Marbella car rentals from $22/day

A compact economy car is ideal for trips to and from the beach and picking your way through the narrow streets of Marbella’s old town. If you plan on exploring the surrounding area, an SUV might be better suited for comfort and stability on rocky hillside roads. Of course, a convertible offers a cool breeze and lets you fit right in with the Marbella crowd.

In the centre of town, you’ll be expected to drive no more than 50 km/h (30mph). This limit increases to 90km/h (55mph) on single carriageways and 120km/h (75mph) on dual carriageways and motorways. Although there tends to be fewer speed cameras in the region than you’d ordinarily find in the UK, they are strategically placed, so keep an eye on signs even in rural areas.

Finding a parking spot in Marbella can be complicated, especially during the summer season. The city centre and Porto Banús do have a number of parking garages that are more likely to have spaces than on the street or near the beach. Prices range from €1.80 (£1.60) to €3.35 (£2.95) per hour. Fuerte Marbella and the Avenida del Mar car parks are great spots close to all Marbella’s places of interest, however, you will pay towards the higher end for the convenient location, which generally works out between €16-€18 (£14-£15.80) per day.

On average a rental car in Marbella costs $32 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 Marbella found in the last 2 weeks is $12.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Malaga airport include Delpaso, CLICK RENT, Record Go, Wiber, NIZACARS, Solo Rent a Car, Hertz, Thrifty, DRIVALIA and Wheego.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Malaga airport to off-airport locations include Delpaso, Record Go, NIZACARS, Solo Rent a Car, Hertz, Thrifty, Goldcar Rental SP, Europcar, and Centauro.

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

A Luxury car rental in Marbella costs $157 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Marbella costs $158 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Marbella costs $122 per day, on average.

In Marbella, cars are most frequently rented at Delpaso Malaga Airport (25 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Marbella.

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 Marbella so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

In order to secure cheap car rentals in Marbella, you must be at least 21 years old and you must show a valid driver's license from the United States. You also need to have a credit card in your own name and an International Driving Permit (IDP). Before you travel, you can obtain an IDP at AAA, for example, for around $15. When you arrive to collect your vehicle in Marbella, you should also have a printed copy of your reservation confirmation.

Because both Spain and Portugal are part of the European Union, you can drive between the two countries. However, you must have permission from the car rental agency. If you plan to cross the border, make sure you tell the car rental agency at the time you make your reservation or at least by the time you pick up your rental vehicle. Cheap car rentals in Marbella will have to arrange the insurance paperwork that will allow you to be covered when you drive into a different country. This will almost surely add to the cost of your rental.