Car Rental Bilbao Airport (BIO)

Get your car rental from Bilbao Airportwith Hertz and find the ideal vehicle for your travel needs. We have a great selection of cars as part of our fleet, including luxury models, 4x4s ready for all adventures and family-friendly hatchbacks.

Where is the Hertz Bilbao Airport car rental desk?

You can easily find the Hertz Bilbao Airport car rental in the terminal building, on floor one.

If you book your rental in advance, make sure you check where the vehicle delivery point is at the time of booking.

How to get from Bilbao Airport to Bilbao

Bilbao city center is just a 24-minute drive from the airport:

1. Head south-east on Bo. Gaztañaga.
2. Take BI-631, Corredor del Txorierri/N-637 and Artxanda-Salbe Tunela to Salbeko Zubia.
3. After crossing the bridge, continue onto Alameda de Recalde to reach central Bilbao.

This route has tolls that can be paid by cash or card at the toll gates.

What Cars can I rent from Bilbao Airport?

There’s a wide range of rentals available for you at Bilbao Airport, to suit any trip. Choose from comfortable SUVs, compacts, stylish sedans or more and hit the road in no time.

Sedan rental

Hit the road in one of our luxury rides like the BMW 3 Series and enjoy Bilbao in style. Get the comfort you need and make the most of the latest tech features.

Family car rental

If you’re travelling with the family, any of our quality SUVs like the Opel Mokka or the Peugeot 3008 make for a great choice. Get everyone and their luggage in and go on a Spanish adventure.

4WD rental

Renting a 4WD car is the ideal way to explore the coast and the bumpy mountainous roads surrounding Bilbao. Pick a Volvo XC60 or similar, with plenty of room for your luggage.

Hatchback car rental

Tour the city in a sleek hatchback like the Fiat 500 or Seat Leon, perfect for solo travellers, couples and small groups.

Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your rental car

Returning your Bilbao Airport car rental is quick and easy. If you’re travelling from Bilbao city center, here’s how to get back to our rental location:

1. Take Alameda de Recalde to Artxanda-Salbe Tunela.
2. Merge onto Corredor del Txorierri/N-637 via the slip road to Aireportua/BI-631/Mungia/Donostia-S.Sebastián.
3. Take the BI-631 slip road and follow BI-631.
4. Take exit 11 for N-633 towards Loiu/Aireportua.
5. Merge onto Bo. Gaztañaga/N-633 and follow the road until you get to the airport.
6. Park your car in the Hertz rental car park then head to our airport car rental desk to complete your return.

What to do when you return your rental car

Once you’ve parked your rental car, head to our desk located inside the terminal building to drop off your keys. Our staff will take you through the final steps of the vehicle return.

For more information on taking back your rental, take a look at our Hertz vehicle return guide.

How To Extend Your Car Rental

If you need to extend your car rental, you can easily do this by contacting the Bilbao Airport car rental branch to discuss extending your rental period or let our team know when you pick up your rental that you would like more days.

You may be required to provide rental record numbers and driver’s license information.

FAQs

Will Hertz check the fuel level upon returning the vehicle?

When you return your car rental, we will check how much fuel is left in the tank. Depending on the fuel option you chose, you may be charged if you don’t meet the refuel criteria. Check out our fuel policy to familiarise yourself with the different choices available.

Will I be charged if I return the car late?

If you fail to return the vehicle on time, you may be charged late fees on your Bilbao airport car rental. Most EU locations offer a grace period of 29 minutes, but if you return your car later than this, you may be charged for an extra day’s rental.

Does Hertz offer liability protection?

The standard car rental from Hertz includes a collision damage waiver and theft protection which means the excess is limited in the event of damage or theft. For complete peace of mind consider purchasing the Supercover with Hertz.

Learn more about insurance, coverage and excess for your car rental with Hertz.

How can I pay for my car rental?

You can pay for your rental with either cash and card. At Hertz, we accept most major credit and debit cards. To get the best prices, we recommend that you book and pay online. Learn about our payment options.

Do I get GPS Navigation with my Hertz rental?