Car Hire in Malaga

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Malaga Airport Car Hire
Economy
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Delpaso
£ 2.36 per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
£ 3.50 per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 5.21 per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Compact
Seat Leon or comparable
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Nizacars Rent A Car
£ 6.01 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Malaga Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Audi A1 or comparable
Audi A1
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Click&Rent
£ 6.19 / per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Intermediate Crossover
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Record-go
£ 6.71 / per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Standard Crossover
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
£ 11.37 / per day
Malaga Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Wiber
£ 13.64 / 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 12:12 on 2023-06-03.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+34
Average car hire price
£ 6.87 / per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.51 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.72 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.27 per liter

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.
Malaga Car Hire

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 £ 6.58 per day
  • From Malaga to Madrid - 275 offers from £ 7.20 per day
  • From Malaga to Barcelona - 441 offers from £ 7.20 per day
  • From Malaga to Valencia - 347 offers from £ 7.20 per day
  • From Malaga to Alicante - 126 offers from £ 7.20 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.

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

  • 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 day trips

  • 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 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 £ 6 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £ 9 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 4 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 3 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 10 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 16 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 2 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 4 per day

Money-saving tips

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.
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Top 20 Cities near Malaga

  1. Nerja Car Hire starting at £ 15.27 per day
    55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
  2. Granada Car Hire starting at £ 9.44 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles away
  3. Gibraltar Car Hire starting at £ 20.51 per day
    95.5 km / 59.3 miles away
  4. Jerez Car Hire starting at £ 13.23 per day
    139.4 km / 86.6 miles away
  5. Seville Car Hire starting at £ 5.97 per day
    148.8 km / 92.5 miles away
  6. Almeria Car Hire starting at £ 8.21 per day
    190.4 km / 118.3 miles away
  7. Murcia Car Hire starting at £ 9.89 per day
    323.5 km / 201.0 miles away
  8. Torrevieja Car Hire starting at £ 12.92 per day
    367.2 km / 228.2 miles away
  9. Alicante Car Hire starting at £ 3.45 per day
    391.1 km / 243.0 miles away
  10. Madrid Car Hire starting at £ 2.98 per day
    431.2 km / 267.9 miles away
  11. Benidorm Car Hire starting at £ 13.65 per day
    438.1 km / 272.2 miles away
  12. Benissa Car Hire starting at £ 35.36 per day
    462.5 km / 287.4 miles away
  13. Valencia Car Hire starting at £ 6.01 per day
    470.6 km / 292.4 miles away
  14. Reus Car Hire starting at £ 10.91 per day
    698.0 km / 433.7 miles away
  15. Bilbao Car Hire starting at £ 4.60 per day
    749.1 km / 465.5 miles away
  16. Santander Car Hire starting at £ 17.53 per day
    753.0 km / 467.9 miles away
  17. Barcelona Car Hire starting at £ 3.27 per day
    766.0 km / 476.0 miles away
  18. Santiago de Compostela Car Hire starting at £ 5.93 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  19. Santa Susanna Car Hire starting at £ 50.19 per day
    831.1 km / 516.4 miles away
  20. Girona Car Hire starting at £ 18.54 per day
    852.7 km / 529.8 miles away

Top 16 Destinations around Malaga

  1. Malaga Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.36 per day
  2. City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 19.28 per day
    4.8 km / 3.0 miles away
  3. Granada Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.44 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles away
  4. Gibraltar La Linea Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.51 per day
    95.5 km / 59.3 miles away
  5. Jerez La Parra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.23 per day
    139.4 km / 86.6 miles away
  6. Seville Airport Car Hire starting at £ 5.97 per day
    148.8 km / 92.5 miles away
  7. Almeria Airport Car Hire starting at £ 8.21 per day
    190.4 km / 118.3 miles away
  8. Region de Murcia International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.89 per day
    323.5 km / 201.0 miles away
  9. Alicante Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.45 per day
    391.1 km / 243.0 miles away
  10. Madrid Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.98 per day
    431.2 km / 267.9 miles away
  11. Valencia Airport Car Hire starting at £ 6.01 per day
    470.6 km / 292.4 miles away
  12. Reus Airport Car Hire starting at £ 10.91 per day
    698.0 km / 433.7 miles away
  13. Bilbao Airport Car Hire starting at £ 4.60 per day
    749.1 km / 465.5 miles away
  14. Barcelona Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.27 per day
    766.0 km / 476.0 miles away
  15. Santiago de Compostela Airport Car Hire starting at £ 5.93 per day
    768.2 km / 477.3 miles away
  16. Girona Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.54 per day
    852.7 km / 529.8 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Malaga?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Malaga fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Malaga
£ 9.63
January
£ 11.30
February
£ 11.08
March
£ 21.00
April
£ 16.54
May
£ 25.32
June
£ 40.59
July
£ 30.42
August
£ 19.12
September
£ 21.79
October
£ 12.67
November
£ 14.56
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Malaga is January with prices starting at £ 9.63 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 40.59. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 20. 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 10 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in February keep them for an average of 8.
Average Hire Length in Malaga
9
January
8
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
9
June
10
July
9
August
9
September
8
October
8
November
9
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Malaga?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Malaga is April, and the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Malaga by pick-up date relative to the average
63%
January
71%
February
91%
March
136%
April
128%
May
128%
June
129%
July
136%
August
108%
September
91%
October
50%
November
71%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 4
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Delpaso, Record-go, Nizacars Rent A Car, Goldcar, Click&Rent
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 2 per day
Cheapest supplier Delpaso

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 Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Delpaso Nissan Juke 5 2 Large cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500X 5 3 Medium cars
Delpaso Toyota Aygo 3 2 Small cars
Record-go Seat Arona 5 2 SUVs
Delpaso Fiat 500L 5 1 Medium cars
Goldcar Volkswagen Polo 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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
12 May 2023
We visit a lot, so we have many favourite haunts; BioParc, Tipi Tapa Restaurant, Aroma Secret Garden Restaurant, Zia Lola Restaurant. We love Fuengirola Markets (Tuesdays & Sundays), Fuengirola Beach. Mijas Pueblo village, shops, art gallery & cafes. Olivia’s in La Cala. The Boma, inland at Aleurin El Grande
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
28 April 2023
Enjoyed travelling up through mountains on old road to Granada
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
11 April 2023
Go every few months to discover new places
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
6 April 2023
all good
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
27 March 2023
Visiting Salobrena and the surrounding area.
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
8 January 2023
It was easier to drive than I had expected, possibly be because traffic was low given that we went in Dec instead of peak season.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
29 October 2022
Shared Villa with extended family in Nerja. Very enjoyable
United Kingdom
VW Transporter
29 August 2022
Family trip
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
28 August 2022
Good people,good beaches,good roads and places to visit and good weather.
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
12 June 2022
We stayed in Mijas in the mountains it was beautiful. The scenery and peaceful location was fantastic would definitely return.
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
12 May 2022
Good value. Good staff
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
6 May 2022
Lovely Estepona old town with plenty of eating places within reach of town and beaches.
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.
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.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
22 March 2022
Cadiz was lovely.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
16 March 2022
I visited my house in Montefrio
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
16 March 2022
Beautiful areas, and cheap , friendly people ,, all that I need
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
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
28 February 2022
Visited Nerja which is a beautiful town.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
24 February 2022
Granada is lovely. Worth going to the Sierra de Tejada as well for walking.
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
11 January 2022
Setenil de las Bodegas was an amazing place - definitely a place to visit as a day trip
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
5 January 2022
Caminito del rey is well worth a visit. As is a drive though the mountains de malaga.
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.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
11 August 2021
Book early
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
26 May 2021
Overall experience was excellent
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
9 April 2021
Don't take the cover offered online and sort this out when you collect the car.
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Centauro
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
225
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£ 6.87
Lowest daily price
£ 2.36
Total cars available
1013

Top 29 Hire Companies in Malaga in 2023

Centauro
Centauro
Remarkable 9.3 / 282 reviews
2 locations
£ 7 - £ 22
SOLO
SOLO
Remarkable 9.2 / 44 reviews
1 location
£ 30 - £ 87
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.2 / 54 reviews
3 locations
£ 22 - £ 70
Europcar
Europcar
Remarkable 9.1 / 30 reviews
3 locations
£ 17 - £ 95
Wiber
Wiber
Remarkable 9.1 / 147 reviews
1 location
£ 6 - £ 28
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9 / 122 reviews
2 locations
£ 17 - £ 153
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.8 / 175 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 11
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7 / 26 reviews
2 locations
£ 14 - £ 67
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
£ 17 - £ 24
National
National
Outstanding 8.7 / 8 reviews
2 locations
£ 19 - £ 167
Drivalia
Drivalia
Outstanding 8.7 / 39 reviews
2 locations
£ 5 - £ 39
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.6 / 6 reviews
2 locations
£ 22 - £ 118
Record-go
Record-go
Outstanding 8.6 / 1264 reviews
2 locations
£ 4 - £ 41
Delpaso
Delpaso
Outstanding 8.6 / 2441 reviews
1 location
£ 2 - £ 118
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Outstanding 8.6 / 7 reviews
3 locations
£ 41 - £ 83
KeynGo
KeynGo
Outstanding 8.5 / 25 reviews
1 location
£ 19 - £ 21
Click&Rent
Click&Rent
Outstanding 8.5 / 443 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 76
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.5 / 58 reviews
3 locations
£ 19 - £ 89
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.5 / 20 reviews
2 locations
£ 18 - £ 121
Nizacars Rent A Car
Nizacars Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.5 / 580 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 78
Everycar
Everycar
Outstanding 8.5 / 25 reviews
1 location
£ 21 - £ 165
Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
Flexways
Flexways
Outstanding 8.3
2 locations
£ 32 - £ 45
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Outstanding 8.3 / 466 reviews
1 location
£ 5 - £ 130
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Outstanding 8.2
1 location
£ 47 - £ 133
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.1 / 13 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 20
Goldcar
Goldcar
Outstanding 8 / 536 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 6
Dollar
Dollar
Great 7.9 / 12 reviews
1 location
£ 16 - £ 22
Interrent
Interrent
Great 7.6 / 209 reviews
1 location

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