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Good to know
- IATA code
- AGP
- ICAO code
- LEMG
- Terminals
- 3
- To city centre
- 9 km
- Main road
- MA-21
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 17
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 12
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Rental desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Costa del Sol Málaga - Terminal 1
Offices 2Outside the airport
Offices 12
At Málaga-Costa del Sol
Málaga-Costa del Sol sits south-west of Málaga and north of Torremolinos. Málaga-Costa del Sol has 3 terminals. Malaga is 9 km away, by the MA-21; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
A second access road leads in from the MA20, alongside the main route. Both car parks, P1 and P2, have covered spaces and are reached through the transportation hub outside Terminal 3, which has separate arrival and departure levels.
Public transport into town
The Cercanías station sits underground at the Terminal 3 arrivals area, and its C-1 line runs both into Málaga and west along the coast via Torremolinos to Fuengirola. Buses leave from an underground bus station, and there is another stop outside the cargo terminal.
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Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Malaga from the airport?
9 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Which car rental companies serve Málaga-Costa del Sol?
At the airport: Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and 2 independent offices. Desks are in Costa del Sol Málaga - Terminal 1 and Costa del Sol Málaga - Terminal 2. Outside the airport, nearby: Avis, Centauro and 10 independent offices.