Car Hire in Malaga
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Malaga Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 12.29
per day
Malaga Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 13.76
per day
Malaga Airport
Mini
Hyundai i10
or comparable
£ 14.02
per day
Malaga Airport
Mini
Ford Ka
or comparable
£ 15.69
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Malaga Airport
Economy
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 16.92
/ per day
Malaga Airport
Mini
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 16.92
/ per day
Malaga Airport
Compact
Skoda Scala
or comparable
£ 17.02
/ per day
Malaga Airport
Economy
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 17.60
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 21:13 on 2022-05-22.
Travel Information
Language
Spanish
Currency
EUR
Dialing code
34
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why hire a car in Malaga?
Malaga is a great city for hiring a car. Full of history, surrounded by beautiful beaches, and with many other interesting destinations nearby, it’s a great place to explore for days.
One-way Car Hire in Malaga
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Malaga and drop off in another city include:
- From Malaga to Seville - 496 offers from £ 6.47 per day
- From Malaga to Madrid - 275 offers from £ 7.08 per day
- From Malaga to Barcelona - 441 offers from £ 7.08 per day
- From Malaga to Valencia - 347 offers from £ 7.08 per day
- From Malaga to Alicante - 126 offers from £ 7.08 per day
Top ways to enter Malaga
- Malaga Airport: The fourth-busiest in Spain (and first in Andalucia), Malaga Airport serves flights to and from destinations not only in Europe, but also North Africa and the Middle East.
- Granada Airport: About one-and-a-half hour’s drive northeast, Granada Airport is popular with low-cost carriers like Vueling and easyJet, and has connections to other Spanish cities, as well as Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.
- Gibraltar La Linea Airport: Located about 135 km (84 mi) southeast of Malaga, Gibraltar Airport hosts flights to and from the United Kingdom and nearby Morocco.
Useful city facts
- The main language spoken in Malaga in Spanish of Andalusian variety. English is also widely understood, and there are many expats along the wider Costa del Sol region who also speak French, German, Dutch, and other languages.
- Malaga is made up of 11 districts that are further divided into barrios. Keep in mind that not all of the districts are located right on the coast.
- Malaga’s climate is subtropical and gets about 300 sunny days per year. Even in winter, the average temperatures are between 13 to 20 °C (55 to 68 °F) during the day. The summers are very hot, so keeping hydrated at all times is important.
Top destinations and activities
- Beaches. For most travelers, Malaga is all about the Mediterranean. The Malagueta Beach is the most famous one and located in the city, but nearby beaches like Burriana, Mijas Costa, and beaches in next-door Marbella can be just as fun and are easy to reach by a rental car.
- Picasso Museum. The famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso was a native of Malaga, and the Picasso Museum, also known as the Birthplace Museum, has many of his artworks on exhibition, as well as works by other world-famous artists like Francis Bacon, Marc Chagall, and many others.
- Alcazaba. The castle, first built by moors in the 11th century, overlooks the city and is one of the most best-preserved and impressive sites in Spain. The next-door Roman Theater tells the story of an even older chapter in Malaga’s history.
- Malaga Cathedral. Malaga is home to many beautiful Catholic churches, but Basílica de la Encarnación is arguably the standout among them. The cathedral took about 250 years to finish and therefore encompasses elements of Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassicism, and other styles, but that only makes it more impressive. It is located near Alcazaba, as well as the Castle of Gibralfaro, another architectural landmark.
Traffic and parking tips
- Speed limits - 50km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, 90km/h (56mph) on most standard roads, 100km/h (62mph) on standard roads that are either one-way roads, roads with more than two lanes for at least one direction of traffic and roads with shoulders more than 1.5m wide, and 120km/h (74mph) on motorways (called autovías in Spain).
- The car documentation and insurance always has to be inside a vehicle.
- The driver and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
- Children up to the age of 12 and measuring less than 135cm travelling on the front seat of a car must be seated in a child restraint system adapted to their size and weight.
- Unnecessary use of audible warning devices (horns) is prohibited.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
- The emergency number is 112.
Toll roads
Most of the roads in Spain are toll-free. Toll roads are called ‘carretera de peaje’. On maps and road signs, all toll roads have to include a letter P after the road type. The payment method may vary depending on the road, but most will accept cash. Regardless of the region, the average estimated price is €9.5 ($11.25) per 100km by car. See the official website for prices and more information.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Granada. With Alhambra and other Islamic-era architectural monuments and sites preserved better than anywhere else, Granada is a timeless place with a very special atmosphere.
- Gibraltar. Technically part of the United Kingdom and just 6.7 square kilometers large, Gibraltar is a great place to visit. Climbing the Europa Point will let you see Africa across the Mediterranean while entering the Gibraltar rock will reveal a labyrinthine network of caves and tunnels. On your way to Gibraltar or coming back to Malaga you can also visit beautiful natural parks like Sierra de las Nieves or Los Alcornocales.
- El Chorro. Just 50 minutes drive from Malaga, El Chorro gorge and the nearby village of the same name is a fun place to explore. The truly adventurous ones will try to walk over the hanging walkway that’s known as Caminito del Rey (the King's Pathway).
- Acinipo. The beautiful and tranquil nature of Andalusia means that many Spaniards and other Europeans choose to retire in the area, but this tradition has surprisingly ancient roots. Even more than 2,000 years ago, the area of Malaga was popular with retiring Roman soldiers returning from battles in far-off lands. It was probably them who built the now-abandoned city of Acinipo with its baths and impressive Roman theater which has now been turned into a heritage site. Located some 100 km (62 miles) west of Malaga, the ruins are well worth a visit to have a glimpse into another time. Very rich in archaeology, artifacts, and related museums, Andalusia is also home to many Phoenician, Celtic, Moorish sites.
Most popular hire types and cars
The most hired car in Spain is the Ford Fiesta, but travelers tend to also choose the Fiat 500 and the Ford Focus a lot. The most popular car types are economy, compact and mini.
Further destinations
For more about traveling around Spain with a hired car, check out our complete guide.
- Algarve. Andalusia’s next door neighbor, the Portuguese region of Algarve is just four hour drive from Malaga and offers wild beaches, friendly towns, and distinct culture in equal measure. Do ask your car provider in advance if they permit you crossing the border.
- Cordoba. Although its inland location means that it is perhaps not as famous as Malaga or Seville, the city of Cordoba is one of the jewels of this part of Spain. As historic as Granada, it is home to landmarks like the Roman Bridge, the well-preserved Jewish Quarter, and the Alive Museum of Al-Andalus, as well as a special atmosphere that is only aided by the relatively smaller number of visitors. Cordoba is also right next door to the beautiful Sierra de Hornachuelos Nature Park. The trip from Malaga takes less than two hours.
- Morocco. While you cannot pick up a car in Malaga and take it to Morocco, you can drop it of in Spain, take a ferry across the Gibraltar Strait and hire a new one in the Moroccan city of Tangier, the fascinating entry point of Africa.
Car Hire Prices in Malaga
- Convertibles - starting at £ 201 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 64 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 70 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 53 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 121 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 129 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 48 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 102 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are many things you can do to get a good car hire deal in Malaga:
- Compare rates of different car providers
- Book your car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Malaga is the cheapest in June when hiring a car is about 41% cheaper than the yearly average and about 54% than hiring a vehicle in July.
Top 16 Cities near Malaga
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Madrid starting at £ 29.28 per day415.8 km / 258.3 miles away
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Barcelona starting at £ 24.43 per day751.7 km / 467.1 miles away
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Alicante starting at £ 29.83 per day383.9 km / 238.5 miles away
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Seville starting at £ 13.72 per day151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
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Valencia starting at £ 158.07 per day467.9 km / 290.8 miles away
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Bilbao starting at £ 24.43 per day739.4 km / 459.5 miles away
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Girona starting at £ 47.44 per day845.5 km / 525.4 miles away
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Santiago de Compostela starting at £ 47.66 per day767.0 km / 476.6 miles away
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Granada starting at £ 25.91 per day78.7 km / 48.9 miles away
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Santander starting at £ 52.89 per day748.5 km / 465.1 miles away
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A Coruña starting at £ 43.19 per day812.1 km / 504.6 miles away
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Jerez starting at £ 37.28 per day145.2 km / 90.2 miles away
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Murcia starting at £ 30.75 per day316.3 km / 196.6 miles away
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Vigo starting at £ 47.66 per day711.4 km / 442.0 miles away
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Almeria starting at £ 34.78 per day184.0 km / 114.3 miles away
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Reus starting at £ 40.25 per day690.9 km / 429.3 miles away
Top 10 Destinations around Malaga
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Malaga Airport starting at £ 21.24 per day7.3 km / 4.5 miles away
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Granada Airport starting at £ 25.91 per day78.7 km / 48.9 miles away
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Granada Railway Station starting at £ 45.23 per day90.0 km / 55.9 miles away
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Gibraltar La Linea Airport starting at £ 39.18 per day102.8 km / 63.9 miles away
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Jerez La Parra Airport starting at £ 37.28 per day145.2 km / 90.2 miles away
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Seville Dos Hermanas starting at £ 30.36 per day147.1 km / 91.4 miles away
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Seville Airport starting at £ 13.72 per day151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
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Almeria Airport starting at £ 34.78 per day184.0 km / 114.3 miles away
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Murcia Corvera Airport starting at £ 30.75 per day316.3 km / 196.6 miles away
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Alicante Airport starting at £ 29.83 per day383.9 km / 238.5 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Malaga?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Malagafluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Malaga
The cheapest month to hire a car in Malaga is June with prices starting at £ 14.35 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is January with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 37.29. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 25. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Malaga?
Hirers picking up a car in Malaga keep them for an average of 13 days during in October, while those picking up their cars in September keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length in Malaga
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Malaga?
While travellers visit Malaga year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is March, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Malaga by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delpaso | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Delpaso | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat 500 | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Delpaso | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Record-go | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Record-go | Seat Leon | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Delpaso | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Click&Rent | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Nizacars Rent A Car | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | 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 an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
TR
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
12 May 2022
Good value. Good staff
CS
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
6 May 2022
Lovely Estepona old town with plenty of eating places within reach of town and beaches.
ED
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
4 April 2022
We have been going to Costa Del Sol for many years and there are lots of lovely villages of the main through road which spans the all the way along Costa Del Sol. Lovely walkways along the coast to with lots of restaurants en route and places of interest.
RJ
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
30 March 2022
Drove to Granada for a long weekend, very easy drive and a beautiful city. Fantastic flamenco shows in the caves. A hotel with a car park is a must as the city is all one way. Brilliant and cheap bus service to get about the city.
WJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
22 March 2022
Cadiz was lovely.
IR
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
16 March 2022
I visited my house in Montefrio
JA
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
16 March 2022
Beautiful areas, and cheap , friendly people ,, all that I need
AC
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
1 March 2022
If collecting the car "out of office hours". Be warned! There is no sign indicating where you should go in this instance. Thankfully gentleman in the office next door helped us, as the phone numbers we were given were useless. No one answered. However, when we found the desk, the representative couldn't have been more helpful, so a huge thank you to him
SM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
28 February 2022
Visited Nerja which is a beautiful town.
MS
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
24 February 2022
Granada is lovely. Worth going to the Sierra de Tejada as well for walking.
PR
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
11 January 2022
Setenil de las Bodegas was an amazing place - definitely a place to visit as a day trip
JB
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
5 January 2022
Caminito del rey is well worth a visit. As is a drive though the mountains de malaga.
AB
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
11 October 2021
We drove to El Chorro - would recommend getting a more powerful diesel engine car as a lot of the roads are very steep and in bad condition.
JW
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
9 September 2021
First time using a car rental which required a shuttle service from the airport and would highly recommend doing so. Service was great, quick and easy and price compared to other companies onsite is a very good. Very impressed
JC
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
11 August 2021
Book early
GA
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
26 May 2021
Overall experience was excellent
BK
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
9 April 2021
Don't take the cover offered online and sort this out when you collect the car.
Top 26 Hire Companies in Malaga in 2022
Everycar
+34971730696
Av. del Comandante García Morato, 24, 26 29004 Málaga
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
SIXT
+34871180192
Terminal 2 & 3 Llegadas, 29004, Malaga
SOLO
+34951818555 / +34671484651
Av. Del Comandante García Morato 50, Office 2, 29004 Málaga
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:59
Tue:08:00-21:59
Wed:08:00-21:59
Thu:08:00-21:59
Fri:08:00-19:59
Sat:08:00-20:59
Sun:08:00-20:59
Alamo
+34952356550
Parking 2, Vialia Shopping Centre, Calle Mendívil, 29002 Málaga
Europcar
+34911505000
Malaga Airport Terminal 2, 29004 Malaga
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
National
+34952231858
AV COMANDANTE GARCÍA MORATO, 22
Centauro
+34966298020 / +34966360360
Calle Mendivil, 10, Local 1, 29002 Malaga
Hertz
+34902998706 / +34952231659
Costa del Sol Airport, Av. del Comandante García Morato, s/n, 29004, Málaga
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Wiber
+34952004356
Carretera de Guadalmar 7, 29004, Málaga
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
Keddy
+34902105055
Malaga Airport Terminal 2, 29004 Malaga
Working hours
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Key'n Go
+34918340262
Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol, Av. del Comandante García Morato, s/n, 29004, Málaga
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
Enterprise
+34952332849
C/MAREA BAJA, 11, POL. IND. HUERTA DEL CORREO
Avis
+34902109384
Aeropuerto De Malaga
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
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Budget
+34902109384
Aeropuerto De Malaga
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
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Nizacars Rent A Car
+34952236179 / +34952236184
Av. del Comandante García Morato, 40, 29004 Málaga
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:59
Tue:07:00-21:59
Wed:07:00-21:59
Thu:07:00-21:59
Fri:07:00-21:59
Sat:07:00-21:59
Sun:07:00-21:59
Thrifty
+34952355040
C/Mendivil Parking 2
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:30
Tue:08:00-22:30
Wed:08:00-22:30
Thu:08:00-22:30
Fri:08:00-22:30
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
Ok Rent A Car
+34971126880
Av. del Comandante García Morato, 29004, Málaga
Working hours
Mon:06:00-01:00
Tue:06:00-01:00
Wed:06:00-01:00
Thu:06:00-01:00
Fri:06:00-01:00
Sat:06:00-01:00
Sun:06:00-01:00
Dollar
902998706
AP COSTA DEL SOL
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Click&Rent
+34971730696
Av. del Comandante García Morato, 24, 26 29004 Málaga
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
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Sun:08:00-20:00
Record-go
+3493192468
Calle Explanada de la Estación 6, 29002, Málaga
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Firefly
+34952244942
Desk In Terminal, Check-In Booth In Car Park Floor +1
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Delpaso
+34952172034 / +34673249000
Av. de Velázquez, 290, 29004 Málaga
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
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Rhodium
+34918341400
Arrivals terminal - In Terminal
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
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Thu:08:00-22:00
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Sun:08:00-22:00
Surprice
+34952237804 / +34682203040
Port terminal, Muelle de Canovas, s/n Malaga 29001
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-19:00
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Interrent
+34918340262
Garcia, Calle Comandante Aeropuerto Pablo Picasso, 29004 Malaga
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
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Goldcar
+34918341400
Garcia, Calle Comandante Aeropuerto Pablo Picasso, 29004 Málaga
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
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