Car hire at Almería Airport
Find the airport operator’s desk list, understand the route to your car and compare the deposit, excess and fuel terms before you book.
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Car hire companies listed by Aena
Aena, the airport operator, lists these companies on its Almería Airport car hire page:
- Avis
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Europcar
- Goldcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
Source: Aena, Almería Airport car hire, read October 2026. This list describes the operators named by Aena, not every offer available through a comparison site.
Use your voucher for the final collection route. It should say whether to use an airport desk, a meeting point or a shuttle. Do not join a desk queue based only on the brand shown in a search result.
Desk and shuttle routes are different. The voucher is the source for your booking’s collection point.
Before you accept the car
Resolve any difference between the booking conditions and the desk paperwork before signing.
- Show the required documents. Take the main driver’s licence, identification, payment card and booking voucher.
- Check the card rule. Confirm the accepted card type, cardholder name and available funds before the supplier processes the deposit.
- Read the agreement figures. Locate the deposit, damage excess, theft excess and exclusions. Ask about any line you do not understand.
- Inspect the car in good light. Check the bodywork, wheels, tyres, glass, mirrors and interior against the condition report.
- Keep your own evidence. Photograph every side, the fuel gauge and the mileage before leaving.
Deposit, excess and fuel policy
These are separate parts of the rental conditions. Compare all three, not just the vehicle category.
Deposit
The supplier may place a temporary hold on your card or charge a security amount. Check the amount, card type and main-driver rule in the conditions for the exact offer.
Excess
The excess is the amount you may have to pay towards covered damage or theft. It can differ from the deposit, and exclusions may apply to items such as tyres, glass or the underside.
Fuel policy
Check the starting level, required return level and any refuelling charge. Photograph the gauge at collection and return, then keep the final fuel receipt.
Example, for explanation only: suppose a supplier charges a €650 security deposit. After return, it keeps €50 for a documented cost and returns €600. The deposit was €650, while the cost in this example was €50. Neither figure describes an Almería Airport offer.
Road distances from Almería Airport
These are rounded driving distances, not straight-line distances or journey-time promises. Traffic, roadworks and your exact destination can change the route.
| Destination | Main route | Rounded road distance | Routing source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almería city centre, with A-7 as an alternative where appropriate | AL-12 | About 10 km | OSRM, read October 2026 |
| Roquetas de Mar | AL-12 and A-7 | About 40 km | OSRM, read October 2026 |
| San José | AL-3115 and AL-3108 | About 35 km | OSRM, read October 2026 |
| Tabernas | A-92 | About 35 km | OSRM, read October 2026 |
| Mojácar | A-7 and A-370 | About 85 km | OSRM, read October 2026 |
Routes calculated with the OSRM routing service and rounded to the nearest 5 km, read October 2026. Enter the address of your accommodation in your preferred navigator before setting off.
Compare Almería Airport car hire
- Set Almería Airport as the collection point.
- Open the rental conditions for each offer before paying.
- Compare the collection method, deposit, excess and fuel policy.
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Returning the car
- Follow your supplier’s return instructions rather than assuming every company uses the same area.
- Allow time to refuel if your agreement requires it.
- Photograph the car, mileage and fuel gauge where you leave it.
- Keep the agreement, return evidence and fuel receipt until the deposit is no longer held or has been returned.
- If using a key drop, photograph the parked car and record where and when you left the key.
Questions about Almería Airport car hire
Which car hire companies have desks at Almería Airport?
Aena lists Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Goldcar, Hertz and Sixt on its Almería Airport car hire page, read October 2026. Check your booking voucher because the collection instructions for your particular offer still apply.
Where are the car hire desks at Almería Airport?
Aena identifies the listed operators as car hire services at the airport. Follow the signs in the terminal, but use the collection instructions on your voucher if they specify a desk, meeting point or shuttle.
Are the car hire deposit and excess the same?
No. The deposit is security that may be held or charged at collection. The excess is the amount you may have to pay towards covered damage or theft under the rental agreement.
What fuel policy should I choose?
Compare the required fuel level at collection and return, any refuelling charge and whether unused fuel is refunded. Photograph the fuel gauge and keep your final fuel receipt.
How far is Almería city centre from the airport by road?
The routed distance is about 10 kilometres using the main approach via the AL-12. This is a rounded road distance from OSRM, read October 2026, and is not a journey-time estimate.
What should I check before leaving the collection area?
Check the damage report, tyres, wheels, glass, lights, fuel level and mileage. Photograph every side of the car and ask the supplier to record any missing damage before you drive away.