Car Hire at Bilbao Airport

Airport travel guide

Bilbao Airport is also known as Bilboko aireportua and Aeropuerto de Bilbao.

Top international routes

• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Amsterdam
• Paris
• London
• Lisbon

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 hire car

• Small cars - starting at 20 GBP per day
• SUVs - starting at 22 GBP per day
• Medium cars - starting at 21 GBP per day
• Large cars - starting at 35 GBP per day
• Station wagons - starting at 40 GBP per day
• People Carriers - starting at 53 GBP per day
• Premium cars - starting at 40 GBP per day

Car hire desks

You’ll find most hire desks 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 cashpoints, currency exchange offices, an airport hotel, children’s play area, luggage wrapping machine, and VIP lounge. The airport’s facilities are fully equipped for travellers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

An 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 petrol stations nearby and in Bilbao.

Popular one-way hires

• 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 rumoured 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 centre 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.