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Cheap car hire in Basque Country
Top tips for hiring a car in Basque Country
- Travelers who want to rent a car in Basque Country should consider using the Bilbao Airport (BIO), which is highly rated for car rental. This airport features various vehicle rental firms where you may rent a car at reasonable pricing and with excellent maintenance. Car rental companies such as Hertz, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, and Budget can provide you with your car keys. These car rental agencies have offices on Level O of the main terminal, beside the parking park.
- Before embarking on your adventure, always inspect the condition of your rental car, particularly the brakes, wheels, and steering. This can limit the number of unexpected incidents that may occur while driving a rental car in Basque Country. Please avoid letting emotions take over when driving on Basque Country roads, including the Belle Epoque Route, Medieval Trade Route, Salt Route, and Wine Route. Many pedestrians and bicyclists cross these streets without first checking for incoming vehicles.
- The number of passengers and luggage you intend to transport inside the city will determine the sort of rental car that is most suitable for you. Consider using Economy if you are traveling alone with two bags. If you are traveling with five people and three pieces of luggage, an intermediate SUV is the best option to rent. If you are traveling with five persons and five pieces of luggage, you should select Luxury car rentals.
- You will have difficulty driving car rentals in Basque Country during major events or festival seasons, such as Tamborrada at the beginning of the year and San Fermin and Fetes de Bayonne in July of every year. These celebrations cause the closure of city center roads and significant traffic flow in the city, which may cause delays in your car rental destination. If you want to travel between 7 am and 10 am or 3 pm and 6 pm, expect difficulties and significant traffic delays because these are Basque Country's rush hours. When driving on Basque Country's local roads, be prepared for difficulties due to various potholes, which may cause delays to your destination.
- Book your rental car in Basque Country at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Basque Country are around 63% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Basque Country
What is the most popular car hire in Basque Country?
Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basque Country.
How can I find car hires near me in Basque Country?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Should I rent a car in Basque Country?
If you need to travel across the country, consider choosing Basque Country car rentals. With Basque Country car rentals, you can see the country's main attractions, like the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao, and the Azkuna Zentroa Alhondiga Bilbao. Using car rentals in the Basque Country is more convenient and faster than other modes of transportation, such as the bus, shuttle, and taxi, because you can reschedule your trip without penalty.
What is driving like in Basque Country?
All roads in Basque Country have a 50 km/h (30 mph) speed restriction. Even if you are driving a car rental on a neighborhood street with no speed limit sign, you must travel at 50 km/h (30 mph). If driving near schools or hospitals, you should keep your speed to 30 km/h (20 mph) or less. As in the rest of France and Spain, you must drive on the left in Basque Country. There are no fast lanes on Basque Country highways, and you may only overtake in the right lane. Basque Country has several roundabouts, and the customary practice is to give way to all cars arriving from the right. Even when crossing in undesignated places, give way to school buses, emergency vehicles with flashing lights, and pedestrians.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Basque Country?
You must be 21 years old or above to rent a car in Basque Country. Most car rental companies require drivers to have held their driver's license for more than a year before renting a car. Furthermore, teenage drivers under 25 are barred from purchasing certain vehicle classes, such as full-size SUVs, premium cars, and convertibles.
Car rental locations in Basque Country
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Free2Move car hire locations in Basque Country
25 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in Basque Country
18 Locations
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL car hire locations in Basque Country
13 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Basque Country
9 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Basque Country
8 Locations
Budget car hire locations in Basque Country
7 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in Basque Country
7 Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Basque Country
7 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in Basque Country
7 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Basque Country
7 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in Basque Country
6 Locations
Alquicoche car hire locations in Basque Country
5 Locations
Good to know
Most popular car type | Compact |
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