Tanger Med Car Rental: Drive Away Straight From the Ferry
Crossing the Strait from Spain? Our Tanger Med car rental service means a car is waiting when you step off the ferry, with no taxi negotiation and no queue at a rental desk.
Car Rental at the Tanger Med Port
Tanger Med is Morocco’s largest port, about 45 km northeast of Tangier and roughly 15 km from Tarifa across the Strait of Gibraltar. Its passenger terminals receive the ferries from Spain, and it is the usual arrival point for holidaymakers, residents returning home and anyone starting a road trip in northern Morocco.
Because the port is outside the city, a rental car is the easiest way to continue: Tangier, Tetouan, Asilah and Chefchaouen are all within a couple of hours’ drive. Read more about the port on Wikipedia.
Ferry Car Hire in Tangier: How It Works
Pick your car and dates
Use the booking form and choose Tanger Med Port as the pick-up place.
Tell us your ferry
Add the ferry company, port arrival time and your phone number.
Meet our agent
We meet you at the port with your contract and the keys.
Return when you leave
Return the car at the port before your ferry, or in Tangier.
Tanger Med Car Rental: What to Plan Ahead
Ferry arrivals can be delayed by weather, border controls and queues, so we ask for your booked arrival time and keep in touch by WhatsApp. If your ferry is late, we adapt the handover. The same goes for departures: tell us your sailing time, and we agree a return time that leaves you comfortable margins for the port formalities.
Documents for Your Tanger Med Car Rental
Bring your driving licence, passport or national ID, and a payment method for the security deposit. Visitors can generally drive on their foreign licence for up to twelve months. For the details of age limits and deposits, see the rental terms.
Cars for the Road From the Port
A compact car such as the Peugeot 208 or Renault Clio 5 is ideal for a few days around Tangier. If you are travelling with family and luggage, a Hyundai Creta or Tucson gives more space. And if you want to add a bit of luxury to your arrival, look at our luxury car rental Tangier collection.
One Fee, Clearly Shown
Because the port is some distance from the city, a pick-up or return fee can apply for the port. You see the exact amount in the estimate of the booking form before you send your request.
Landing by Plane Instead?
If you fly into Ibn Battouta Airport, read our guide to Tangier airport car rental.
Tanger Med Car Rental FAQ
Can I pick up the car right at the port?
Yes. Choose Tanger Med Port as the pick-up place in the booking form, and our agent meets you there.
Can I return the car at the port before my ferry?
Yes. Select the port as the return place and tell us your sailing time so we can plan the handover.
Can I take the rental car on the ferry to Spain?
Please ask us before you travel. Cross-border use depends on the car and the insurance, and must be agreed in writing in advance.
Is the port far from Tangier?
The port is about 45 km from the city centre, so allow time for the drive when you plan your return.
Need a Driver? Car Rental With Driver in Tangier
By the hour or by the day, with a Mercedes-Benz or Škoda. The price comes with a personal quote.
Reserve Your Tanger Med Car Rental
Share your ferry details and dates, and we confirm availability and the final price.