From Malaga it is only a couple of hours drive to Sevilla and Cordoba, and a little more than an hours drive to Granada. If you drive west of Malaga, along the coast, Marbella is around 45 minutes drive away, and you can reach Gibraltar in about an hour. Inland along the coast there are many interesting places such as Ronda, Casares and Antequera. If you want to play golf, there are plenty of courses to choose from within easy reach from Malaga.

There are plenty of car rental companies in the Malaga area, from the well known international companies to small local car rentals. Many are found at Malaga Airport, which is convenient when you arrive and depart. Booking in advance is advisable, especially in high season and on holidays and festivals. Local car rentals are often less expensive, but can also be less reliable. In general it is cheaper to rent a car at your destination compared to renting at the airport.

If you plan to drive a car in Spain, there are certain rules you must observe. As an EU citizen and a tourist you must follow the same rules that apply for Spanish registered cars and Spanish drivers, and you can be fined for not obeying the following:

• Current driving license.
• Two EU approved, red warning triangles.
• Approved reflective jackets that must be worn outside the car on any highway. The jackets should be kept inside the car so you can put them on before you get out of the car.
• A set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tools to change them.
• Valid insurance
• All vehicle documents relating to the car.

As a foreign tourist you must also have you passport with you, current until after you return home. If you are from outside the EU, you will need an International Driving License issued by the correct authority in your home country. It must have one page of information in Spanish.