Car hires in Bilbao, Basque Country

Every car hire company in Bilbao has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in Bilbao include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Record Go, and Alamo, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

Most people will hire an Economy car when travelling to Bilbao during the month of April. Good fuel efficiency and an ability to handle wet road conditions make the Economy car a go-to choice when precipitation averages 90 mm and temperatures hover around 15 °C. Hiring a Economy in Bilbao will cost you $26/day on average.

When you hire a car in Bilbao, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Bilbao are 100 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Bilbao.

Alamo has the Seat Arona (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Bilbao. You can expect to hire the Seat Arona in Bilbao from Alamo for $94/day on average.Alamo also has the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and other SUV car hires available in Bilbao if you’re unable to secure a Seat Arona hire.

Those looking for a hire car in Bilbao during the month of March should expect temperatures to be around 11 °C and should expect around 94 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Travellers looking to leave from Bilbao on a road trip around Basque Country or the surrounding areas during the month of March should expect temperatures around 9 °C and about 77.5 mm of possible rain through the month.

Prices for cars in Bilbao are updated daily.

As of March 2025, there are 74 operators available to choose from for cars in Bilbao.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Bilbao. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Bilbao, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.