Car rental in Valencia
Compare local agencies and international brands. Typical economy prices start around €15 a day.
Know before you drive in Valencia
Valencia's low-emission zone (ZBE) covers nearly the whole city and applies 24/7. Since December 2025, vehicles without a DGT environmental label that are registered outside Valencia province are fined, so make sure your car displays a label.
Ciutat Vella, the old town, is a residential priority area with stricter access controls than the rest of the ZBE. Leave the car in a public car park outside it and explore on foot.
The Albufera Natural Park and the village of El Palmar are about 20–25 minutes south of the city on the CV-500 coastal road. Parking in El Palmar gets tight on weekends from April to September.
Before you book
Deposit
Most companies block a deposit on a credit card in the main driver's name. Local agencies often ask for less. Check the amount before you book.
Excess
Basic insurance usually leaves an excess of several hundred euros. Full or zero-excess cover removes it, at a daily cost.
Fuel policy
Choose full-to-full. Full-to-empty means paying the company's fuel price for a tank you rarely use up.
Valencia: questions
How much does a rental car cost in Valencia?
Economy cars start around €15 a day, and the average across car classes is about €28 a day (checked on Kayak). Prices are lower in winter and highest in July and August.
Do I need a credit card?
Most companies want a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. Some local agencies accept debit cards, usually with their full insurance.
Where is the booking made?
On the partner's site. getRentera sends you there with your city and dates filled in, and you pay the partner directly.
Do I need a car in Valencia?
For the city itself you rarely need one, as the old town has restricted access and the ZBE covers almost the entire municipality. A car is handy for the Albufera, the rice fields and beaches further along the coast.
When is the best time to drive out to the Albufera?
Boat trips on the lagoon run from about 10:00 until sunset, and the hour before sunset gives the best light over the rice fields. Weekdays in late September or October are much quieter than summer weekends.
