San Sebastian car rentals

Top tips for renting a car in San Sebastian

• Visitors to San Sebastian are highly advised to rent a car during their time there so they can take full advantage of what the city and country as a whole have to offer. There are many wonderful sights and towns to visit all within a short drive of the city such as up the coast from San Sebastian at just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away. And even closer there is Hondarribia, at just 23 kilometers (14 miles) away.
• Travelers arriving at San Sebastian Airport will find that the rental car counters are located within the terminal’s Arrivals Hall. Simply follow the signs and you should have no trouble finding it.
• One thing to keep in mind when driving in San Sebastian, and throughout Spain, is that it is prohibited to talk on the phone when driving unless the phone is hands-free. Additionally, it is also illegal to text and drive, even if you are stopped at a traffic light. So play it safe and leave any phone operating to your passengers, especially when it comes to navigating.
• San Sebastian, while not featuring the most serious traffic during rush hour, does have a minor amount of congestion during the work week. In general, drivers can expect rush hour to start up at around 7:00 a.m. and to cool down by around 9:00 a.m., while in the afternoon it picks up at around 4:30 p.m. and finishes just around 7:00 p.m. Askatasunaren Hiribidea and Ategorrieta Hiribidea are two of the main roads that drivers will want to avoid during peak hours, as both often get quite congested.
• 25% of our users found rental cars in San Sebastian for $36 or less
• Book your rental car in San Sebastian at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
• Economy rental cars in San Sebastian are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average