
7 seater minivan and car hire Spain
Spain is the perfect location for a family holiday, and if you need to get around, you will need a minivan that can seat your group or family in comfort and style. The solution is to hire a 7-seater car whilst in Spain, or indeed larger 8 or 9-seater minivans if you need that extra space.
Prices vary, and we suggest booking in the low season if you wish to make savings on rental costs and are flexible with your travel dates. Whilst providers now hold a good selection of people carriers in their rental fleets, demand can still outstrip supply. As such, we strongly advise early booking. If necessary you can take advantages of out 24-hour full refund cancellation policy. So no need to wait until the last minute to secure your minivan.
MPVRentals offer 7 seater car hire Alicante and other popular ASpanish locations at affordable prices. Minivan rental Spain is always in high demand, so please book well in advance. 7 seater car hire Malaga airport is a great option for the larger family. The extra size just gives that extra level of luxury that makes it worth the little bit extra cash. We can also provide 7 seater Barcelona car hire with Free Miles. Some providers are now offering one or two free additional drivers in Spain.
We also have diesel and automatic variants of the popular people carries, but demand is high, all cars come with full insurance and unlimited miles or fee miles.
7 seater car rental options, Spain
The 7 and 8 seater passenger van is the perfect solution for large families or groups looking for transportation. With ample space for 7 or 8 passengers with some luggage space. .
9 seater passenger van rental Spain
Depending on the location in Spain, the choice of 9 seater van hire can be limited. We advise booking 9 seater passenger van hire well in advance if your travel dates.
Where to rent a car In Spain
Car rental is available at all points of entry and also local trains stations. If you are spending a few days in one of the major towns, best to book on the day you are planning to leave on your road trip.
The most popular locations in Spain are :
- Malaga airport – see 7 seater car rental deals
- Malaga Train Station – see 8 & 7 seater car rental deals
- Madrid Airport see – see 7 seater car rental deals
- Barcelona Airport – see 7 seater car rental deals
- Barcelona Train Station – see 7 & 8 seater car rental deals
- Alicante airport – see 7 seater car rental deals
Where to Rent A Car In Valencia
Where to Rent A Car In Valencia
After arriving into Valencia airport proceed to the arrival’s hall to locate the car rental desk, if you are booked on a shuttle service follow signs for shuttle service. Apart from the local airport, a rental car can be booked and picked from the following locations.
- Valencia Airport (VLC) – see 7 & 9 seater car rental deals
- Valencia Train Station – see 9 & 7 seater car rental deals
- Valencia Port – see 9 & 7 seater car rental deals
- Valencia Bus Station – see car rental deals
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- All Locations in the city of Stuttgart
Alamo, GOBYCAR, Green Motion, Flexways, Routes Valencia and Enterprise offer a good choice of rental cars at Valencia airport. In the 7 seater car rental category you can compare Mercedes-Benz V Class, smaller Ford Max ( 5+2 ) seats and full size Ford Galaxy. Please take note that luggage is fairly restricted in this category of minivan. If all 7 passengers were to have their own luggage, you would have a storage problem. If space is an issue, consider opting for a 9 seater, giving some additional space if all 9 seats are not used.
Map of top Spanish minivan rental locations
Malaga airport
Malaga airport
Malaga Train Station
Malaga Train Station
Madrid Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Train Station
Barcelona Train Station
Alicante airport
Alicante airport
Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport
Santander Airport
Santander Airport
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria
La Palma
La Palma
Spain Car Rental Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
🗺️ Car rental locations |
300+ |
🛫 Airport locations |
Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante, Valencia, Seville, Palma de Mallorca |
💼 Popular suppliers |
Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Goldcar |
🚙 Popular car types |
Compact cars, Family sedans, SUVs, Luxury cars, 7-seater MPVs, 7-seater minivans |
💶 Lowest price |
€12 per day |
🏷️ Cheapest supplier |
Goldcar |
🌐 Official tourism board |
Spain.info — Official Tourism Website of Spain |
Passenger van rental prices in Spain (Per Day) 2025/2026
These are budget-friendly prices. Expect to pay more for premium vans, for example, a Mercedes Vito or a Ford Transit Custom.
Required documents to rent a car in Spain
1) A Valid Driving Licence
The lead driver must have a valid driving licence. All suppliers will insist that you have held the driving licence for at least two years come pickup date. Please note, other suppliers may require you to have held a licence for a longer period. Please refer to the supplier’s terms for the exact requirements
Licence in English Alphabet
The licence should be from your Country of domicile (where you live) and if it is NOT in the English or Roman alphabet then you will also need an International Driving permit (IDP)
2) A Credit Card or in Some Cases a Debit Card for Local Security Deposit
All rental companies will require a local security deposit. Most will only accept a credit card in the name of the lead driver. However, a growing number will also accept a Debit Visa Card. Please refer to the section titled “Can I Use a Debit Card in Spain for Local Security Deposit?” for a more complete explanation.
How Much is the Local Security Deposit
3) Proof of Identity
The rental company will accept your passport, which they will photocopy as proof of identity.
4) A Car Rental Voucher
If you book online you will be issued a car rental voucher, this must also be presented to the local rental company.
Can I Use a Debit Card in Spain for Local Security Deposit?
Some, but NOT all rental companies, are now accepting debit cards for local security deposit. For example car hire Spain car hire without a credit card is available with Routes, Alamo, Record Go, Alquicoche will accept either Debit Card or Credit card in the name of the lead driver. Others that include OK Mobility, Alamo and Enterprise will only accept a credit card in the name of the lead driver.
Steps to hiring a car with no or low deposit in Spain
Steps to hiring a car with no or low deposit in Spain
As the suppliers that offer zero deposit car rental will vary from location to location, we advise following the steps below to find the current car rental companies that can provide this type of car rental service,
Enter your travel dates into the booking engine
Click the search now button, and we’ll retrieve all the live prices for you
Tick or select the Zero deposit or low deposit box on left-hand side of results screen ( see image below )

The cars available will also be highlighted with a zero excess icon on the results page without apply the filter , please see an example below.
Look for the ZERO DEPOSIT Icon on the result page

Recommended 7 seater car rental drives in Spain
Nowhere on earth is quite like Spain. You have beautiful food, beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, barren deserts, a history dating back further than what seems to be recorded, and a perfect blend of Spanish and English, as well as the Mediterranean flavours of the south.
Spain itself has the second most UNESCO Heritage Sites in the entire world, only second to Italy. Spain holds so many iconic traditions, such as the “running of the bulls,” which is world-renowned. Known for a relaxing lifestyle, Spain will certainly steal your heart, as it has many times before. Although very well known for its nightlife – you can certainly find so much more. Those flavours of the food are like nowhere else on earth, with air smelling so fresh and the laughter in the air bringing great smiles to the faces of those who have decided to immerse themselves in Spanish culture.
Sierra Nevadas
The drive through the Sierra Nevadas will take you almost 3500 meters high, as you twist and turn through mountains with little towns full of huts like Alcazaba. As you make your way through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you’ll find yourself in small ancient Arabic villages. Here, you can camp and stay the night – just to watch the sun come up over the world below.
Madrid to Seville
Many people will make a day trip out of heading from Madrid to Seville and seeing the view of the Tagus River as they journey through the UNESCO World Heritage City of Toledo. Once reaching Seville, you can see Casa de Pilatos which is considered by many the most beautiful place in all of Spain. You’ll certainly have to see it for yourself. Don’t forget to visit the third-largest cathedral in the world while here, The Cathedral of Seville.
Malaga
If you find yourself in Malaga, which itself is a great city, you will often follow the other travellers to Granada – where you will get to see the birthplace of the famous Pablo Picasso as well as enjoy the wonderful Mediterranean atmosphere.
Compare 7 and 8 seater passenger van rental Spain
MPV Rentals continually add new partners which in turn leads to a larger fleet of minibuses and some excellent budget deals on mpv self drive hire in the Spain MPV Rentals can offer a range of luxury people carriers, including the new VW Minivan and the ever popular Vauxhall Zafira. We specialise in Spanish multi seater car rental with a size to suit all requirements. We also have a range of luxury minibuses that can seat 12 or more customers, just complete the booking request form , no payment needed.
Renting a minvan in Spain FAQ’s
- Reviewed and updated: 03 July 2025
- Written by Eamonn Turley, expert in car rental & campervans











