Car hire at Bilbao Airport
The airport car hire offices are in the passenger terminal. Compare the collection point, deposit, excess and fuel policy before you book. Also see our new guide for Asturias Airport car hire to the west.
At a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- BIO / LEBB
- Distance to city centre
- 12 km (about 15 minutes by car via BI-631 / A-8)
- Terminal
- Single passenger terminal (La Paloma)
- Car hire desks
- Terminal arrivals: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Keddy by Europcar, OK Mobility
- Phone
- +34 913 211 000
Car hire desks and suppliers
According to Aena's Bilbao Airport car hire page, suppliers operate desks inside the terminal arrivals area.
| Supplier | Desk location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Budget | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Europcar | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Hertz | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Enterprise | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| Keddy by Europcar | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
| OK Mobility | Terminal arrivals | Terminal desk |
Compare Bilbao Airport car hire
- Set Bilbao Airport (BIO) as the collection point.
- Open each offer's rental conditions before choosing.
- Compare the deposit, excess, fuel policy and pick-up type.
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Getting there
Bilbao city centre is 12 km from the airport, taking about 15 minutes by car via the BI-631. Bizkaibus line A3247 connects the airport to the city centre every 15 minutes (about 15 minutes, €3.00 single ticket as of October 2026).
On arrival
- Read the voucher before landing. Look for a desk name, terminal location, shuttle stop or representative meeting point.
- After baggage reclaim, enter arrivals. Follow the airport's car hire signs if your supplier has a terminal office.
- Present the booking documents. Have the main driver's licence, identification, payment card and voucher ready.
Questions about Bilbao Airport car hire
Where are the car hire desks at Bilbao Airport?
Aena places the car hire offices inside the terminal arrivals area. Follow the car hire signs after collecting your baggage.
How far is Bilbao Airport from the city centre?
12 km, about 15 minutes by car via the BI-631.
What should I check before leaving the car park?
Check the recorded damage, fuel level, mileage and return instructions. Photograph every side of the car before driving away.
Sources
Terminal layout and car hire office location: Aena, Bilbao Airport car hire. Checked October 2026. Distance to city centre: OSRM routing from airport coordinates (43.3011, -2.9106) to Bilbao centre, rounded. Checked October 2026.