Rent a cheap car hire from Gibraltar Airport for Spain's Costa del Sol and more!  One of the few Class A airports in the world, Gibraltar Airport currently only hosts scheduled flights to the United Kingdom.  Just 500 meters from Gibraltar’s centre, it is equally close to the town La Linea in Spain.  Gibraltar Airport offers connections to London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, London Gatwick, Liverpool, and East Midlands Airport.  Save with Gibcar.com on a cheap car rental in Spain.

Gibraltar is a British territory on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula.  It sits at the entrance of the Mediterranean, facing the Strait of Gibraltar. To the North it shares a land border with Spain, on its East side are the settlements of Sandy Bay and Catalan Bay, and the majority of the population reside on the West side.  Popular for it's lovely Mediterranean climate and scenery, Gibraltar features cheap fares from the UK, VAT-free shopping, and easy access to Spain's Costa del Sol by car hire.

Gibraltar is one of the most populated territories in the world, with over four thousand inhabitants per square kilometre.  Human habitation in Gibraltar traces back to 128,000 BC, but its rich recorded history begins with the Phoenicians in 950 BC. It was one of the pillars of Hercules in the Greek legend about the creation of the Straight of Gibraltar; it passed seven centuries of Moorish control, then the Spanish Reconquista, before its Anglo-Dutch capture in 1704; leading to its present status as a British territory.

Gibraltar also has a rich flora and fauna, with more than 500 species of flowering plants.  It is famously the home of the only remaining wild monkeys in Europe, the Barbary Macaques.  The Bay of Gibraltar is host to Dolphins and Whales and the area sees a slew of migrating birds each year.  Weather in Gibraltar is Mediterranean and Subtropical with mild winters and warm summers.  The official language in Gibraltar is English.

Pick-up your cheap rental car from Gibraltar Airport and head to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.  Though it serves as a serious study area, the nature reserve also offers sightseeing opportunities such as the famous semi-wild "rock apes", caves, tunnels, large military guns, and sites of geological and historical interest.

Take a drive down to Europa Point in your Gibraltar car rental to where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.  You can actually see the coast of Africa from Europa Point!

Other fun things to do in Gibraltar by car rental include dolphin watching at the Bay of Gibraltar, shopping, the Gibraltar Museum, and enjoying tasty food in the many great Gibraltar bars and restaurants.  Some of the top areas to visit for a good meal or nightlife are Queensway Quay, Marina Bay, Ocean Village, or Casemates Square.  Hire a car in Gibraltar and start your adventure with a 7 seater car, luxury car or estate car hire.

Drive your rental car from Gibraltar Airport into the town for a scenic walk along the Mediterranean Steps.  Beginning at the Jew's Gate bird observatory and winding around the eastern side of The Rock, this hike provides the most fantastic views and leads you up to popular attractions such as the Barbary Macaques, the Siege Tunnels, and St. Michael's Cave.

Drive down to the South Area of Gibraltar by car rental to see key historical sites for the area and amazing views of the fishing village and cliffs.

Within driving distance from Gibraltar are several attractions in neighboring Spanish towns.  Nearby towns worth checking out on a day trip from Gibraltar by car hire include Puerto Banus, Marbella, Estepona, Tarifa, Algeciras, Archos de la Frontera, Ronda, Cadiz, Jerez, Seville, Cordoba and Algarve Portugal.  See our section above Top Day Trips from Gibraltar by Car for a list of places to visit with links to more information about the attractions in each town.

After a long day touring the area attractions by cheap Gibraltar Airport car hire you might want to rest in one of Gibraltar's fine hotels.

There are many options to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.

• Caleta Hotel Gibraltar
• Rock Hotel Gibraltar
• Eliott Hotel Gibraltar
• Queens Hotel Gibraltar
• Continental Hotel Gibraltar.

On the Spanish side of the border is the Iberostar City Hotel Campo de Gibraltar, a mix of luxury and functionality over the bay of Algeciras, very close to Gibraltar.  Located just 15 minutes from Sotogrande is the AC La Linea Hotel on the promenade of La Línea de la Concepción, 1 km from the city centre.

For the most breathtaking view of the Costa de la Luz check out the Citymar Mediterráneo Hotel.  We offer the lowest rates on 7 seater car rentals, 9 seater cars, luxury car hires and more in Gibraltar.