Car Hire Malaga Airport (AGP)

If you’re planning a trip to the Costa del Sol, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is the best way to reach southern Spain’s popular sunshine coast.

With easy access to all the popular resorts and beaches, Malaga Airport is the largest airport serving the sun-drenched region of Andalucia. It offers the widest selection of flights as well as convenience for travel to centres like Marbella, Torremolinos and Malaga itself.  

Picking up your Avis hire car at Malaga Airport means you are free to explore this vibrant city and Andalucia beyond with its great mix of cultural landmarks, historic sites, lively food scene and beautiful beaches, all at your own pace.

Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road quickly plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.

You’ll find our Avis counter at Malaga Airport on the ground floor of both Terminals 2 and 3, and our team offer a fast and efficient check-in and return drop-off. Our Avis rental car park is a short walk from the terminal buildings.

Our Malaga Airport car hire service offers a wide variety of rental options alongwith an Avis Preferred service and an out of hours key drop at the return office.

Whether you’re looking for a mid-size vehicle to cruise along the Mediterranean coast or a small car to zip through the ancient streets of Malaga, our car hire fleet has got you covered. Choose from a range of vehicles, including small cars (e.g. Fiat, Volkswagen Polo or similar), mid-size cars (e.g. hatchback Vauxhall Crossland  or similar), large cars (e.g. Peugeot 3008 or similar), estates (e.g. Skoda Octavia Estate or similar) and people carriers (e.g. Citroen Grand Picasso or similar).

Take a look at our Malaga car hire options for a full overview.

Can I cancel or amend my booking?

Yes, you can cancel, amend or extend your Malaga Airport car hire with us via the manage your booking section online or on our Avis app. Avis offers free cancellations up to 48h before pick-up.

What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car at Malaga Airport?

The minimum age to rent a car with Avis from Malaga Airport is 21. In Spain, a young driver surcharge will apply to drivers the age of 25. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car but you’ll be told if there are any age restrictions for the vehicle you request on booking.

What documents do I need to hire a car from Malaga Airport?

To hire a car at Malaga Airport, you just need to bring your:

• Driving licence - held for at least 1 year from the date of pick-up.
• The credit card used for your booking.
• Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
• Photo ID such as a passport or driving licence taken in the last 10 years.

Can I pick up my rental car at Malaga Airport and return it at another location?

One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Malaga Airport and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in Spain or even another country in Europe. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel.

Is it worth hiring a car in Malaga?

While central Malaga is easily walkable and Andalucia has a network of buses and trains but hiring a car is the most flexible way to get around to get to out of the way places and enjoy the freedom of independent travel.

If you are driving in Malaga and the Costa Del Sol for the first time or have just arrived in Europe, make sure you familiarise yourself with the road rules for driving in Spain before picking up your car. Some key Spanish road rules include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that cars must use dipped headlights throughout the day. This is applicable all year round. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size. Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat

Other country driving laws

• Always use indicators, you will be fined for not using indicators when needed
• Cyclists have right of way, at all times

Speed limits

All speed signs will be in km/h.

• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)
• Motorways: 120km/h (74mph)

From the Avis car park at Malaga-Costa Del Sol Airport to the centre of Malaga is a drive of 9km which will take around 15min depending on the time of day. Head northeast from the airport via the MA 23 and MA20 following signs to the centre (centro urbano). Or take the scenic N-340 coast road to arrive at Malaga’s palm-fringed esplanade.

As the capital city of Malaga Province in the region of Andalusia, this slice of southern Spain offers everything – from towering mountains to pretty plazas and laid-back tapas bars. Don’t miss the Moorish castle, Roman Amphitheatre or the Picasso Museum or of course, relaxing on one of the city’s 12 beaches.

Malaga Province, in the region of Andalusia, is an idyllic destination to explore in your Avis hire car.

Once you have picked up your car hire at Malaga airport, you can hit the A-7 coast road or the AP-7 toll motorway before heading to the resort towns along the Costa del Sol.

Whether you’re looking to kick back and enjoy the many beaches of Malaga Province, or are raring to explore its historical and cultural highlights, the region has it all.

Stretching across 160 km of Mediterranean coastline the is home to a diversity of landscapes. Tear yourself away from its dazzling white shores and pristine bays to spend time in picturesque clifftop towns like Ronda or visit natural wonders like the towering limestone rock formations of El torcal De Antequera, 30km north of Malaga.