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Hiring a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Hiring a car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport couldn’t be easier. The car hire desks are well signposted in the Arrivals area so, even if it is your first time at the airport, you should have no problem simply following the directions once you reach the foyer.

The car hire fleet at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport offers a wide range of rental cars to suit all budgets and requirements, from cheap hatchbacks to luxury car hire options, 4×4 vehicles to seven-seaters – and even nine-seater minivans for bigger groups and large families.

If you are booking a rental car in advance, the company will send you all the information you need to collect your car at the airport. Read the documents carefully and go to the appropriate company desk when you land if you need further assistance.

Car Hire with Offices and Desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Arriving at Terminal T2, car hire offices are located on Floor -1.
Arriving at Terminal T3, car hire offices are located on Floor 0.

All car hire desks are well signposted and clearly marked.

Car Hire without Offices at the Airport… Car Delivered

If your car hire company does not have a designated desk at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, they may offer to deliver your car to the airport.

In this case, you will be greeted by a representative holding a card with your name on it at Arrivals. These firms will require you to provide accurate flight details and estimated arrival times beforehand and may charge a small fee for delivery/collection of vehicles at unsociable hours.

All paperwork and payment as well as collection of the vehicle is done at the airport itself.

Car Hire without Offices at the Airport… Vehicle Collection

Alternatively, the company may send someone to pick you up so you can collect your rental car at their office. Just like above, you will be met by a company representative, who will take you to the office in a mini-bus, usually with various other people.

The vast majority of car-hire companies that operate in this manner have their office and depot within five minutes of the airport.

Requirements for Car Hire and Driving in Málaga

Driving license with paper part (U.K. residents).
Valid credit card… some companies will allow you to pay cash for the car hire but you will be required to provide a deposit which is returned to you at the end of the hire period providing there is no damage to the vehicle or breach of contract.
The car hire company will more than likely make a copy of your licence and passport.
Check with your car hire company, as you may be able to send them some information prior to arrival, thus reducing the time it takes to do the paperwork. Normally, allow 30 to 45 minutes from arrival to collection.
Additional drivers must provide the same information as the main driver.
Some car hire companies have a minimum age requirement, which can range between 18 and 21; as well as requiring minimum driving experience, from one year upwards.

Tips when hiring a car (before you set off):

Check what is covered – normally sump and glass isn’t and you may want to take out additional insurance.
Check the exterior of the vehicle thoroughly and make sure any defects are clearly marked.
Check the interior and make sure the company representative is aware of any marks or damage to the upholstery.
Check tyres, spare tyre and equipment (jack, wheel-changing tools and triangles).
Make sure there are at least two luminous jackets INSIDE the car – these are legal requirements.
Check that the vehicle is covered by an adequate breakdown recovery service.

Finally, before setting off, place the copy of your agreement in the glove box. You will need to produce this document should you be pulled over by the police.

Car Hire Companies at Málaga Airport-Costa del Sol Airport

There are nine car hire companies working out of Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Most have offices within the terminal buildings, or very close by. The onsite car hire companies have collection points on Floors 0 and -1 of Car Park P2, and return points on Floors -1 and -2 of Car Park P2.

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