Malaga Car Hire Guide
Booking car hire in Malaga is easy and surprisingly cheap. Being one of Spains most popular tourist destinations Malaga car hire companies are competitively priced, which is good news for all us tourists. With over 30 car companies at the airport alone you can be sure to find the right kind of vehicle for your trip. Our suppliers offer a wide choice of vehicle types, from sporty convertibles to large 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 seater people carriers. If visiting in the height of summer and unaccustomed to the heat be sure to get air conditioning which comes as standard when purchasing your Malaga car rental.
You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to Malaga car hire, about the only thing you can't get with your car is snow tyres. Sat nav, baby /child seats, snow chains, unlimited mileage, free additional drivers, all inclusive insurance with no excess waivers, are offered by the majority of car hire companies on the Costa Del Sol. Some of the companies compared by us include Hertz, autobookers, auto europe, holiday autos, carhire 3000, budget, argus carhire, netflights, opodo, 121, arugia crown, sixt, car del mar, expedia, and economy car hire.
And remember if travelling from the UK, in Spain they drive on the 'wrong' side of the road, which isn't as scary as it sounds. In fact it's really easy. Simple tip to driving on the right side of the road is 'the passenger side should be nearest the curb'. Another important tip is if the traffic is coming towards you on the same side of the road then its YOU who is on the wrong side or you've met another British tourist.
Cheapest location for car hire in Malaga Spain is Malaga Airport where you can book 4x4, performance, luxury, or just low cost standard cars. All perfect for taking in the sights of Andalucia such as Nerja caves, the Alhambra Palace at Granada, Cordoba or taking a trip into Gibraltar or Portugal(check this is possible when booking, most but not all car hire companies in Malaga allow border crossings into Portugal and Gibraltar) Or you could just stick a little nearer to the coast and visit the holiday resorts of Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas Costa, Marbella and Puerto Banus.
Malaga is located in the southern part of Spain on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, known as Costa del Sol. The perfect weather in Malaga together with the many beautiful beaches in the area make the province one of the most popular holiday spots in Europe.
The climate aside, this is a fascinating area with a rich and unique history and the town has a great variety of restaurants, bars and bodegas, which are normally are busy throughout the week.
The town’s most famous son is the painter Pablo Picasso and the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Public Foundation is located in the house were the painter was born in 1895. The museum contains drawings and other works and material about the artist's life and work.
For those interested in architectural history, the Cathedral was built on the top of a former Mosque, which was destroyed when the Moors lost the town. In the Cathedral museum you can find religious paintings, sculptures and manuscripts.
The Dioxesal Museum is situated just next to the Cathedral and is dedicated exclusively to religious art.
La Alcazaba is a military fortress build by the Moors in the 11th century on the remains of a Romans fortress. The fortress lies on a hill top with an amazing view back over the town and the sea.
The Roman Theatre, first discovered in the 1950s, is located just below La Alcazaba. It hasn't been used since the 3rd century and is another sight not to be missed.
