Car hire Bilbao Airport

Bilbao Airport is a popular airport serving the Basque Country of northern Spain. More than four million passengers travel through Bilbao Airport every year, making it a popular aviation hub. With cheap car hire in Bilbao Airport, many of these travellers enjoy a convenient and cost-effective way to visit the region.

Though Bilbao Airport has been around since 1928, the new terminal is only about ten years old and is a striking building, designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava. A large number of airlines operate scheduled flights through Bilbao Airport, providing links between this part of Spain and destinations from Dublin and Paris to Munich and Istanbul.

Bilbao Airport sits about just under 10kms to the north of the city of Bilbao, a popular Basque city. The region itself offers a wide range of attractions, most of which are easily reached by road. Car hire in Bilbao Airport makes a good option for those seeking a convenient and flexible way of getting around in the Basque Country.

In the terminal at Bilbao Airport, visitors will find an impressive viewing gallery. Though the terminal is an impressive sight, it does suffer from some issues of practicality. Amongst these is the difficulty of expanding the terminal building, which in recent years has come close to hitting maximum capacity.

Thankfully, one need not suffer issues with practicality when it comes to getting from the airport to regional destinations. Taxis can easily be hired and the trip to Bilbao by road takes just 15 minutes. There are dedicated bus services linking the airport to San Sebastian and Bilbao. For maximum convenience, many visitors opt for car rental in Bilbao Airport.