No depositBest for families
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Compact automatic
from
€28/day
5 2 automatic petrol
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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
HybridNo deposit
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 |
CARS AVAILABLE
Cars available atAlmería Airport
Compact automatic
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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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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.
EU/EEA, UK and US licenses are accepted in Spain. An IDP is recommended (not required) for US, Canada and Australia drivers — bring the original license too. Check your home country's rule before you fly.
Yes — one-way drop-off to Seville, Granada or Almería is common from Málaga Airport. Expect a €40–€90 fee depending on the supplier and class. Drop-off outside Andalusia varies.