If you want to see everything during your holiday on the Costa del Sol, car rental from Malaga airport is ideal. With the freedom of a rental car, you can go wherever you want. Straight to the beach? Get behind the wheel, turn on your air conditioning and drive along the coast to find the perfect beach. Prefer to go out and soak up some culture? Then visit the mountain village of Mijas and experience a unique piece of Spain. Whatever your plans, with a rental car from Sunny Cars you will always be safe.
Thanks to Sunny Cars' all-inclusive car rental service, you can tour around Spain with peace of mind. It includes all the insurance you need, from good theft insurance and windows-tires-undercarriage-roof damage cover to comprehensive third-party insurance. Accidentally hit a bollard while parking? No worries, we also refund the excess. Moreover, you always rent mileage free, so you can drive as far as you want with the included unlimited mileage. So you'll hit the road in Spain to discover the most beautiful places without a care in the world.
There is a big choice when you rent a car at Malaga airport. We cooperate with no less than ten suppliers of car rental at Malaga airport.
There are three ways to pick up your rental car at Malaga airport:
You will find the name of the local car hire company and the pick-up instructions simply on the voucher. On site, all you have to do is hand it over, fill in the rental contract and sign it. And then... off to your rental car to start exploring Malaga and its surroundings!
Arranging an all-inclusive car rental at Malaga airport is easy with Sunny Cars. But did you know you can customise your car rental even more with our services?
Malaga airport is the most popular destination for car rental from Sunny Cars. Want to make sure you can pick up your rental car in no time? Then choose our Fastlane service. With the Fastlane service, you can skip the queue at the rental office to get to your car extra quickly. Just read the contract, sign it and you can take delivery of the keys. So you save precious hours of your holiday and hit the Spanish roads extra fast. Well done!
Signposts in Spain
In Spain, you will find signposts mainly in Spanish. In tourist areas, you may also come across signposts with English translations.
Busy days on the roads around Malaga
The roads are busiest during the summer months, especially in July and August. Traffic can also increase during national holidays and weekends, especially towards coastal areas and during Semana Santa.
Toll roads around Malaga
Bear in mind that there are toll roads in Spain, including Malaga. You can pay tolls in cash or by credit card. During high season, roads can get busy, so for long distances a toll road is often quicker.
Refuelling in Spain
When filling up in Spain, note that gasolina means petrol and diesel simply diesel. A petrol station is called a 'estación de servicio'. Petrol stations are self-service and it is customary to pay at the cash register or at the vending machine after refuelling.
Environmental zones in Spain
When car rental in Spain, it is important to know that some Spanish cities have environmental zones, for example in Madrid. They are marked with the text Area de prioridad residencial and are only accessible to permit holders.
Destinations around Malaga Airport
All destinations in Spain
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Definitely! Although a credit card is usually required, you can rent a car at Malaga airport without a credit card. There are two ways to rent a car: with cash deposit, or with the No Deposit service where we guarantee the deposit. Read more about booking a rental car without a credit card here.
The minimum age to drive a rental car in Malaga is usually 25 years, but this can vary by location and even by category. Read the rental conditions of the rental car you want to rent to see what the minimum age is. It is often possible to lower the minimum age, which you can do by choosing a rental car with our Young Driver Service. This lowers the minimum age from 25 to 21.Top of Form
The cost of car rental in Spain can vary a lot. It depends on the supply and demand during the desired rental period. For the most accurate price information, we recommend you to enter the rental period and destination on our website. That way, you can discover what the all-in rental price is for your car hire in (country).
You can! Sunny Cars allows you to cross the border with your rental car by requesting a cross border option when booking. This allows you to cross the border hassle-free, so you can really make the most of your holiday and discover all the most beautiful places.
A second driver is not included as standard in our all-inclusive car hire package. You can add a second driver to your car hire by:
Facts about car rental at Malaga airport
Malaga airport is one of the busiest airports in Spain, with millions of travellers passing through its terminals every year. This airport has 3 terminals, where you can easily arrange a rental car to start your adventure in Andalusia. Car rental from Malaga airport is ideal to explore the scenic coastline, historic cities and beautiful mountainous landscapes in the area.
Malaga airport is only 8 km away from the centre of Malaga. You can reach the city quickly via the MA-20 and N-340 roads. The drive takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic. On the way, you'll pass beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Malaga itself, with its rich culture and lively atmosphere.
From Malaga airport, you can easily drive to other major cities in Andalusia. Seville is about 200 km away and can be reached via the A-45 and A-92 motorways. The drive takes about 2.5 hours and you drive through the beautiful Andalusian countryside. Granada is about 130 km away and can be reached via the A-92, a drive of about 1.5 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The roads in Spain are of good quality. You will encounter two types of highways while driving around: Autopistas (AP, E + road number) where you usually have to pay toll and Autovías (A + road number), these roads are toll-free.
When renting a car from Malaga airport, it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the rental car category. For short trips, the Small or Economy category is fine, but if you need to drive a lot, you should choose a Compact category rental car. Are you planning to drive a mountain route with your rental car? Then it is best to book a car from the Comfort category or higher, because of the higher engine power.
Do you want to visit Gibraltar? Then park your rental car before crossing the border. That way you won't have to apply for cross border and you'll also get through border control faster.
24/7 emergency number
Everything arranged and paid for in advance. You can therefore rent a car carefree! If something still goes wrong or you have an urgent question, please contact our Dutch emergency number so that we can quickly help you on your way again.
Additional third-party liability
It goes without saying that liability insurance is included when you rent a car. However, we go the extra mile with our standard (extra) liability cover of at least €10 million. We like to play it safe so that you can enjoy a carefree holiday!
Fair fuel policy
You always rent a car with us under the fuel policy full-full. This means you return the rental car with the same level of petrol it had at the handover. You therefore do not pay an expensive fuel surcharge and know exactly where you stand.
Refund of excess
If you rent a car from Sunny Cars, you do not have to pay the excess. In the case of damage to the rental car, you pay the excess up front and on site, for us to then return the sum into your bank account soonest.
Unlimited Mileage
During a holiday, doesn´t everyone want to rent a car without worries and enjoy the destination in the best possible way? That’s why we offer you unlimited mileage, so that you can explore the most beautiful spots.
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Broken window, flat tire, knock, dent or scratch? No problem, renting an all-in car from Sunny Cars is truly all-in! The coverage for damage to glass, tires, undercarriage (including oil sump and clutch) and roof is also included as standard.
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