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Car Hire Bilbao

Bilbao Airport (BIO)
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Address
Aeropuerto De Bilbao - Loiu, Avis Counter Level 0, Bilbao, 48180, ES
Phone
(34) 902110198
Hours of operation
Sun
07:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Mon-Fri
07:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Sat
07:30 AM - 11:30 PM
24 hour drop off

Location Information

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Office is located on Level 0 of the car park opposite the terminal. (2 mins walk- no need for a shuttle bus).
LOCAL RENTER: Not Available
PREFERRED SERVICE: Yes. Preferred customer must come to the Preferred desk to pick up the key.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available

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Considered one of Europe’s top cultural hubs, Bilbao is home to the world-class Guggenheim Museum and on top of that is a city brimming with art and design, nightlife and revolutionary dining experiences.

Upon arrival, collect your Avis car rental from Bilbao Airport so you can easily explore this lively Spanish city, which boasts real character and culture. Then get back behind the wheel and let the open road drive you further.

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Where to go from Bilbao Airport

Pick up your chosen hire car from our rental desks in Bilbao Airport and have all the flexibility you need to discover the vibrant city of Bilbao and the surrounding Basque region beyond.

Adventure across rolling hills dotted with red-roofed houses and pristine coastlines backed by picturesque mountain views. Drive inland a couple of hours to the vineyard-speckled valleys of La Rioja or head east along the coast to the bright lights of San Sebastian, where you’ll find some of Spain’s finest restaurants and tapas bars. With its close proximity to France, you can even cross the border and have a day out in Biarritz.

With its own language and distinct culture, there is plenty to explore in this fascinating region of northern Spain.

What to do in Bilbao

Bilbao’s centre is a mere 15-minute drive from Bilbao Loiu Airport, via the N-637.

Art lovers will be greatly pleased with the city’s abundance of culture, but this vibrant town in the beautiful Basque country has even more to offer. Once an industrial city, Bilbao has come a long way. This is mostly thanks to the arrival of the Guggenheim museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Every visitor should spend some time here and be sure to see the Puppy – a 12m tall dog made of begonias, making it a stunningly aromatic attraction.

If you’re seeking something a little more under-the-radar, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is a must. The historic Casco Viejo neighbourhood (the city’s Old Town) is filled with churches, restaurants and boutiques. It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon. The Teatro Arriaga opera house is also here, with a grand interior to match its exterior. For more fine architecture, stop by the Zubizuri bridge, featuring a glass walkway in one section that allows you to ‘walk on air’.

The Mercado de la Ribera is a busy marketplace filled with fresh goods. Take a moment to admire its art nouveau design too. Spend time in the Ensanche – a district on the other side of the river. Filled with restaurants, cafes and shops, it’s the most cosmopolitan part of the city.

With your Avis hire car you’ll get to the heart of Bilbao and all it has to offer.

Road trips from Bilbao Airport

After exploring Bilbao, travel beyond the city borders to discover more of Spain’s fascinating cities and towns. All you have to do is drive.

San Sebastián
Drive for just over an hour and you’ll reach San Sebastián. The most beautiful part of this coastal city is its Old Quarter. Be sure to visit the Parroquia Santa Maria to admire its 18th century baroque architecture. Walk up Monte Urgull to be rewarded with a charming castle at the top. The city also has a number of museums, including the San Telmo Museum, but it’s the beaches that really make San Sebastián. The central Playa de la Concha is the most popular stretch of sand. Nearby iPlaya de Gros is equally beautiful.

Biarritz
Biarritz, once the holiday destination favoured by royalty, is just under two hours up the road from Bilbao. Visit the ‘Beach of Kings’ and stroll up to the lighthouse, which boasts spectacular views of the surrounds. Visit the Russian Orthodox Church and the old promenade along Grande Plage. Be sure to see Fishermen’s Port, which was built during Napoleon’s reign.

Elorrio
Elorrio lies in the centre of the Basque country, just a 40-minute drive from Bilbao. This small town is surrounded by stunning mountains and filled with architecture dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The Necrópolis de Argiñeta Tombs are nearby, as is the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, where spectacular views await.

It’s time to explore Bilbao and beyond. Just pick up your Avis hire car and drive.

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Renter Requirements

  • Optional Coverages
  • Credit Card Policies
  • Debit Card Policies
  • Drivers License
  • Public Liability and Property Damage
  • Age Requirements
  • Delivery and Collection
  • Estimated Totals
  • Fuel Policy
  • ID Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • One Way Rentals
  • Rental Options
  • Returns
  • Travel Into Other Countries
  • Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
  • Voucher

Damage

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage processing fee of 45.98 Euro and loss of use of 56.87 Euro or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.


How much is the excess?
Customer is liable for full value of the Avis vehicle if Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not taken. Purchase of CDW reduces liability to an amount between 1452.00 Euro and 3025.00 Euro depending on car group rented in the event of an accident or damage to the Avis vehicle.


How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If its included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 28.64 Euro and 75.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.


Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 19.12 Euro and 50.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.


Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero. Having windscreen protection also means you will not pay an admin fee.


How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you have bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 8.02 Euro and 12.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:

  • Water or fire damage, that was not your fault.
  • Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
  • Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract

What do I have to pay if I do not have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you will have to pay:

  • Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
  • Plus our loss of use
  • Plus an administration fee

Where can I find information of damage charges I have paid?
If we find damage, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.es/tu-avis/facturas.

Theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.


How much is the excess?
Customer is liable for full value of the Avis vehicle if Theft Protection (TP)is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 1200.00 Euro and 2500.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of parts or all of the Avis vehicle.


How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 6.59 Euro and 16.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 19.12 Euro and 50.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.


What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.


Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

  • Keys being left in the vehicle
  • Keys being lost or stolen
  • Using the vehicle in breach of the contract

What do I have to pay if I do not have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you will have to pay:

  • The cost of replacement
  • Plus our loss of use

If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.


Where can I find information of theft charges I have paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here, http://www.avis.es/tu-avis/facturas.

Damage to people and their property

What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.


Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:

  • By you breaking the contract for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
  • By you breaking the law
  • As a result of your negligence or recklessness.

What products cover the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. It reduces the amount you have to pay in the event of an accident to zero per claim depending on the claim you make. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

  • A maximum of 100.000,00 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
  • A maximum of 25.000,00 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
  • Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.


How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 4.00 Euro and 6.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) reduces your excess to zero per claim and provides the following enhanced benefits:

  • A maximum of 200.000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
  • A maximum of 50.000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
  • Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
  • Baggage up to 6.000 Euro per vehicle excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of 350,00 Euro per item)
  • Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to 750.00 Euro
  • Emergency travel expenses up to 750.00 Euro

Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.


How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 6.00 Euro and 8.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

What will you pay if I do not have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Protection packages

I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
No, we do not offer protection packages.

Third party protection products

I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs.  It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.