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Popular rental locations in Malaga

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Malaga

Car rental offers in Malaga

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Malaga.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Malaga

Below are the car rental companies in Malaga with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Sixt

    9.3 (3316)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Hertz

    9.3 (6852)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    9 (3331)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.6 (1921)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Budget

    8.6 (9604)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Wiber Rent a Car

    8.4 (468)
    From £ 7 / day
  • CarGest

    8.4 (6)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Centauro

    8.3 (4936)
    From £ 7 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • Nizacars

    8.1 (411)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    7.9 (103)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.7 (4314)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.7 (5438)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Alamo

    7.5 (8619)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Avis

    7.4 (5940)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Record Go

    7.3 (1558)
    From £ 6 / day
  • OK Mobility

    7.2 (211)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Europcar

    7.1 (8061)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Drivalia

    7.1 (535)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Clickrent

    7 (646)
    From £ 8 / day
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Rhodium Car Rental

    6.8 (163)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    6.8 (5469)
    From £ 6 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    6.4 (3811)
    From £ 8 / day
  • InterRent

    6.3 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Everycar

    6.2 (10)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Autos Aguirre

    No reviews
    From £ 17 / day
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7 (471)
    No rates available
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (542)
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • offUgo

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Malaga?

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Malaga), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Malaga), January is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Malaga), January is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Malaga), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Malaga), January is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Malaga), May is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Malaga), November is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Malaga - When is the most affordable time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Malaga), March is the most affordable time to rent a van with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a van, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Malaga

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Malaga

Available locations in Malaga

Malaga Station
Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, 260
Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, 262
Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, km 2
Av. de Velázquez, 25
Av. General Duque de Aveiro, 4
Av. las Americas, s/n
C. la Orotava, 33
C. Marea Baja, 11
Pl. Conde de Guadalhorce S/N

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Malaga Guide

Car Hire

Malaga is one of the larger cities of the famous Costa del Sol on the southern coast of Spain. This region on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea is blessed with year-round sunshine, hence its name the ‘Sun Coast’. The city has a history dating back 2,800 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe, and it is now the sixth-largest city in Spain. Exploring the region is easy thanks to the major trunk routes that head east and west along the coast and north from Malaga to the rest of cultural Andalusia and elsewhere in Spain.

Who to Book With
Malaga is used to receiving a high influx of tourists, which has resulted in an abundance of places to hire cars. Most depots are clustered at the international airport. Because of a good supply that meets the high demand, car rental in Malaga is extremely competitive. To secure the best deal, it is recommended that you book online in advance.

Best Time to Go
The biggest influx of tourists in Malaga comes during the summer months when the hot weather attracts visitors from all over Europe to the Costa del Sol. School holidays are always busiest, so to benefit from the good weather but avoid the crowds you could visit during the shoulder season months of May or September.

Need to Know Essentials
To pick up your rental car, you must provide the following documents:

- A valid EU driving licence or an International Driving Permit
- A secondary photo ID, such as your passport
- The credit card used when you made the booking
- Confirmation of your booking, such as a reference number

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Driving around central Malaga is fairly straightforward if you use the major roads, although navigating the winding side streets is not recommended. For parking, you are best heading to one of the multi-storey car parks close to the retail and entertainment areas. Three useful car parks to aim for are on Avenida de Andalucia, Plaza de Alcazaba and Plaza de la Marina. Rates vary although with around 500 spaces in each lot, you are bound to find a spot.

Getting out of Malaga is easy since it is at the ‘T’ of major motorways. The A7/E15 basically follows the entire coast of east and south Spain, so from Malaga you can take it to other Costa del Sol destinations or follow it all the way to Barcelona or beyond. To head due north, take the A45 to Cordoba. This road also connects with the A92 motorway, which is a secondary east-west route for the region. Take this road for other Andalusian cities such as Granada and Seville.

See our guide to Spain for more information on driving here.

Transport

Malaga is a large city and has some useful public transport options. An underground metro system is currently under construction, but for now visitors can use the well-developed bus network. Taxis are a possibility, but relatively expensive. The overground regional rail network is useful for travel east and west to other destinations on the Costa del Sol, or to travel north, deeper into Spain, enquire about the national RENFE services.

Trains
Malaga’s metro system is under construction and due for completion in 2013. The rail service currently operating in the city is the overground Cercanias system. It has two lines with a total of 24 stations and connects the towns of Torremolinos and Fuengirola with the city centre. Malaga is also the terminus of a high-speed AVE service operated by national rail provider RENFE which connects passengers with Madrid in under three hours.

Taxis
There are plenty of metered taxis operating in Malaga, although in the busy summer months, they can seem few and far between as the supply does not meet the demand. Taxis are fairly pricey compared to other forms of transport so you may wish to catch a bus, drive or use the rail service to save money.

Buses
There are two types of buses in Malaga: urban buses managed by EMT and regional buses operated by CTMAM. The bus station is located just outside of the city centre. To ride in, you can catch the number 4 bus, although it is possible to walk to the centre in about 20 minutes. City wide ticketing information is provided by the City Transit Authority. For the most versatile ticket, you should buy the Billete Unico, which allows you to travel on all buses and some urban rail routes.

Exploring

Malaga is situated in a great position for exploring other parts of the culturally enticing region of Andalusia. It is easy to get to other places on the Costa del Sol, such as Marbella, or you can jump onto the northbound express road to visit inland attractions such as those at Granada.

Recommended Drives

Marbella - Another true gem of the Costa del Sol, located just 45 minutes west of Malaga. Take the A7 tollway. After visiting the city, you can then loop round via Coin, taking in the Andalusian countryside and passing by the impressive nature spot of the Sierra de las Nieves.

Granada - This offers the significant historic architecture of the Alhambra, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and can be reached by driving northwest of Malaga for 1 hour, 30 minutes. Take the A45 north then connect with the A92 east. On the way back, you can go via Nerja on the coastal road, passing by the Sierras de Tejeda protected area to make for a full day out.

Cuevas del Becerro - A must see destination, so you can sample some of the true charm of the Andalusian countryside. Head to the village for its caves, its historic relics of Roman stoves and the ‘birth’ fountain. It’s a visually impressive and intriguing day out. Take the A357 west out of town for about an hour and marvel at the scenery of the countryside along the way.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Wiber Rent a Car
  • CarGest
  • Centauro
  • National Car Rental
  • Nizacars
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Thrifty
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Record Go
  • OK Mobility
  • Europcar
  • Drivalia
  • Clickrent
  • Flizzr
  • Rhodium Car Rental
  • Goldcar
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • InterRent
  • Everycar
  • Autos Aguirre
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • McRent
  • offUgo
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