Driving in Malaga, Spain - Guide for foreigners

Driving in Malaga, Spain

While Malaga city invites to learn more about its rich history, culture and the cheerful mediterranean life of the Costa del Sol, the beautiful natural environment of this province inspires visitors to explore the countryside. Southern Spain is a delight for the senses and a car rental in Malaga is the best way to discover all that this region bathed by the sun and great weather can offer.

Driving along the Costa del Sol offers the marvelous opportunity to experience the Spanish country at its most charming and car rental in Malaga is exceptionally easy. Numerous rental car agents operate from within the airport, but you can usually save a few Euros by going to cheaper rental companies across the road from the airport, rather than renting from a company inside the airport. Here are a few practical tips for driving in Malaga.

Can I drive in Spain?

Foreigners, who are in Spain as tourists and want to rent a car, must have an at least two years old valid driver’s license and be over 23 years. Don´t forget that Spaniards drive on the right side of the road.

Malaga is crossed by several major traffic routes, the main ones are Paseo Maritimo de Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Paseo del Parque, Alameda Principal and Avenida Andalucia. In all directions, either the city centre or the highway is signposted, so that the orientation is not complicated. But anyone who goes into the labyrinth of narrow streets should have a good city map or a navigation device.

Parking in Malaga

The historic city center of Malaga is designed largely as pedestrian zoneand closed to motor traffic.

The search for an available parking space can be complicated in the city. If you really want to go by car to the centre is well advised to go directly to underground a car park.

Driving routes in Malaga

In the province of Malaga, the national road N-340 runs along the coast through all the towns on the Costa del Sol. Since this has led to a continuous overload of the coastal municipalities was built the ring road highway A-7/E-15 (Autovia de Mediterraneo). It begins in the East at La Herradura (Granada) and leads to Malaga, where it leads around the western suburbs and continues in the direction of Fuengirola and Marbella. Similarly, there is also running parallel the toll highway AP-7.

To the north runs in the province the highway A-45 to Antequera and in direction of Cordoba. Apart from the coastal highway only national highways run north into the hinterland, for example, the A-397 to Ronda.

For your convenience you can book your car online. This is the best option because this way it is ensured that the car you want will be waiting for you at Malaga airport. if planning your visit to this city, car hire in Malaga will not only ensure comfort when traveling, but also many beautiful places to discover during your stay in Malaga while driving and enjoying the beautiful landscape.