Bilbao car rentals from $13/day

Coupes, sedans, and compacts are the best options for drivers choosing what kind of car to rent for their time in Bilbao. The city’s historical streets and alleys can be on the smaller side at times, and in such occasions small vehicles will certainly have an easier time navigating. Larger cars may also have some difficulty finding streetside parking spaces big enough for them in the downtown core.

Three basic guidelines dictate the majority of speed limits on roads in Bilbao. Namely, 50 km/h (31 mph) on residential and town roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on larger roads in between cities, and 120 km/h (74 mph) on highways and motorways.

Drivers will find that parking spaces are amply available throughout Bilbao. In the downtown core the best parking options are often the parking garages and lots interspersed throughout the central business district. Outside of downtown, streetside parking should be easy to find and, at worst, you may have to park a block or two away from your destination.

On average a rental car in Bilbao costs $40 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Bilbao found in the last 2 weeks is $21.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Rentbycar ($13/day), DRIVALIA ($15/day) and Europcar ($18/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Rentbycar Orroño Kalea, 29-31 Parque Empresarial Astikene, 48160 Derio, Biscay 48180 (3 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Bilbao. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Bilbao is $6.73 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.

Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bilbao.

Car rental companies onsite at Bilbao airport include Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Rentbycar, DRIVALIA, Avis, Dollar, National and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bilbao airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, DRIVALIA, Avis, Sixt, Dollar, and Goldcar Rental SP.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Mini car rental in Bilbao costs $10 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Bilbao costs $20 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Bilbao costs $29 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Bilbao costs $281 per week ($40 per day).

On average a rental car in Bilbao costs $1,202 per month ($40 per day).

Most car rental providers in Bilbao offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Bilbao, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 32 car rental agencies in Bilbao.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Bilbao so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The coastal city of San Sebastián is about 1.5 hours east of Bilbao. Pamplona is famous for its annual Running of the Bulls festival. It's located about two hours south of Bilbao. The French resort town of Biarritz is known for its beautiful beaches, surfing, and luxurious spas and hotels. It's located about 2.5 hours north of Bilbao.

The BI-631 connects Bilbao with the coastal town of Bermeo. This road is known for its narrow lanes, sharp turns, and steep inclines, which can make driving challenging, especially during bad weather or heavy traffic.