Bilbao

Cheap Car Rentals in Bilbao

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Cheapflights insights for Bilbao car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bilbao, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bilbao?

To get the best deal on car hire in Bilbao, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 80, which is about 225% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Bilbao?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Bilbao is Europcar (rated 8.7/10). Thrifty (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bilbao?

Planning to hire a car in Bilbao? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 63 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 181. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 63

February

RM 63

March

RM 63

April

RM 143

May

RM 101

June

RM 122

July

RM 173

August

RM 181

September

RM 89

October

RM 72

November

RM 63

December

RM 110

What car do most people hire in Bilbao?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Bilbao. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Economy (Citroen C3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bilbao.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bilbao?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Bilbao at 7.

Top rental agencies in Bilbao

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Bilbao known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Bilbao. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Europcar

2 locations

Thrifty

3 locations

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Budget

7.8
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.8

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.9
Okay
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Centauro

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Bilbao, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bilbao for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Bilbao. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 3,943 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bilbao?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Bilbao check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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