Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Driving Directions and Car Hire / Rental
(Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain)
Gateway to the Basque region of northern Spain, Bilbao Airport (BIO) has some excellent road links with the rest of the country, as well as to south-west France.
The airport is conveniently linked to the A-8, which leads east to San Sebastian, Irun and France and west to the ferry port of Santander. Also nearby is the AP-68, which connects Bilbao to Vitoria, Logrono, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Burgos and Madrid.
Car Rental, Driving and Rules of the Road in Bilbao
Just 12 km / 7 miles from Bilbao, the airport lies on the northern side of the city and can be reached by crossing either the Salve or the Rontegi bridges, taking an Archanda tunnel to the Corredor del Txorrieri motorway. Along the Corredor del Txorrieri motorway are plenty of signs directing vehicles to Bilbao Airport.
Other prominent roads surrounding Bilbao Airport include the N-637 and the Avenida de Txorierri to the south, while the Avenida de Larrakoetxe-Derio Etorbidea and the Avenida Zabaloetxe edges the airport's northern perimeter.
Speed limits in Bilbao, Spain
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Once on a main highway or motorway, access to Bilbao Airport is fast and comfortable. However, negotiating city centre traffic can be time consuming, particularly during peak hours or holiday periods. Therefore, leave plenty of time to reach the airport to ensure you do not need to rush to board your flight.
Bilbao Airport (BIO) Airport Car Rental / Car Hire
Four of the largest European car hire companies are represented at Bilbao Airport and rental desks are located outside the Arrivals gate. With Bilbao being an important tourism and business centre for the region, renting a car is very popular with visitors, so be sure to book the make and model you desire well in advance of your intended arrival.
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Bilbao Airport:
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- National Atesa
Bilbao Airport (BIO) Car Rental
Bilbao Airport (BIO): Virtual Google Maps
