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Malaga Airport car hire

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Car hire near Malaga Airport

Consider travelling into Málaga to pick up your car - we found car hire deals from pick-up points in Málaga from SAR 35.

The most popular car rental companies in Malaga Airport

Malaga Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceSAR 348
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Cheapest price foundSAR 35
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Providers at Malaga Airport50
Most popular providerDelPaso
Best time to book1 week before

Choose from the best car hire companies near Malaga Airport

Centauro
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 158per day
Keddy By Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
WIBER
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Autos Aguirre
Airport terminal
Meet and greet
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 534per day
Centauro
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 158per day
Keddy By Europcar
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
WIBER
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Airport terminal
Free shuttle bus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Autos Aguirre
Airport terminal
Meet and greet
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
SAR 534per day

Driving in Málaga: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need a valid licence and possibly an IDP.
To rent a car in Malaga, you’ll need a valid licence held for at least a year. If it’s not in English or Spanish, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended. Most hire companies also ask for a passport and credit card.
Navigating city driving
Navigating Malaga’s centre can be tricky.
Malaga’s old town is full of tight roads, one-way systems, and pedestrianised areas. Use Google Maps or Waze to avoid restricted zones and live traffic hotspots.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Toll roads like the AP-7 require payment.
There are no emissions zones in Malaga, but tolls apply on the AP-7 highway. Tolls can be paid by cash or card. Check your car hire agreement for toll pass options.
Parking your car in Málaga
Parking in Malaga is limited and regulated.
Parking in Malaga’s city centre is often restricted to residents or requires payment. Look for multi-storey car parks or hotel parking. Avoid yellow and blue zones without a permit.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find; EV charging is growing.
Petrol stations are common in Malaga. For electric vehicles, use PlugShare to locate EV charging stations. Most chargers are in public car parks or shopping centres.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is busy in some areas, especially near the centre.
Expect roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and occasional congestion during peak hours. Speed limits are enforced, particularly in urban zones where cameras are in use. Take your time in older areas with narrower streets.
Find Malaga Airport car hire deals

How to get the best car hire deal in Malaga Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Malaga Airport. 

Check out car hire in Málaga

If you can't find what you're looking for at Malaga Airport, there could be more car hire options in Málaga and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Malaga Airport into Málaga could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Malaga Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Malaga Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Malaga Airport is November.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Malaga Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Malaga Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Malaga Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Malaga Airport: FAQs

On average, car hire from Malaga Airport is around SAR 348 per day.
No. It's a little higher than Spain's average daily car rental price, which is around SAR 131.
There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at Malaga Airport - including Routes Car Rentals, Localrent, National, Avis, Fox - Rent A Car, Enterprise, Alamo, Sixt, and Keddy By Europcar.
Yes – you'll find the DelPaso pick-up point a short shuttle bus ride away from Malaga Airport's terminal.
Yes – you can pick up Goldcar hire cars from Malaga Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you can pick up Wheego hire cars from Malaga Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Currently, the lowest price for car hire at Malaga Airport we found is SAR 35. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from SAR 36. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to Malaga Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from Malaga Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Malaga Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
The most popular according to travellers is Centauro, with a 4.8 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently DelPaso.
Currently, it looks like DelPaso has the cheapest car hire deal in Malaga Airport – for SAR 68 per day. Wheego also has car hire deals from SAR 90 per day.
Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from Malaga Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Malaga Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
Yes, van hire is available at Malaga Airport from SAR 270 per day.
When you rent a car near Malaga Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can book car hire at Malaga Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
The documents you need to rent a car at Malaga Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.
Finding the best car hire deal at Malaga Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

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