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4.7 stars from 144,463 reviews in Spain.
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Our 31 SIXT Spain airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
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Unleash your wanderlust with our Spain rentals.

Places to start your journey in Spain

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Palma de Mallorca
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SIXT Car hire in Spain

From the stunning Spanish coastline to historic cities, you can enhance your holiday with a car hire in Spain. With a wide range of premium vehicles in our fleet, from convertibles to 4x4s, you can explore Spain easily with SIXT.

Choose from a range of SIXT branches across the country, including popular locations such as Madrid Atocha Train Station. You can also conveniently pick up your rental at major airports like Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, and Barcelona. With a stress-free and trustworthy approach, as well as English-speaking branch agents, getting a car rental in Spain has never been easier.

Driving tips for Spain

Your adventure in Spain starts from the moment you put your foot on the pedal of your hire car. To ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, keep the following in mind:

  • Take care of the cyclists: You will almost certainly encounter cyclists in Spain. When you do while in your car hire, make sure that your maximum speed when you overtake a cyclist is 12 mph (20 km/h) regardless of the speed limit.
  • Speed limits: You must adhere to the speed limits when driving your car hire in Spain. In urban dwellings this is 31 mph (50 km/h), in rural areas it’s 56 mph (90 km/h), whilst on highways the top speed is 75 mph (120 km/h).
  • Crossing borders: SIXT allows you to drive your vehicle to nearby countries, such as Portugal or France. You will be required to pay an additional fee for this.
  • The temperature: During the summer months, Spain can get very hot, so it’s important you have water in the car throughout your journey. Of course, make sure to select a car rental with air conditioning.

Best places to visit in Spain

Rent a car in Spain and explore iconic attractions in this diverse country:

  • Alhambra: Combine your love of history and architecture at the famous Alhambra in Granada, a palace that dates back to the 13th Century. Parking is available on-site, so It’s a great location to drive to.
  • Catalonia: Apart from being a great road trip opportunity, Catalonia boasts beautiful cities, beaches, and landscapes. Don’t take a wrong turn and include a sat nav when you book.
  • Explore the Basque Country: From Donostia-San Sebastian to Bilbao, which are about 1 hour apart by car, you can explore two fascinating cities that ooze culture. From the unique pintxos in restaurants, to the Basque language, this part of Spain does things differently.

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*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Spain. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Spain

How long do you have to be driving to hire a car?

You only need to have held your driving licence for a day to hire a car in Spain. For certain car categories, there are restrictions on how long you have to have held your licence for, which will become clear during the booking process.

How long can I use my UK licence in Spain?

Your UK licence will be valid for 6 months after arriving in Spain. So if you are just travelling to Spain on holiday, you will be fine with your UK licence. If you plan to stay in Spain longer than 6 months then you will need to exchange your licence for a Spanish one.

What payment methods are accepted for my car hire?

You can use any major credit or debit card to hire a car with us in Spain, including American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa. The card must be issued in the name of the driver and must be present when you pick up your hire car.

To hire a car in Spain you'll need either a full UK driving licence or an EU (or Swiss) licence. Non-EU licences are also accepted in Spain as long as you:

  • Don't have a visa in your passport, or
  • You have a visa and have not been in Europe for longer than 6 months

You will also have to present a passport or identity card when picking up your hire vehicle.

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