Car Hire in Malaga
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Malaga Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£12.82
per day
Malaga Airport
Economy
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£14.78
per day
Malaga Airport
Compact
Opel Mokka
or comparable
£16.76
per day
Malaga Airport
Economy Elite
Audi A1
or comparable
£21.49
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Malaga Railway Station
Intermediate Crossover
Ford Kuga
or comparable
£28.13
per day
Malaga Railway Station
Standard Crossover
Peugeot 3008
or comparable
£31.58
per day
Malaga Railway Station
Compact Elite
Audi A3
or comparable
£47.77
per day
Malaga Airport
Full-size Van
Seat Alhambra
or comparable
£61.85
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:45 on 06/10/2024. 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
Dialing code
+34
Average car hire price
£29 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.33 per litre or £5.05 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.26 per litre or £4.76 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.40 per litre or £5.30 per gallon
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 £6.42 per day
- From Malaga to Madrid - 275 offers from £7.02 per day
- From Malaga to Barcelona - 441 offers from £7.02 per day
- From Malaga to Alicante - 126 offers from £7.02 per day
- From Malaga to Valencia - 347 offers from £7.02 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 sights 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 £25 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £22 per day
- Large cars - starting at £22 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £14 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £26 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £78 per day
- Small cars - starting at £13 per day
- SUVs - starting at £16 per day
Money-saving and other 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.
Top 20 cities near Malaga
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Top 16 locations near Malaga
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Malaga the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Malaga fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Malaga
The best month to hire a car in Malaga is January (when the average price is £9.08 per day). This is 40% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £19.49).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Malaga?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Malaga
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Malaga?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Malaga is July, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Malaga by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Delpaso, Goldcar, Record-go, Centauro, Wiber |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Centauro |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delpaso | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Delpaso | Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Delpaso | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Delpaso | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Delpaso | Fiat 500 | 3 | 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 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.
SH
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
23/08/2024
Would recommend Biopark, and both Aqua parks, there is some lovely restaurants, and Gibralter is a must
WM
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
21/08/2024
Estepona and San Pedro are great all round!
RM
Lithuania
Citroen C3
19/08/2024
Amazing visit of so many places, cities and areas. Great trip. (Just Spanish people too emotional, yet :) )
PM
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
11/08/2024
Had a great time exploring region of Andalusia.
IC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
02/08/2024
Iznájar was my favourite spot, a truly beautiful place and great to get down to the lake to paddle board and kayak. Lots of lovely towns nearby to go for drinks and tapas too.
BD
Netherlands
Nissan Juke
30/07/2024
Mooie omgeving en genoeg te beleven.
DM
Spain
Ford Ka
30/07/2024
Hermoso poder visitar Frigiliana, el balcón de Europa y Nerja.
TB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
08/07/2024
Lovely trip to Marbella, Estapona and Porta Banus.
PK
United Kingdom
VW Polo
24/06/2024
Made 1k km around Andalucia. Will come back to see more. Will rent a car of malco again
AC
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
19/05/2024
First time to Mijas. Excellent.
JE
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
01/05/2024
We have two convertibles in Northern Ireland. It was a great experience to drive through bucolic countryside with the roof down - in sunshine.
KS
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
28/04/2024
Exploring Andalusia
JP
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
28/04/2024
Great people at Centauro, Great new car
WW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
16/04/2024
Trips to Granada, Seville, Ronda and back to Malaga
CT
United Kingdom
Skoda Karoq
24/03/2024
Driving up to the mountain town of Mijas
BO
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
21/03/2024
All experience good
MC
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
06/03/2024
We visited towns & villages.
YA
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
04/03/2024
Touristic, visiting the Malaga islamic center as one of my design project, visiting Alhambra palace & enjoy Andalus Hammam
ND
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
27/02/2024
Great time in marbella as always.travel th ere 4or 5 times a year on holiday.always use discover cars and delpaso.
DC
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
24/02/2024
Visited old town marbella enjoyed a beach restaurant, we drove around to shops and bars found a place to rent a boat from boats to go had a lovely time, wouldn't have been the same without a car which was amazing on fuel too.
DQ
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
24/02/2024
Sports and sightseeing
AP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
11/02/2024
We were attending a wedding anniversary celebration in Marbella. Car hire is essential for exploring this fascinating corner of Andalucia, whether that includes beaches, castles, cathedrals or mountains.
RS
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
08/02/2024
Drove from Malaga to Cadiz via the coast, From Tarifa to Cadiz simply beautiful, stayed in Cadiz….a wonderful city a day out to Jerez also lovely and further adventures down the coast . Lovely places lovely people ❤️
SC
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
05/02/2024
We love Spain and the weather for January was perfect, got to some of our favourite places, the flexibility of having the car made such a difference
BW
United Kingdom
Ford Puma
27/12/2023
We were in Mjas pueblo up a mountain so having a car was ideal. We drove around visiting different beautiful places including driving to marabella and surrounding areas. We found gems to visit on google and tried many different restaurants as well as placed we stumbled upon. Most of our pictures are on goggle review
TP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
22/12/2023
A wonderful time in Spain
RJ
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
29/10/2023
Went to own holiday home so didn’t do any sightseeing & ate out at local restaurants in Fuengirola
AV
United Kingdom
Kia Sportage
21/10/2023
Golf trip great fun. Good day I’m Malaga for Tapas & Craft Beer. Nice day on beach for our final day.
Golf: Santa Maria & Calanova.
Food: El Pimpi Malaga
PT
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
19/10/2023
Visit to Rhonda old time and marbella old town recommended although can get busy go early avoid the rush
LT
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
18/10/2023
just used the car to run around various locations, as we are not poolside or beach dwellers, we like to see different towns and resorts.
BE
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
16/10/2023
Visiting different places & eating good food
DS
United Kingdom
Mini One Cabrio
23/09/2023
Benalmadena. Good food, beaches and people.
NF
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
19/09/2023
Roads good but some parking expensive
AT
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
05/09/2023
Hire Car provided a great way of transferring to our resort. A lovely holiday was had. Thank you.
JQ
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
29/08/2023
We visited Seville, San Fernando/Cadiz, the alpujarra and Granada. Because there essentially ancient cities for cars parking can be a little difficult, but it’s worth the perseverance for the benefits that having a car to move easily between each location.
SR
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
10/08/2023
Location of Villa. Within driving distance to many attractions.
FP
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
03/08/2023
Great holiday. Right up our street.
JM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
18/07/2023
Great time. Spent with family.
JA
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
15/07/2023
Malaga for 3 nights, Granada for a night and 13 nights in nerja, lot of nice restaurants and trips to the beach
SF
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
07/07/2023
Visiting my parents in Almunecar which is a jewel of a town.
SB
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
12/05/2023
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
MM
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
28/04/2023
Enjoyed travelling up through mountains on old road to Granada
MR
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
11/04/2023
Go every few months to discover new places
PR
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
06/04/2023
all good
MS
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
27/03/2023
Visiting Salobrena and the surrounding area.
SO
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27/01/2023
Enjoyable trip to Baza, Almeria, the Costa Tropical and Granada.
The natural hot springs at Banos de Zujar were were fantastic and we spent an hour swimming in the water with the outside temperature approximately 5 degrees Celsius.
NK
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
08/01/2023
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.
SM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
29/10/2022
Shared Villa with extended family in Nerja. Very enjoyable
TK
United Kingdom
VW Transporter
29/08/2022
Family trip
MG
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
28/08/2022
Good people,good beaches,good roads and places to visit and good weather.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SOLO
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Surprice
5.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
322
Total rental companies
31
Average daily price
£29.40
Lowest daily price
£12.82
Total cars available
1618
Top 31 suppliers in Malaga in 2024
SOLO
1 location
£32 - £48
Drivalia
1 location
£37 - £55
Malco Rent a Car
1 location
£35 - £65
SIXT
3 locations
£111 - £277
Europcar
3 locations
£38 - £131
Centauro
2 locations
£13 - £40
Alquicoche
3 locations
£37 - £551
Alamo
2 locations
£41 - £148
Avis
2 locations
£77 - £245
Budget
3 locations
£24 - £246
Hertz
2 locations
£44 - £270
Wiber
1 location
£29 - £43
Keddy
2 locations
£38 - £84
Key'n Go
1 location
£32 - £37
Flizzr
2 locations
£100 - £145
Enterprise
3 locations
£37 - £128
National
2 locations
£55 - £126
WheeGo
1 location
£78 - £846
Record-go
2 locations
£20 - £56
Nizacars Rent A Car
1 location
£39 - £78
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£120 - £260
Ok Mobility
2 locations
£23 - £125
Dollar
3 locations
£50 - £111
Firefly
1 location
£16 - £84
Priceless
2 locations
Click&Rent
2 locations
£16 - £209
Thrifty
3 locations
£35 - £77
Flexways
2 locations
£84 - £166
Goldcar
1 location
£15 - £47
Delpaso
1 location
£15 - £134
Surprice
3 locations
£78 - £234
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