Car Rental Bilbao

Parking in Bilbao

• Street Parking – OTA-TAO public street parking is available across Bilbao, providing convenient access to key attractions across the city.
• Parking Plaza De Euskadi (48009) – is a multi-story parking lot close to the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, the Estuary of Bilbao, and the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao.
• Harrobi Plaza 1 (48003) – is an indoor parking lot close to the Erribera merketua, the Museo de Reproducciones Artisticas and Miribilla Parkea.

Key roads in Bilbao

• E70 is a European route that connects Bilbao to France, Italy and Slovenia, among others.
• AP68 connects Bilbao to southern Spain and the Mediterranean Coast via a toll road motorway, ending in Zaragoza.
• BI-625 circles the city, connecting with the N-637 in the east, as well as the A-8 and N-634 in the west.

How to get from Bilbao to Guggenheim Museum

It takes around 10 minutes to drive the one miles from our Hertz San Pio X Plaza rental lot to the Guggenheim Museum.

1. Leave the car rental lot at San Pio X Plaza, 2, 48014.
2. Turn onto C. Francesc Macià Kalea and head southwest toward Blas de Otero Kalea.
3. Take a left into Ribera de Botica Vieja
4. Take the 3^rd exit onto Hermanos Aguirre Kalea on the roundabout.
5. At the next roundabout take the 4^th exit onto Deustuko Zubia.
6. Once  you reach Euskadi Plaza take the 4^th exit onto Ramón Rubial Kalea.
7. Turn right onto Abandoibarra Etorbidea.
8. At the next roundabout take the 2^nd exit and continue onto Abandoibarra Etorbidea.

How to get from Bilbao to Vitoria

Vitoria is just a 50-minute drive from Bilbao. Join the E-70/A-8 from the N-634 then follow the AP-68 and N-622 to Luis Olariaga Kalea. Continue to Arrigako Atea Kalea to arrive in the heart of Vitoria.

Best hotels in Bilbao

NYX Hotel Bilbao

Areatza Kalea, 4, 48005 Bilbao

NYX Hotel Bilbao stands only two minutes from a metro station and three minutes from Bilbao Cathedral - a perfect base for those wanting to explore the best of Bilbao. The hotel has asleek interior, with decorative artwork and a vibrant, modern atmosphere. Treat yourself in the Clash Bar, game-up on the retro arcade consoles, or sweat it out in the fitness center.

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Erribera Kalea, 13, 48005 Bilbao

Just over a 20-minute walk from Guggenheim Museum and perched on Bilbao’s waterfront, Hotel Tayko is an elegant and convenient stay for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the city. Rooms are modern, melding industrial chic and sophisticated style. Each room comes with a desk, coffee machine, free WiFi, a private bathroom with shower, and a TV. There’s also a lounge, fitness center, and Michelin Star restaurant on site.

Ercilla de Bilbao

Ercilla Kalea, 37, 39, 48011 Bilbao

Ercilla de Bilbao is nestled in the heart of the riverside Indauztu district - a hub of modern culture and wonderful park life. Only a one-minute walk from the metro station, seven from the Museum of Fine arts, and surrounded by shops, it’s a great location to experience the best of Bilbao. Indulge your senses at the on-site restaurant, finish your day in the fitness center, and relax in rooms where vintage style meets modern design.

Best restaurants in Bilbao

ETXANOBE

Calle Juan Ajuriaguerra Kalea, 8, 48009, Bilbao

ETXANOBE embodies fine dining in Bilbao - a gastronomic restaurant in the heart of the city, with a penchant for upscale, modern dining in an intimate and elegant setting. Meat and fish dishes are masterfully plated, with sublime drink pairings and an extensive menu. Sample their five-course offering, with selections such as octopus, ribs euskaltxerri pork, or scampi carpaccio and turn your meal into an experience.

Restaurante Víctor Montes

PI. Neuva, 8, 48005 Bilbao

Víctor Montes is a well-established restaurant specializing in Basque pintxos—tapas. Set in a rustic-looking former market space, covered wall-to-wall by racks of bottles, it oozes a unique ambiance. Victor Montes has built itself as a reference to Basque Country’s cuisine and culinary roots, both in its location and its menu.

Gure Toki

PI. Neuva, 12, 48005 Bilbao

Gure Toki embodies Bilbao’s industrial history, with an industrial-chic design in a modern space that serves the best of contemporary Basque cooking and tapas. The menu features modern interpretations of traditional recipes including seafood and meat dishes.

Best things to do in Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum

Abandoibarra Etorbidea, 2, 48009

The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, houses a wealth of modern and contemporary art, and stands as a monolith of modernism, titanium, glass, and limestone. There’s over 250 pieces on display in this unique space, and it has become a center of culture in Bilbao since it opened in 1997. Visitors from across the globe come to visit the Guggenheim for both the impressive exhibits and outstanding architecture, which is a work of art initself.

Erribera Merkatua

Erribera Kalea, 48005 Bilbao

The Erribera merkatua is a historic marketplace in Bilbao, near the Church of San Antón. There’s a fantastic selection of Basque Country ingredients among the stalls, including produce, meats, fish, bread, and pickles as well as food and drink stalls. The street’s stones, bustling with activity, give an authentic look into life in Bilbao.

Nervión River

Nervión River, Bilbao

The River Nervión winds through Bilbao, cutting through the city and creating a scenic, vibrant waterfront that joins into an estuary. Spend your day at the market nearby or enjoy a city tour on the waters passing sights such as the Maritime Museum. On foot, you can follow the river to the Guggenheim and enjoy the artworks that adorn the edge of the waterfront. Be sure to capture a photo here, for the perfect memento to look back on.