Car and van rental across Málaga and the Costa del Sol
A hire car is the easiest way to see the Costa del Sol beyond the train line — the white villages inland, the beaches east towards Nerja, the mountain road up to Ronda. Most rentals are collected at Málaga–Costa del Sol airport, where the big international firms and cheaper local operators sit side by side; there are also depots at the María Zambrano train station and in the city centre. Booking ahead almost always beats the airport desk price, especially in summer.
This directory lists car and van rental firms across Málaga and the Costa del Sol with verified contact details, locations and reviews — international names and independent local operators alike. Before you book, check the fuel policy (full-to-full is usually fairest), the excess and deposit, and whether a young-driver or one-way surcharge applies. For taxis, transfers and other ways to get around, see the Transport category.
Alphabetical index of all 264 car hire listed in the directory.
Some of the top-rated car hire companies in Málaga, by Google rating and review count, include: MalagaCar.com (4.5★, 7,366); CarGest | Car hire Malaga Airport (4.6★, 3,682); Marbesol Rent a Car (4.4★, 4,812); Helle Hollis Car Rental (4.7★, 2,733); SIXT Alquiler de Coches - Aeropuerto de Málaga (AGP) (4.4★, 4,000).
Málaga Directory currently lists 264 active car hire companies across Málaga and the Costa del Sol, spread across 62 neighbourhoods and areas.
Car hire companies are most concentrated in: Churriana, Distrito Centro, 29640 Fuengirola, 29680 Estepona. Each neighbourhood has its own character, so it's worth exploring a few to find the right vibe.