Car Dealers & Rentals in Marbella
Buy or rent a car in Marbella. New and used car dealers, plus long-term car rental options for expats.
You'll likely want a car in Marbella. Public transport exists but is limited, and most of life here requires driving. Your options: buy new, buy used, or long-term rent.
Your options:
- **Buy new:** Warranty, financing available, but highest cost and depreciation
- **Buy used:** Better value, but check history carefully (ITV, debts)
- **Long-term rental:** Flexibility, no ownership hassle, good for first year while you settle
- **Short-term rental:** For holidays or while deciding what to buy
Important for used cars:
In Spain, debts and fines can be attached to a vehicle, not just the owner. Always check a used car has no outstanding debts (cargas) before purchase. Your gestoria can do this check.
ITV: Spain's MOT equivalent. Required annually for cars over 4 years old.
Tips for Choosing
- Get a used car's history checked before purchase (trafico report shows debts/fines)
- Consider long-term rental for your first 6-12 months to stay flexible
- Don't forget to factor in transfer taxes (around 4-8% of purchase price for used cars)
- Check the ITV status before buying—failed or expired ITV means problems
- A gestoria can handle all the paperwork for buying/transferring a car
Recommended Car Dealers & Rentals
SOLO Car Sales
Multi-brand new and used car dealer in Nueva Andalucía's industrial estate. English-speaking staff guide non-Spanish buyers through the whole process, from financing to registration paperwork.
Polígono Industrial Nueva Campana, Nave 76, 29660 Nueva Andalucía, Marbella
Robertson Cars
British-run second-hand car dealer operating on the Costa del Sol for nearly 30 years. Specialises in quality Spanish-registered used cars and helping fellow expats find the right vehicle.
Europcar Marbella
Global rental chain with a downtown Marbella office on Avenida Ricardo Soriano. Short and long-term rentals across a wide vehicle range, with pickup options at Málaga airport and other coast-wide locations.
Marbesol Car Rental
Málaga-headquartered rental company serving Málaga airport, Marbella, and the wider Costa del Sol. Their "All Inclusive + 30" long-term option (30+ days) bundles full insurance, no excess, and free airport transfers—ideal for expats in their first months before buying.
BVRS Luxury Cars
Marbella luxury and classic car dealer on the Golden Mile. Stock rotates through Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and other premium brands, with both sales and sourcing of specific models on request.
Oasis Business Center, Local 16, Ctra N-340 km 176, Golden Mile, 29602 Marbella
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Last updated: April 2025