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Car Hire at Bilbao Train Station - Best of the Basque Region

Idyllically situated on the banks of the River Nervión, a short distance from the city's Old Town, Bilbao Train Station (also known as Abando Station) is a major railway hub that offers travellers regular regional, commuter and long-distance services throughout Spain, as well as the high-speed Alvia line. Passengers can travel direct to Bilbao from dozens of major Spanish cities like Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid, whilst connecting with Bilbao's metro, tram and bus services. It is also situated adjacent to Bilbao Concordia Train Station which conveniently serves countless local trains, such as the FEVE services to the nearby city of Santander.

The station is perfectly placed for visitors looking to pick up their car hire at Bilbao Train Station and see all the main sights with the minimum of effort. Bilbao's ancient historic centre surrounding the cathedral is a short drive away; just turn right on exiting the station and head down the street called Naffora Kelela which takes you over the bridge. Besides the cathedral, the lovely Casco Viejo (Old Town) is a major draw for tourists with a plethora of attractions, including the church of San Nicolás de Bari which features a Baroque façade and a uniquely-shaped octagonal interior.

But if there's one thing that's put Bilbao firmly on the map in recent years it's the amazing Guggenheim Museum, which is home to one of the Europe's most important art collections. With over 28,000 square-metres of exhibition space, it is bursting with contemporary and modern art masterpieces, with a number of timeless treausres like Joseph Beuy’s Lightning with Stag in its Glare and Jeff Koons’ colossal sculpture he named Puppy. The building itself is a spectacular work of art, a groundbreaking example of 20th-century architecture designed by famous architect Frank Gehry.

The largest city of the beautiful Basque province of northern Spain, Bilbao is the gateway to a magnificent region dotted with interesting sites and fascinating places to visit. The enchanting seaside city of San Sebastian is a short drive east along the coast on the AP-8 motorway, passing many of the area's best beaches en route. Driving a similar distance west brings you to Santander, another of northern Spain's top holiday destinations offering a wealth of tourist attractions with several fine sandy beaches close by.

Auto Europe offers outstanding car rental services to suit all travellers' needs and budgets. We invite you to make a quick search in our state-of-the-art booking engine to compare suppliers, vehicles and the wide choice of pick-up locations whilst planning your next trip to the vibrant city of Bilbao. If you can't find what you're looking for online, please ask our award-winning rental specialists for assistance and they will be more than happy to find you the best deal. For added peace of mind, take a look at our Bilbao car hire reviews page to read the comments posted by our some of our previous customers in the city.

Station Information

Bilbao Train Station (called Estación de Abando Indalecio Prieto in the local language) is a major railway terminus in the Abando district of central Bilbao. It caters for several long- and medium-distance services (operated by Renfe) as well as a number of commuter rail services within the Bilbao metropolitan area (operated by Cercanías). The first station was opened in 1863 with the inauguration of northern Spain's original Bilbao-Orduña railway line. Today it is a busy transport hub with direct access to the city's extensive Metro network and the local tram services, along with dozens of local and regional bus routes.

Where to pick up my car hire at Bilbao Train Station

Thanks to its excellent location in the heart of the city centre, our customers never have any problems picking up their car rental at Bilbao Train Station, especially as many of our most prestigious vehicle suppliers (including Europcar, Hertz and Sixt) have their offices either right inside the station or just a stone's throw away from the main entrance. To make the pick-up process as quick as possible, it's always a good idea to have all the necessary documents about your person when you arrive to collect your vehicle, including your passport, driving licence, car hire booking voucher and details of any coverage you might have purchased in advance, such as Auto Europe's popular Full Damage & Theft Protection policy.

	Europcar at Bilbao Train Station Entrada al Parking por C/Batlen 22 Bilbao, Spain 48008 +34 911505000	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm and Sun 9am-1pm/4-8pm
	Hertz at Bilbao Train Station Calle Hurtado de Amezaga 44 Bilbao, Spain 48008 +34 946 050 444	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm and Sat 9am-midday (closed Sun)
	Sixt at Bilbao Train Station Plaza Circular 2 Bilbao, Spain 48008 +34 871 18 01 92‎	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm (Sat & Sun 8am-4.30pm)

Station facilities

As you would expect from a long-established rail transportation hub in the centre of a large city, Bilbao Train Station offers its many daily passengers a full complement of on-site facilities and amenities. The station is also totally wheelchair-accessible and very family-friendly with baby-changing facilities with a choice of places to eat (burgers, etc.) and a selection of bars and cafés for travellers to use in-between boarding their trains. Bilbao Train Station offers passengers the chance to browse and make pruchaes in a number of shops selling clothes and accessories, with others offering souvenirs and books, etc.

How to get to and from Bilbao Train Station

A network of railway lines converge in Bilbao, which makes it the ideal choice for people choosing to rent a car at Bilbao Train Station and explore the city and the rest of the Basque region in total comfort. Together with its excellent motorways and dual carriageways leading into and out of the city centre, drivers generally find that it's relatively quick and easy to navigate their way around the city by car. Furthermore, high-speed train services connect Bilbao with Madrid in two hours and Paris in less than six. Spain's national rail company Renfe also operates regular long-distance routes to a selection of large cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Logroño, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Salamanca, Malaga, A Coruña, Vigo, Burgos, Leon and Segovia. Bilbao Train Station is also a busy public transport hub with the city's popular Metro network having its own stop at the station, as well as the city’s Euskotran tram line which also stops very close to the main entrance.

Parking tips

If you've booked your car hire at Bilbao Train Station and are looking to park it up someplace central in order to see all the city's main sights, then don't worry because you'll have plenty of great parking possibilities at your displosal. Parking in Bilbao (especially near the train station) is a convenient and very affordable option if you take into account the many car parks located in and around the city centre. You might also want to consider the popular Park and Ride (P+R) car parks that are readily available in suitable locations, all of which are large and connected to the Bilbao Metro system, which means that you can park your vehicle at low-cost and comfortably access the main tourist attractions by public transport.

Useful links

Bilbao Tourist Info

Basque Region Tourist Info