CarHire-ES is an independent car hire comparison for Spain, used by travellers from all over the world. Airports, cities and islands, with a focus on no-deposit rates and full insurance.
We are not a rental company - we help you choose one and book your car on clear terms. Hundreds of offers from companies across Spain: big international names and small local operators.
122
cities in Spain
50+
rental companies
8
languages
since 2020
founded
What we do
Renting a car in Spain looks simple until the details show up - the deposit, the excess, the fuel policy, the card rules. We bring everything together in one place.
Set the filters that matter to you: no deposit, cash payment, automatic gearbox. Sort by car type (Economy, Standard, SUV, Luxury) or price. All terms are clear before you book.
Mainland Spain
Every major airport and city, from Madrid and Barcelona to the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca.
The islands
Mallorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Ibiza - a car is close to essential there: public transport is limited and there is a lot to see.
Pay on collection
A small deposit of 15-20% on booking, the rest on collection. Most cars come with free cancellation - easy to change your plans.
How it works
Three steps, no surprises at the desk.
Compare
Enter a city or airport and your dates - see prices from different companies for the same class of car.
Book
Choose a rate and book through our partner. The price is the same as booking direct - no markup.
Pick up
Collect the car at the desk. Every term - deposit, insurance, fuel - is known in advance.
How we make money
When you book through our link, the rental company or our partner pays us a commission. Your price does not change - you pay the same as booking direct, and sometimes less, because some companies give us a volume discount that we pass straight on to you.
Our interest is your trip going well
We earn when you book and come back, not by selling you something expensive once. So our guides call things by their names - including the parts where rental companies usually make extra at the desk.
Our team
A small team that knows Spain and the rental market first-hand.
Dmitriy
Founder & CEO
Has visited more than 80 countries, loves road trips, and knows the ins and outs of dealing with rental companies first-hand.
Carlos
Head of finance
Runs settlements with customers and suppliers and sets up convenient payment methods. Among the first to add crypto payments for some suppliers.
Lucia
Customer manager
Answers questions by email and chat, calls back when something needs clarifying, and keeps suppliers in check so you get exactly the car you booked.
Elena
VIP manager
Knows the premium and sports classes inside out. Need a convertible for the coast, an executive saloon or a rare model - she will find it and arrange exclusive terms.
Javier
Web developer
Looks after the site - speed, an easy search, and booking that works smoothly on every device.
Marta
Marketing
Finds the best offers and agrees the terms with partners that we pass on to you.
Alejandro
Partner manager
Negotiations with rental companies across Spain - his territory. Knows representatives of most major networks personally and secures rates not available publicly.
Isabel
Data analyst
Tracks prices and car availability in real time, spots anomalies and helps the team keep offers accurate - especially in high season on the islands.
Maria
Writer & editor
Writes and checks the guides, and keeps the facts accurate and up to date.
Our partners
We work with all the well-known car hire companies in Spain, international and local alike. Our partners give us exclusive rates and conditions, and we pass the best on to you. The full list is on our rental companies page.
Contact us
Have a question, a suggestion or a complaint? Email us at info@carhire-es.com, or use the form below.