Car Hire Costa del Sol
Pick up at Malaga Airport, approx. 25 min
A car is the best way to explore the Costa del Sol – and our apartments have free street parking outside. Here is our honest guide to renting a car at Malaga Airport.
Do you need a car on the Costa del Sol?
Our apartments are in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa – a relaxed residential area with the beach in La Cala only about 1 km away. Buses, Uber, Bolt and taxis are available, but a car gives you the freedom to explore beaches, white villages, golf courses and day-trip destinations like Ronda, Granada and Gibraltar at your own pace. There is free street parking outside our property.
Our personal recommendation: Yellow Car
Yellow Car is the company we recommend to our guests – in our own experience it offers the best combination of service and price here on the Costa del Sol. It serves Malaga Airport and is easy to book online.
The big international car hire companies at Malaga Airport
If you prefer one of the big international brands, these are the largest companies operating at Malaga Airport:
Hertz – one of the world's largest car rental companies, with a wide range of cars.
Avis – a global brand with a large fleet and loyalty programme.
Europcar – one of Europe's leading car rental companies.
Sixt – known for premium cars and a modern fleet.
Enterprise – a large international brand with a desk at Malaga Airport.
Tips before you book
Fuel policy. Choose "full to full" – you pick the car up with a full tank and return it full. Other policies can be more expensive.
Insurance and excess. Check how much the excess (deductible) is and what the full insurance options cost, so there are no surprises at the desk.
Deposit. Most companies block a deposit on a credit card in the main driver's name. Make sure your card has enough limit.
In terminal or shuttle? Some companies have desks in the arrivals hall, others are a short shuttle ride away. Check before you book, especially if you arrive late.
Tolls. The AP-7 toll motorway is the fastest route along the coast. Tolls can usually be paid by card at the toll booths.
Documents. Bring your driving licence, passport or ID card and the credit card used for the booking.
Driving to Sun & Palms
From Malaga Airport it is around 25 minutes to our apartments via the AP-7, or a little longer on the free A-7. See our Malaga Airport guide for all the details.
Good to know
Book early for July and August and around Easter – cars can sell out.
Take photos of the car when you pick it up and when you return it.
Some links on this page may be partner links. This does not affect the price you pay, and we only recommend companies we believe are a good choice.
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