San Sebastian car hire

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Sebastian car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in San Sebastian with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in San Sebastian?

You should book your car hire in San Sebastian around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in San Sebastian?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at keddy by Europcar (€28.85/day), Budget (€33.22/day), and Europcar (€34.37/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at keddy by Europcar Plaza Irun 6 Centro Comercial Arcco Nivel -2 (0.8 km from city centre).

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in San Sebastian?

The cheapest month to hire a car in San Sebastian is January at an average cost of €30/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in San Sebastian when prices are €54/day on average, which tends to be 12% above the yearly average hire price for San Sebastian.

Which car hire company in San Sebastian has the most locations?

Avis and Rentbycar each operate 2 locations in San Sebastian, more than any other car hire company.

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San Sebastian car hire price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right car hire in San Sebastian by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

€24 - €52

All Car Types

€44 - €78

How much does it cost to hire a small car in San Sebastian?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in San Sebastian?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in San Sebastian?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in San Sebastian?

How much does it cost to hire a van in San Sebastian?

How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in San Sebastian?

Small car hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €37 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €24 per day, which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average car hire in San Sebastian, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €66 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average €40 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 13% more expensive than the average car hire in San Sebastian, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €79 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average €52 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 27% more expensive than the average car hire in San Sebastian but offer more comfort for longer trips.

SUV hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €54 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average €41 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 7% cheaper than the average car hire in San Sebastian, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.

Van hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €79 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average €64 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 27% more expensive than the average car hire in San Sebastian but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car hire in San Sebastian typically costs around €73 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €46 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 21% more expensive than the average car hire in San Sebastian but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

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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 
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Verified travelerSept 2024
City centre driving in Donostia can be a little stressful with narrow streets and lots of traffic, so take your time!
Verified travelerJul 2023
Ask about everything before taking a car

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.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in San Sebastian for €46 or less

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 does it cost to hire a car in San Sebastian?

    On average a car hire in San Sebastian costs €63 per day.

  • Which car hire agencies are at San Sebastián airport (EAS)?

    Car hire companies onsite at San Sebastián airport include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at San Sebastián airport (EAS)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Sebastián airport to off-airport locations include Budget and Hertz.

  • 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 a Small car hire cost in San Sebastian?

    A Small car hire in San Sebastian costs €85 per day, on average.

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

    In San Sebastian, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar Plaza Irun 6 Centro Comercial Arcco Nivel -2 (1 km from city centre ).

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

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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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
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

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

Cc Lintzirin Carrefour

+34 943 39 22 23

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

Fuenterrabia Airport

Monday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Wednesday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Friday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00

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Avis

8.6

Very Good
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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

Monday08:00 - 12:4517:00 - 19:45
Tuesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Wednesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Thursday08:00 - 12:4517:00 - 19:45
Friday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Saturday08:45 - 13:30
Sunday17:00 - 18:45

Federico Garcia Lorca1 Planta0

Monday09:00 - 12:45
Tuesday09:00 - 12:45
Wednesday09:00 - 12:45
Thursday09:00 - 12:45
Friday09:00 - 12:45
Saturday09:00 - 12:45

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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

Very Good
Read 6 reviews

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

Monday08:00 - 12:4517:00 - 19:45
Tuesday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Wednesday08:00 - 12:4517:00 - 19:45
Thursday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Friday17:00 - 19:4508:00 - 12:45
Saturday08:45 - 13:30
Sunday17:00 - 18:45

Federico Garcia Lorca1 Planta0

+34 943 46 15 56

Monday09:00 - 12:45
Tuesday09:00 - 12:45
Wednesday09:00 - 12:45
Thursday09:00 - 12:45
Friday09:00 - 12:45
Saturday09:00 - 12:45

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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

2 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
Tuesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Fuenterrabia Airport

+34 943 66 85 66

Monday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Friday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00

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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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Locations in San Sebastian

Plaza Irun 6 Centro Comercial Arcco

+34 664 09 13 28

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Sixt

7.7

Good
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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 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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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

6.3

Okay
Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.3

2 locations in San Sebastian

from€70/day

Locations in San Sebastian

10 Gregorio Ordonez Kalea

+34 943 46 30 13

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Aeropuerto De San Sebastian

+34 943 988 008

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2026

People carrier

KAYAK
1. waited for 30 to 45 minutes in a short line. 2. my car was not available when i came to the counter and was told it would be another 30 minutes. 3. They offered me a mercedes and i took it thinking it was same rate as my van but found out later after i took the car that it was $600 per day. Most rental agency will give you an upgraded car for the same rate you reserved with the original reservation. 4. No notice that my original reservation was delayed. Could have saved me time waiting had I known that my car is not available and that i was going to be upcharged with another car. I suspect that is a practice they use to upcharge people on the original agreement. In summary, expect to wait for a long long time. If there are 3 or 4 people in front of you, expect to wate 45 minutes. They have 2 staff members working on paperwork rental and it takes 20 minutes per person to process the paperwork. Lots of back and forth. Expect that they don't have your car and that its going to be another 10 to 20 minutes before you get your car. Expect that the car they can offer you is an upcharge and that they don't give you another car with the original rate. Very disappointed with this branch of Enterprise. Car agencies normally can process the paperwork electronically within 5 minutes and will get you the keys to your car instead of waiting in line for 45 minutes.

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
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
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Cc Lintzirin Carrefour

+34 943 39 22 23

Monday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Wednesday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:3016:00 - 19:00
Friday16:00 - 19:0008:30 - 13:30

Fuenterrabia Airport

+34 943 66 85 66

Monday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Tuesday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Wednesday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:0017:00 - 19:00
Friday17:00 - 19:0008:00 - 14:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

5 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

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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Fuenterrabia (Hondarribia) Airport

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Plaza De Irun, 6, Local 1

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

2 locations in San Sebastian

Locations in San Sebastian

San Sebastian Airport

Opening times not available

Zurriola Hiribidea

+34 902 49 16 16

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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

Monday15:30 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Tuesday15:30 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday15:30 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
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

Monday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Tuesday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Thursday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00

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Ecovia

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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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 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 19:00
Wednesday15:30 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Thursday15:30 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
Friday15:30 - 19:0008:30 - 13:00
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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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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45 travellers who hired a car in San Sebastian gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.8

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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.

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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.

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Pick-up locationSan Sebastian
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Hire locations31
Airport locations9