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Bilbao

4.7
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4.7 stars from 4,450 reviews in Bilbao.
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Our 3 locations in SIXT Bilbao make renting a car hassle-free.
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Our top branches in Bilbao

4.6
Bilbao Airport
24h Return
Aeropuerto de Bilbao
Loiu
48180
Spain
4.8
Bilbao Abando Station
24h Return
Plaza Circular 2
Bilbao
48008
Spain
4.7
Bilbao Centre
24h Return
Plaza de Euskadi 4, Local 8
Bilbao
48009
Spain

Our services at Bilbao

SIXT Car Rental in Bilbao

Choose SIXT and enjoy convenient branch locations to tailor your car rental in Bilbao to best suit your needs. Professional, English-speaking staff can guide you in picking a premium rental vehicle from brands like Volvo and BMW. Need the convenience of flexible booking? SIXT offers the option to pay at pickup, free cancellation, and rebooking anytime. Exploring the capital of Basque Country’s stunning cityscapes is best experienced from the comfort of your very own car rental.

Driving Tips for Bilbao

A car rental in Bilbao ensures you can see the most this exciting region of Spain has to offer. Before you head out, take a moment to become familiar with the unique features of driving in northern Spain:

  • Ring roads: The city of Bilbao is divided between a system of inner and outer ring roads. The inner roads offer less congestion, and they lead to the majority of major sights and attractions in the city.
  • Parking: Parking lots in the city center of Bilbao are ideal for compact cars. Stick to the paid public parking lots if you have a larger rental vehicle. Visitors can also find free parking near the outer ring roads.
  • Headlights on: Be sure to keep your headlights on at all times, day or night, when driving in Bilbao. It’s the law.
  • GPS: GPS is ideal for navigating the intricate network of city streets in Bilbao, and opting for GPS Guaranteed when you rent a car in Bilbao ensures your navigation needs are covered.

Best places to visit in and around Bilbao

With a rental car in Bilbao, you have the freedom to design an itinerary of exciting sights:

  • Guggenheim Museum: This Frank Gehry–designed museum has made Bilbao a top destination to visit, offering art, architecture, and views of the Nervión River. Parking is available nearby at Plaza Pio Baroja or Plaza Euskadi.
  • San Mames Stadium: Soccer lovers will not want to miss this stadium, which offers tours, a museum, and is home to matches of the soccer team, Athletic de Bilbao. Several paid parking lots within a few blocks offer convenient parking.
  • Mercado de La Ribera: This marketplace showcases the local Basque cuisine in a historic setting, across the Nervión from the main Bilbao attractions.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.7
4.681899
Based on 4450 reviews
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What our customers are saying

4.9
Vehicle handover
4.7
At the SIXT branch
4.7
The way to SIXT
София Р.
5.0
Very helpful staff. I recommend.
Patrick B.
5.0
The location at the airport is ideal and easy to get to, the Sixt staff at the desk (she was alone at that time) was excellent and friendly, and upon our return of the vehicle (before they opened) was seamless...too seamless, as my wife inadvertently locked her new purse inside the vehicle with some significant personal effects. We left notes for the staff and called the help lines...who indicated it was up to the staff if they would send this item or not. (Luckily we had her passport)...and so when I landed at our connection, I returned the phone call from their Sixt BIO staff, and she informed me that they would gladly send the item to us for free if I simply responded to their email with my mailing address. Guess what: 1 week later, the purse and ALL of its contents arrived safely! This was an AMAZING act of great service, and certainly was above and beyond. Great job by their entire staff, and I hope they enjoyed the Peligrino's we left for each of them. I WILL definitely rent from them again!
H.G G.
5.0
Amazing! Good service easy pick up!

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

Good to know when renting in Bilbao

What's the minimum age to rent a car in Bilbao?
To rent a car with SIXT in Bilbao you need to be at least 18 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Bilbao through your manage booking section or through the app.
Can I choose a different drop-off location in Bilbao?
It is possible to rent a car one way between stations for pick-ups in Bilbao. A fee may apply.
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.