northern Spain’s most beautiful beaches and the stunning peaks of the nearby Pyrenees. These are four of the most interesting attractions in and around the city:

  • Basque Museum. Also known as Euskal Museoa, this museum is dedicated to the Basque people, the native inhabitants of the area (to this day, the region is officially bilingual, and Basque can be frequently heard on the streets of Bilbao). The museum celebrated its 100th birthday in 2021.
  • Guggenheim Museum. Perhaps the most instantly recognizable landmark of Bilbao, the modern art museum was opened in 1997 and has been one of the symbols of the city ever since. Situated on the banks of the estuary of the Nervion River, it houses works by many notable contemporary artists, both Spanish and from around the world.
  • Bilbao Cathedral. Known as Catedral de Santiago in Spanish, Donejakue Katedrala in Basque, and the Cathedral of St. James in English, this impressive building is named after the patron saint of the city. Built in the 12th century and significantly enlarged in the 14th and 15th centuries, this Gothic masterpiece is known for its impressive facade and three naves.
  • Urdaibai. An estuary, a biosphere reserve, and a bird center, Urdaibai is one of the most naturally beautiful places near Bilbao. Characterized by a sandy shoreline, coastal mountains, and salt marshes, the area can be explored via a network of trails. Local inhabitants include salamanders, ospreys, and herons, as well as the aforementioned bird center which also doubles as a high-quality museum. Guernica, the main settlement of the area which was depicted in the famous painting by Pablo Picasso, is known for its lively market and takes only about 30 minutes to reach from Bilbao. You can explore the rest of Urdaibai from there.

Top international routes

  • Madrid
  • Barcelona
  • London
  • Malaga
  • Seville
  • Amsterdam
  • Paris
  • Munich
  • Palma de Mallorca
  • Frankfurt

Main airlines

Vueling, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia Regional, Volotea, and Norwegian Air Shuttle

Terminals

Bilbao Airport has a single three-story passenger terminal divided into various halls, which serves all international and domestic traffic.

Location

Bilbao Airport is about 9km (5.6 miles) north of the city of Bilbao (or Bilbo, as it’s called in the local Basque language). Motorways N-633, BI-631, and BI-625, and Alameda de Recalde are the main streets connecting the airport to the city. The cities of San Sebastian–Donostia, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Santander are all about 100km (62 miles) or less from Bilbao Airport.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $15 per day
  • Station wagons - from $56 per day
  • Large cars - from $13 per day
  • Medium cars - from $7 per day
  • Vans - from $23 per day
  • Premium cars - from $19 per day
  • Small cars - from $4 per day
  • SUVs - from $5 per day

Car rental desks

You’ll find most in the arrivals hall on floor 0.

Services and facilities

You’ll find cafés, snack bars, and two full-service restaurants, as well as many shops, including duty-free outlets for passengers leaving the EU. There are also several ATMs, currency exchange offices, an airport hotel, children’s play area, luggage wrapping machine, and VIP lounge. The airport’s facilities are fully equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Estación de Servicio USOA, located at Bilbao Airport commercial zone, can be reached in about three minutes and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on workdays and from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on holidays. There are many other gas stations nearby and in Bilbao.

Popular one-way rentals

  • San Sebastian (101 km / 63 mi). Located in northeastern Basque country right on the border with France, San Sebastian might just rival Bilbao as the most famous city of the region. In addition to beautiful beaches and many cultural institutions, San Sebastian (or Donostia, as it's known in Basque) is rumored to have the highest number of Michelin 3-star restaurants in Europe per capita.
  • Madrid (415 km / 258 mi). The capital city of Spain, Madrid is not only a center of politics, business, and finance but also a lovely place to visit. Whether you come for the world-class museums, equally amazing football teams, or delicious food from all over Spain and Latin America, you’re unlikely to leave disappointed.
  • Barcelona (622 km / 386 mi). The second city of Spain and the capital of the Catalonia region, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most famous travel destinations. The city’s amazing architecture, beautiful coastline, and festive atmosphere all add to a great travel experience.
  • Bordeaux (333 km / 207 mi). Located in Southwestern France on the River Garonne, Bordeaux is a world-famous wine travel destination. Even if you’re driving and cannot try the wines, visiting the local domains that surround the city is still a fabulous experience. To go from Spain to France, you’ll have to cross an international border, so ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it.
  • Santiago de Compostela (569 km / 353 mi). The capital of the Northwestern Spanish region of Galicia, Santiago is not only the destination of the world’s most famous pilgrimage but also a great city in its own right, as ensured by its beautiful cathedral and many historic squares.
  • Malaga (933 km / 580 mi). Located all across Spain from Bilbao in the region of Andalusia, Malaga is one of the great Mediterranean cities. Famous for the countless beautiful beaches that surround it, this classy city was also the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.
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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Terminal facilities 7.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
  • Lounge 6.6

Bilbao Airport (BIO)

  • IATA: BIO
  • ICAO: LEBB
  • Name: Bilbao Airport (BIO)
  • Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km

Top 20 locations near Bilbao Airport

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Bilbao Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Bilbao 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 Bilbao Airport
$14.50
January
$13.12
February
$26.17
March
$28.27
April
$26.00
May
$25.83
June
$34.28
July
$38.22
August
$18.69
September
$20.21
October
$15.80
November
$28.42
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Bilbao Airport is February — when rental costs average $13.12 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $38.22 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Bilbao Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 8 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Bilbao Airport
6
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
6
May
8
June
7
July
8
August
7
September
6
October
6
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Bilbao Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Bilbao Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Bilbao Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
50%
January
55%
February
79%
March
94%
April
83%
May
129%
June
137%
July
155%
August
176%
September
121%
October
63%
November
56%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers RentByCar, Click&Rent, Record-go, Centauro, Ok Mobility
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $4 per day
Cheapest supplier Click&Rent

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
RentByCar Renault Clio 5 2 Small cars
RentByCar Renault Megane 5 2 Medium cars
RentByCar Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Click&Rent Seat Ibiza 5 2 Small cars
Centauro Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Click&Rent Volkswagen T-Cross 5 2 SUVs
Centauro Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Record-go Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500X 5 3 Medium 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.

United States of America (USA)
Citroen C Elysee
9/13/24
Amazing driving through Baque country.
Poland
Renault Grand Scenic 5+2
8/21/24
I traveled Bilbao - Santander - Oviedo - Pampeluna - San Sebastian, visitning other places along the road - view points, playas , small villages. The events like 59th International Fireworks Contest stays in our memories. The thing i like most on the spain roads that are the left turns - you dont have it. You need to go right to the special road part to turn left, which prevents a single car from blocking the road for others when it’s not possible to cross the opposite lane.
Netherlands
Peugeot 2008
5/24/24
Baja Bikes trip was pretty and nice. good guide Guggenheim Bilbao super
Ireland
Seat Leon
4/18/24
Visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Garabandal to pray for the world and our families
Hong Kong
Toyota Corolla
9/11/23
Overall very good experience, only the copy of contract issue made me a bit frustrated.
Ireland
Seat Arona
6/16/23
Just a great time seeing new places
United Arab Emirates
Peugeot 208
8/26/22
Travelled across North Spain visiting cliffs and beaches across the Cantabarian coastline
Photo 1 by Kushal Vinayak Rao A. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Bilbao (8/26/22) Photo 2 by Kushal Vinayak Rao A. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Bilbao (8/26/22)
Netherlands
Seat Leon
7/22/21
Alamo car rental. Bilbao and San Sebastián
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
3/6/20
We used Bilbao as a central point to explore some of the northern coastline and it worked great. It’s straight on the motorway and way reach of Santander, Oviedo, Gexto.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
2/20/20
It's nice place to visit. Amazing food and wonderful museum
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308
10/28/19
Very straightforward from the main providers.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Surprice
6.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
49
Total rental companies
24
Average daily price
$26.40
Lowest daily price
$4.14
Total cars available
538

Top 24 suppliers at Bilbao Airport in 2024

RentByCar
Very good 8.6 / 275 reviews
+34674418288
Orroño Kalea, 29-31 Parque Empresarial Astikene, 48160 Derio, Biscay
$7 - $17
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
Europcar
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
+34911505000
Bilbao Airport, P1 car park 48180 Loiu, Vizcaya
$36 - $57
Working 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
Sun:08:00-23:30
Centauro
Centauro
Very good 8.5 / 76 reviews
+34966360360
Poligono Ugaldeguren III, parcela nº 24, nave Bajo 1, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48170
$6 - $31
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:59
Tue:07:00-22:59
Wed:07:00-22:59
Thu:07:00-22:59
Fri:07:00-22:59
Sat:07:00-22:59
Sun:07:00-22:59
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 22 reviews
+34902110198
Aeropuerto De Bilbao - Loiu, Bilbao, 48180
$36 - $80
Working 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:07:30-23:30
Sun:07:30-23:30
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 17 reviews
+34871180192
Aeropuerto Bilbao. Planta 3. Salidas Puerta Embarque 4, 48180, Vizcaya
$39 - $203
Working 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
Sun:07:00-23:30
Record-go
Very good 8.4 / 302 reviews
+34662354028
Errota Zaharra número 8, Parque empresarial Astikene, 48160 Derio Bilbao
$5 - $123
Working 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
Sun:07:00-20:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 9 reviews
944530931
BILBAO AIRPORT
$37 - $58
Working 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
Sun:07:30-23:30
GoByCar
GoByCar
Very good 8.4
+34944340344
AEROPUERTO BILBAO Bo. Gaztañaga, 48180 Loiu, Vizcaya
$14 - $32
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Click&Rent
Click&Rent
Very good 8.3 / 33 reviews
+34971730696
Calle Beresi 12, Derio 48160, Bizkaia
$4 - $58
Working 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
Sun:08:00-20:00
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 11 reviews
+34944530931
De Loiu Airport, 48180 Bilbao
$37 - $128
Working 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
Sun:07:30-23:30
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.2 / 126 reviews
+34971126880
Zarandoa Kalea 5, 48160 Derio
$7 - $67
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
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 22 reviews
+34944533340
Aeropuerto de Loiu, Barrio Gaztanaga, 48180 Bilbao
$48 - $151
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:08:30-23:00
Sun:08:30-23:00
Alamo
Very good 8 / 65 reviews
+34944533340
Aeropuerto de Loiu, Barrio Gaztanaga, 48180 Bilbao
$53 - $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:08:30-23:00
Sun:08:30-23:00
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Very good 8
+34680732969
Bilbao Airport, 48180 Loiu, Bizkaia
$32 - $227
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:30
Tue:08:30-20:30
Wed:08:30-20:30
Thu:08:30-20:30
Fri:08:30-20:30
Sat:08:30-20:30
Sun:08:30-20:30
Avis
Avis
Good 7.9 / 4 reviews
Drop Off 4Th Floor
$37 - $82
Working 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:07:30-23:30
Sun:07:30-23:30
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Good 7.9
+34918341400
Bio P.I Astineke, C/ Orroño Naves 33 Y 35
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:29
Tue:08:00-21:29
Wed:08:00-21:29
Thu:08:00-21:29
Fri:08:00-21:29
Sat:09:00-16:29
Sun:12:00-19:29
Drivalia
Drivalia
Good 7.8 / 32 reviews
+34946444050 / +34699171733 / +34913786004
Calle Landatxu, 4 48160, Derio, Bilbao
$28 - $54
Working 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
Sun:08:00-19:59
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.8 / 18 reviews
+34911505000
Bilbao Aeropuerto * No Devolucion Furgonetas (Truck)*
Working 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
Sun:08:00-23:30
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 7 reviews
+34944530931
Bilbao Airport 48180 Bilbao
$38 - $57
Working 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
Sun:07:30-23:30
National
National
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
+34944533340
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, AEROPUERTO DE LOIU
$54 - $159
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:08:30-23:00
Sun:08:30-23:00
Flizzr
Flizzr
Good 7.8
+34871180192
Aeropuerto de Bilbao
$35 - $57
Working 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
Sun:07:00-23:30
Goldcar
Good 7.5 / 77 reviews
+34918341400 / +34965233425
ASTIKENE, C/ ORROÑO NAVES 33 Y 35, 48160 DERIO, BIZKAIA
$41 - $48
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:30
Tue:08:00-21:30
Wed:08:00-21:30
Thu:08:00-21:30
Fri:08:00-21:30
Sat:09:00-16:30
Sun:12:00-19:30
Flexways
Flexways
Good 7.3
+34933936132
Barrio Gaztañaga 633
Surprice
Surprice
Satisfactory 6.9 / 1 review
+34680732969
Bilbao Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:30-20:30
Tue:08:30-20:30
Wed:08:30-20:30
Thu:08:30-20:30
Fri:08:30-20:30
Sat:08:30-20:30
Sun:08:30-20:30
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