Taxis in Málaga are everywhere. They are always white cars and can be flagged down anywhere as long as they have their green "libre" (available) light on. Taxi rates are very cheap (compared to UK prices) and the meter rarely reaches 5€ on short hops around the city. The standard airport tarif to the city centre is 12€ but with baggage etc is more likely to be around 15€.

The are always taxis waiting at the train station and airport, and there are many taxi points in the city centre including at the end of Calle Larios, Plaza de la Merced, the Cathedral and along the Paseo del Parque.

Car rental in Málaga is plentiful and considerably cheaper than in other Spanish cities. For the most choice and the cheapest prices, rent a car from an agent based at the airport.  Holidayautos, Carjet and Doyouspain are all rental agents who offer competitive prices using cars from companies with offices at the airport.