San Sebastian car hire

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San Sebastian car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in San Sebastian 
Verified travelerSept 2024
City centre driving in Donostia can be a little stressful with narrow streets and lots of traffic, so take your time!
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in San Sebastian

  • Visitors to San Sebastian are highly advised to rent a car during their time there so they can take full advantage of what the city and country as a whole have to offer. There are many wonderful sights and towns to visit all within a short drive of the city such as up the coast from San Sebastian at just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away. And even closer there is Hondarribia, at just 23 kilometers (14 miles) away.
  • Travelers arriving at San Sebastian Airport will find that the hire car counters are located within the terminal’s Arrivals Hall. Simply follow the signs and you should have no trouble finding it.
  • One thing to keep in mind when driving in San Sebastian, and throughout Spain, is that it is prohibited to talk on the phone when driving unless the phone is hands-free. Additionally, it is also illegal to text and drive, even if you are stopped at a traffic light. So play it safe and leave any phone operating to your passengers, especially when it comes to navigating.
  • San Sebastian, while not featuring the most serious traffic during rush hour, does have a minor amount of congestion during the work week. In general, drivers can expect rush hour to start up at around 7:00 a.m. and to cool down by around 9:00 a.m., while in the afternoon it picks up at around 4:30 p.m. and finishes just around 7:00 p.m. Askatasunaren Hiribidea and Ategorrieta Hiribidea are two of the main roads that drivers will want to avoid during peak hours, as both often get quite congested.
  • Book your car hire in San Sebastian at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in San Sebastian are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in San Sebastian

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in San Sebastian?

    Due to the many narrow, winding streets in San Sebastian, smaller vehicles are highly recommended. Visitors renting a car in San Sebastian will find that a smaller car will make finding parking, in particular, a much easier task to accomplish. Additionally, small cars are the norm in Spain, so if you plan on visiting other cities in the country, a compact car will certainly be the best choice.

  • What’s the speed limit in San Sebastian?

    Roads in built-up and residential areas in San Sebastian generally have speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph), while outside of such areas the speed limit jumps up to 100 km/h (62 mph) for regular vehicles. On highways and motorways, on the other hand, the speed limit tops out at 120 km/h (74 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in San Sebastian?

    Parking in San Sebastian is not too difficult to find except in the historic centers of town. In those areas streetside parking is very scarce and difficult to find. The best option for drivers parking in those areas is to take advantage of one of the various parking garages nearby and then to go out on foot and use public transport from there. Residential areas outside of the town center do have plenty of streetside parking, though, so this is often is the main go-to option.

  • How much is the price of fuel in San Sebastian?

    The average price of fuel in San Sebastian is €5.92 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €71 and €95, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in San Sebastian?

    Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in San Sebastian.

  • How can I find car hires near me in San Sebastian?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in San Sebastian?

    An Economy car hire in San Sebastian costs €70 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in San Sebastian?

    A Special car hire in San Sebastian costs €204 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in San Sebastian?

    An Intermediate car hire in San Sebastian costs €159 per day, on average.

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San Sebastian car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

4 locations in San Sebastian

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Locations in San Sebastian

C/ Okendo, 14 , Parking Okendo

+34 671 19 96 08

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Tuesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30

C/ Republica Argentina 4

+34 943 39 22 23

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00

Ctra Madrid-irun, Km 469

+34 943 39 22 23

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Fuenterrabia Airport

+34 943 66 85 66

Monday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:30 - 13:30

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Avis

8.6

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.2

2 locations in San Sebastian

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Aeropuerto De San Sebastian

Monday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:0017:00 - 19:45
Wednesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:0017:00 - 19:45
Friday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:45 - 13:30
Sunday17:00 - 19:45

Federico Garcia Lorca1 Planta0

+34 943 46 15 56

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Spencer W., Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Staff were friendly and the car was brand new. Pick up and drop-off were easy from the garage at the bus station.

1 out of 1

Budget

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

9.1

2 locations in San Sebastian

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Budget San Sebastian Apt

+34 943 66 85 48

Monday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Tuesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Wednesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Thursday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:0017:00 - 19:45
Saturday08:45 - 13:30
Sunday17:00 - 19:45

Federico Garcia Lorca1 Planta0

+34 943 46 15 56

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Phyllis, Oct 2022

KAYAK
A city map in the car would have been helpful. Reception young lady was friendly and helpful. We have not seen final invoice to see whether gas has been credited back? Great little car, good gas mileage and performed well.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in San Sebastian

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Locations in San Sebastian

C/okendo,14,parking Okendo

+34 671 19 96 08

Monday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00

Ctra Madrid-irun, Km 469

+34 943 39 22 23

Monday09:00 - 13:0016:30 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:0016:30 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0016:30 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:0016:30 - 19:00
Friday16:30 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Fuenterrabia Airport

+34 943 66 85 66

Monday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Sunday12:30 - 20:30

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Europcar

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in San Sebastian

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Plaza Irun 6 Centro Comercial Arcco

+34 664 09 13 28

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Sixt

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

One location in San Sebastian

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Avda. Zurriola 1, Local 9

+34 871 18 01 92

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Town centre pick up in Donostia, simple , quick, and cheap, with helpful and friendly staff. My only critique was the cleanliness of the car - we found a lot of rubbish from the previous renters in ours.

4.0 Mediocre

Najib, Jul 2022

KAYAK
car was badly damaged, they didn’t tell me until after i rented and during pickup my drivers side door was blocked by a motorcycle had to squeeze in the car

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

10 Gregorio Ordonez Kalea

+34 943 46 30 13

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Aeropuerto De San Sebastian

+34 943 988 008

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Only one person working the rental desk created a long wait time.

Dollar

5.0

Fair

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.0

3 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

C/okendo,14,parking Okendo

+34 671 19 96 08

Monday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30

Ctra Madrid-irun, Km 469

+34 943 39 22 23

Monday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Fuenterrabia Airport

+34 943 66 85 66

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Sunday12:30 - 20:30

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

2 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

San Sebastian Airport

Opening times not available

Zurriola Hiribidea

+34 902 49 16 16

Opening times not available

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Ecovia

5.2

Fair

One location in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Anexo A La Terminal

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

5 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

10 Gregorio Ordonez Kalea

Opening times not available

Calle Okendo 14

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Carretera Madrid-Irún, km, 469

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Federico Garcia Lorca1 Planta 0

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Gabarri N.5 And 22

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Calle Portuetxe, 23

+34 943 17 62 60

Monday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:30
Tuesday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:30
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:30
Thursday09:00 - 13:0015:30 - 19:30
Friday15:30 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Saturday10:00 - 13:00

Fernando Mujika Kalea 1

+34 902 01 86 30

Monday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Tuesday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00

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keddy by Europcar

No score available yet

One location in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Plaza Irun 6 Centro Comercial Arcco Nivel -2

+34 943 322 304

Monday15:30 - 19:3008:30 - 13:30
Tuesday15:30 - 19:3008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3015:30 - 19:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:3015:30 - 19:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3015:30 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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King Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Plaza Gipuzkoa

Opening times not available

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Offer Car Hire

No score available yet

One location in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Anexo a la terminal

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Rentbycar

No score available yet

One location in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

Aeropuerto De San Sebastián, Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa

+34 617 95 30 01

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42 travellers who hired a car in San Sebastian gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2

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Most popular car type

Economy

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Car hire insurance in San Sebastian

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some San Sebastian car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in San Sebastian.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your San Sebastian car hire.

San Sebastian car hire information

Pick-up locationSan Sebastian
Car types
Hire locations32
Airport locations9

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