The 5 best car rental companies in Spain
1. TravelPerk: perfect for corporate trips
If you’re searching for the best car rental deals for business trips, travel management company TravelPerk might be your best bet. With multiple types of car available, from Compact to Economy, Intermediate to Mini, you’re free to pick the style that best caters to your specific needs.TravelPerk offers a vast inventory, including both manual and automatic cars, from which to choose your rental car. If you’re looking for a sustainable option, there’s also a selection of electric cars available. Plus, VAT-friendly invoices are available for a number of car rental companies offered by TravelPerk, saving you a lot of time, hassle, and money.TravelPerk works with some of the top names on the market, including Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt. The list doesn’t end there—if you have specific needs requiring a specialized service, TravelPerk can get in touch with extra providers to find your ideal vehicle. From pick-up trucks to lorries to group convoys, the options available at TravelPerk are second to none.
2. Centauro: ideal for tourists and sightseeing trips
With over 45 years in the industry, Centauro Rent a Car is the ideal option for leisure or holiday travel, with offices in the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece. They boast a huge fleet of 40,000 hire cars, including economy, family, convertible, automatic, van and minibus options.Additionally, their fleet is renewed for the start of each season, ensuring that each car is in the best possible condition.Centauro’s head office is located in Alicante, Spain, with car rental offices at the main airports and AVE (high speed) train stations on the Mediterranean coast—with branches in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Benidorm, Valencia, and more. Whether you’re kickstarting a road trip from Malaga airport, or you’re keeping things business-minded in Madrid, Centauro have got a healthy selection of vehicles on their books.Centauro’s key features include:
- Centauro Gold Club loyalty program
- Website offered in 12 languages (including Greek, Catalan, and Swedish)
- 24/7 road assistance
- No additional charges, final price guaranteed
- No deposit, no excess option
- Choice between the full-empty or full-fuel policy
- Young and Senior Driver supplement
- Express Check-In service
- GPS rentals
3. Record Go: reliable and kind on the credit card
If you’re seeking an affordable car hire company in Spain, Record is a top contender, with 15 years’ experience in the Spanish holiday sector. Offering cars, vans, and motorbikes, they can cater to the needs of those traveling for business or leisures—or even bleisure.Record’s stand-out feature is their selection of rates. For example, the ‘Just Go’ rate which includes total insurance cover, and Premium Roadside Assistance. The ‘Go Easy’ rate is the most affordable option, collision and theft damage coverage with excess depending on the vehicle model. Speed limits aside, keep an eye on their Record go Club for healthy loyalty points and turn your road trip into a reward for the future adventures.Record’s key features include:
- Unlimited mileage
- ‘Record go Club’ membership loyalty program
- All rates include either basic or full coverage
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
- Free shuttle service at airports in Ibiza, Menorca, Bilbao, Valencia, and Sevilla
- Electric car and van rental
4. Drivalia: some of the best prices on the market
- Website available in 10 languages
- Transparent pricing, with no extra fees
- Full to Full default fuel policy
- Drivalia Ultimate package option
- Paid extras including out-of-hours car collections, child seas, and GPS navigator
5. Auto Valls: the top pick for Mallorca
- Website available in English, Spanish, Italian, and German
- 15 pick-up/drop-off locations around the island
- Standard rental rate includes Civil and Voluntary Liability Insurance up to €50,000,000, occupant insurance, theft coverage, roadside assistance, unlimited mileage, and full fuel tank
- No surcharge for changes or modifications to the reservation
- Free minibus service for delivery and return to Mahon-Menorca airport