ALMERÍA · CABO DE GATA

Car hire at Almería Airport.

Small airport, fast pickup. Cabo de Gata is 35 minutes east. The Tabernas desert road is paved but lonely — refuel before you go inland. Reviewed 2026-05-14.

No deposit on partner cars Full insurance available Airport pickup 24/7
Full-to-full fuel
Same tank back as you got
Full insurance available
Excess waiver included
No deposit on partner cars
No hold on your card
Airport pickup 24/7
Out the door in 15 min
RECOMMENDED FOR THIS LOCATION

Best car classes from Almería Airport

Car classes
QUICK COMPARISON

Which class fits your trip?

Class Best for Passengers Luggage Parking ease Best routes Price
Economy City breaks, solo / two adults 4 1–2 small Easy Málaga city, coves from €22/day See cars
Compact automaticRecommended Couples · old towns 4 2 small Easy Ronda, white villages from €28/day See cars
Family SUV Family of 4 with luggage 5 3–4 large Medium Granada, Sierra from €42/day See cars
7-seater Groups, big luggage 7 4–5 large Hard Loop trips, coast hops from €58/day See cars
Electric Costa del Sol short stays 4 2 large Easy Coast loops · limited inland from €38/day See cars
ROUTES FROM THIS PICKUP

Best road trips from Almería Airport

Routes
PICKUP & RETURN

Where to pick up at Almería Airport

All desks sit in the single terminal. No shuttle needed.

Driving notes

A-7 east is the main road. AL-12 connects the airport to the N-340 toward Cabo de Gata. Fuel stations are sparse beyond San José.

Pickup location

All desks sit in the single terminal. No shuttle needed.

Driving

A-7 east is the main road. AL-12 connects the airport to the N-340 toward Cabo de Gata. Fuel stations are sparse beyond San José.

Parking

Free parking on the edge of Las Negras and San José. Long-term airport parking is cheap and safe.

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Pickup & nearby destinations

Frequently asked · Almería Airport

It depends on the supplier. Mainstream brands typically hold €200–€1,500 on a credit card until return. Partners we link to with the "no deposit" badge waive the hold in exchange for a per-day insurance fee.