Should you rent a car in Gibraltar?
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Gibraltar Introduction
If you are just making a short visit the rock itself, then there is clearly no need to hire a car as it is easy to walk both around Gibraltar itself and to walk from the airport to any part of the peninsula. However, for anything longer than a day or two, then you will want to head into Spain, and a hire car is going to make this a great deal easier, despite the hassles of crossing the border, however you choose to do it.
Why should you rent a car in Gibraltar?
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In terms of factors like the cost of the hire itself, fuel costs, road tolls and parking charges, is it worth hiring a car in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar Car hire summary
Cheapest rate for one week
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€90
#86/300
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How much should I expect to pay in the peak season?
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€205
# 133/300
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Free parking score
Total 6 - of which 2 have free parking. [full notes - parking] |
33%
#187/300
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Why not? Visiting Gibraltar without a car
Gibraltar public transport quick facts
Overall public transport score
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30%
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Walking and Cycling Overview
Active travel score
(walking + cycling) |
50%
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VERDICT:
Should you rent a car in Gibraltar? Based on Gibraltar being so poorly connected to Andalusia by public transport, and Gibraltar Airport car hire prices being very reasonable compared with nearby Spanish cities, you will certainly be much better off with a hire car. However, there are various interesting options to explore both the rock and beyond by everything from cable car to boat to scenic train from slightly further afield – or indeed in a different continent! Therefore, even though a car is useful, with a bit of planning, it is perfectly easy to get by without a car.
VERDICT: YES (a car is extemely useful for driving into Spain but not essential)
Ratings
Car rental in - Gibraltar Need v worth & should!
Do you need a car in Gibraltar?
Based on comparison with transit, walking and cycling. |
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Is it worth hiring a car in Gibraltar?
Based on value for money |
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Should you rent a car in Gibraltar?
Weighing up the above, if you are asking about hiring a car, is it a good idea? |
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Who is travelling?
Is it worth renting a car in Gibraltar if I am a solo / budget traveller?
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What about for 2 people travelling together?
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For families?
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Where are you staying?
Do you need a car in Gibraltar if we are staying in a central area?
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What if we are staying on the edge of the city/resort?
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Or in a rural area?
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What is your attitude towards driving?
Should I hire a car in Gibraltar if I prefer not to drive?
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If I am easy either way?
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If I prefer to drive?
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Verdict
Go back up to:
Would you hire a car in Gibraltar?
Have you driven in Gibraltar?
Do you agree with our advice on whether or not it's worth hiring a car in Gibraltar?
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