Car hire in Córdoba
6 offices in Córdoba · Spain
Córdoba packs the Mezquita-Catedral, the Jewish Quarter and the flower-filled patios that burst into bloom each spring into its compact historic centre. But the province stretches far beyond: whitewashed villages in the Subbética, endless olive groves and castles dotting the countryside. The AVE high-speed train drops you right in the centre — and that's where many travellers discover the rest of the territory is out of reach without a car of their own.
Córdoba has no commercial airport, so the usual routine is to collect your car at the combined train and bus station, superbly connected to Madrid, Seville and Malaga by AVE. There are also offices in the Las Quemadas industrial estate, plus options in Antequera or Úbeda if you're combining your visit with Jaén or Malaga. With six pick-up points in the area, planning your route couldn't be simpler.
Search cars in CórdobaWhy hire a car in Córdoba
- The train and bus station lets you step off the AVE and drive away within minutes, with no need for transfers from Seville or Malaga.
- Medina Azahara, the castles of Almodóvar and the Subbética (Zuheros, Priego, Iznájar) have little or no public transport.
- The office network includes Úbeda and Antequera, making combined routes through inland Andalusia easy without doubling back to your starting point.
Day trips near Córdoba
- Medina Azahara — The palace-city of the Umayyad caliphate, just ~15 min from the centre; driving yourself means you're not tied to shuttle timetables.
- Zuheros and the Subbética — A whitewashed village perched over a gorge, with the Cueva de los Murciélagos and the Vía Verde del Aceite, ~1 hr away on the motorway.
- Almodóvar del Río — A spectacular medieval castle above the Guadalquivir, familiar from TV series, ~25 min towards Seville.
- Priego de Córdoba — Cordoban Baroque, the historic Villa quarter and monumental fountains amid denomination-of-origin olive groves, ~1 hr 15 min away.
Where to pick up your car
- Antequera Estacion de Tren
- Cordoba Estacion de Autobuses-Tren
- Cordoba Las Quemadas
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I collect the car if I arrive in Córdoba by AVE?
There are car hire desks right inside the train and bus station, so you can step off the AVE and drive away without any transfers. There's also an office in the Las Quemadas industrial estate, handy for flexible drop-offs.
Can I park near the historic centre?
The area around the Mezquita is largely pedestrianised or restricted-access. The practical option is to use the public car parks around the perimeter, such as those in the Ribera area or Paseo de la Victoria, and explore the Jewish Quarter on foot.
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