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Car hire in Galicia

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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Galicia car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyKeddy By Europcar
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from10, Santiago de Compostela is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 300 per day, Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest monthOctober
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Galicia could cost, we've pulled prices from Santiago de Compostela.

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Compact cars in Santiago de Compostela

Crossover
From
R 300
per day

Intermediate cars in Santiago de Compostela

Crossover
From
R 300
per day

Economy cars in Santiago de Compostela

Crossover
From
R 321
per day

Mini cars in Santiago de Compostela

4-5 doors
From
R 343
per day

Premium cars in Santiago de Compostela

4-5 doors
From
R 557
per day

Fullsize cars in Santiago de Compostela

4-5 doors
From
R 1 327
per day

Compact cars in Ourense

4-5 doors
From
R 621
per day

Mini cars in Ourense

4-5 doors
From
R 685
per day

Economy cars in Ourense

4-5 doors
From
R 749
per day

Intermediate cars in Ourense

Crossover
From
R 921
per day

Economy cars in Vigo

4-5 doors
From
R 642
per day

Compact cars in Vigo

SUV
From
R 642
per day

Mini cars in Vigo

4-5 doors
From
R 728
per day

Intermediate cars in Vigo

4-5 doors
From
R 856
per day

Fullsize cars in Vigo

4-5 doors
From
R 2 033
per day

Premium cars in Vigo

4-5 doors
From
R 6 420
per day

Mini cars in Pontevedra

4-5 doors
From
R 642
per day

Compact cars in Pontevedra

4-5 doors
From
R 664
per day

Intermediate cars in Pontevedra

Crossover
From
R 942
per day

Economy cars in Pontevedra

4-5 doors
From
R 2 269
per day

Compact cars in A Coruña

SUV
From
R 646
per day

Intermediate cars in A Coruña

4-5 doors
From
R 728
per day

Economy cars in A Coruña

4-5 doors
From
R 985
per day

Mini cars in A Coruña

4-5 doors
From
R 1 028
per day

Fullsize cars in A Coruña

4-5 doors
From
R 1 415
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Galicia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Galicia is October, when the average cost per day is R 614. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is R 882. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Galicia is May.
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May
R 887
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Jul
R 882
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Oct
R 614
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Galicia could cost, we've pulled prices from Santiago de Compostela.

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What are the best car hire companies in Galicia?

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Centauro
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Click and Rent
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Rental plus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Centauro
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Click and Rent
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Rental plus
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Galicia

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuros
LanguageSpanish
Speed limitMotorway120kmph
Speed limitBuilt-up area50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Galicia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Galicia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Galicia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Galicia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Galicia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Galicia you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Santiago de Compostela, Vigo and Ourense.

In Santiago de Compostela, it costs around R 930 per day or R 3,827 per week.

In Vigo, it costs around R 1,528 per day or R 18,079 per week.

In Ourense, it costs around R 1,466 per day or R 4,258 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Galicia. First, you need to decide where in Galicia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Galicia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Galicia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Santiago de Compostela. On average, it costs R 930 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 300 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Galicia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Galicia is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Galicia are Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar. The cheapest company we've found is Drivalia. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 300 a day and R 162 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Galicia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Galicia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Galicia is Santiago de Compostela. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Santiago de Compostela.

Hire a car long term in Galicia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Galicia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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