Car Hire in Granada

Hiring a car is always an option for exploring the province of Granada. There are several rental offices with similar prices and vehicles. It’s a good choice for visiting the Alpujarra, going to the beach or heading up to Sierra Nevada to ski or spend the day.

To keep things simple, we’ve picked the three rental companies we think matter most in Granada, all three with an office at the airport: Avis, OK Rent a Car and Goldcar. To compare prices, search all of them with the same conditions: unlimited mileage, full tank on collection and return, one driver, no extras and basic insurance.

Other companies have offices away from the airport, with different prices.

What you need to know before hiring

We should remind you that Granada has traffic restrictions for non-residents and free parking is scarce.

Before hiring a car, we suggest you bear the following in mind:

• Always check the rental conditions: mileage allowance, fuel policy, number of passengers allowed, insurance, collection and return times, whether you can return the car to a different office, and so on.
• Returning the car to an office in another city usually costs more.
• Compare prices online and book ahead: you can find some very attractive discounts.
• Car hire is often cheaper if the driver is over 25 or 30.
• Check the car carefully before you drive off for any damage. If you find any, tell the staff so they can note it and you aren’t charged for it when you return the car.