Car rental at the Alicante Airport

Compare and book a cheap rental car at Alicante Airport

Alicante is located on the Spanish Costa Blanca and is also the capital of this region. It convinces with its wide variety of landscapes, which are particularly rich in contrasts and set the city apart from other regions and cities. In Alicante there is a lot of traditional culture to admire, but there are also parks and gardens where you can relax, commercial centres and a lively nightlife.

Arriving Alicante during winter to seek some sun

Beach of Alicante

The beaches with their particularly fine sand and different services are also the reason why Alicante is a perfect destination. Is it worth to travel during winter to Alicante? Even during winter a trip to Alicanta is worth it. The place is less crowded and the prices are very cheap. The harbour, beaches and the enchanting promenade are the landmark of Alicante. In the north of the city is the popular beach "San Juan". It has fine sand and stretches over more than three kilometres to the headland called "Cabo de Huertas". It separates the beach from another one, which is also popular and known as Albufereta. In the south of the harbour there is another beach called "Saladar" by the inhabitants. The harbour is also the city's entertainment district and is heavily frequented by locals and tourists. There are many pubs, restaurants and discos. A yacht club and sports boats are also available.

Airport Rental car Alicante: Stations and special features

The airport is located directly on the beautiful Costa Blanca, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. In addition, the national road N 334, which is a large coastal road along the Spanish Mediterranean Sea, leads directly to and past ALC airport. That's why you can get to all the tourist centres in the Alicante region by car, including Benidorm and Valencia. The airport ALC itself and the surrounding area are completely geared towards tourism. That's why all well-known airlines take off and land here. The ALC airport is located about 10 km southwest of the city center. The drive to the city center takes about 20 minutes, so that you can drive directly from the airport ALC with a cheap rental car.

Pick up your rental car at Alicante airport

pick-up directly at the airport

The entire area of the car rental business is particularly clear and easy to reach. Larger car rental companies are located directly in the arrivals area on Level 0.10 car rental companies are located at Alicante Airport. These include companies such as Europcar, Hertz, Sixt or Avis, which operate all over Europe and offer the right car at low prices. You don't know which car to choose yet? Take a look at the wide range of local car hire companies on Driveboo.com.

Benefits of a picking-up your rental car directly at the Alicante Airport: 

• wider range of car rental companies 
• cheaper prices compared to stations within the city
• longer operating hours and therefore more flexible pick-up options

Directly at the airport - the surrounding area

The airport in Alicante has excellent transport connections. The quickest way to reach the city centre of Alicante is via the A7 motorway and the coastal road N-332. At the airport there is an exit leading directly to the access roads. With the rental car you drive favorably to the city center. The journey time by car depends on the traffic situation. During the rush hour you have to expect about 30 minutes, otherwise you will need about 15 minutes with the rental car for this route. From Alicante airport you can also reach all the tourist centres of the Costa Blanca quickly and easily. Alicante Airport is located directly by the Costa Blanca's sea and is connected to the N332 coastal highway, which runs along the Costa Blanca's entire coastline in Spain. 

Road transport in Spain - the special features

If you are travelling with your rental car in Spain on the Costa Blanca, you should know that the Autovias are free of charge, but the Autopistas are not, because a toll is due there. The Autovias are marked with A, the Autopistas with AP. At the Autopistas terminals you can pay either by credit card or cash. In the north of the country and along the Costa Blanca to Alicante the highways predominate. Pay attention to the speed limits in Spain. However, most of the traffic rules are the same as in Europe. Rent a car and travel comfortably.

Cheap exploration of Alicante and the surrounding area by rental car

You have picked up your rental car at the pick-up station of your car rental company and want to drive to the centre of Alicante? It is only 12 km away and offers everything you as a tourist expect from a relaxing beach holiday. The fastest way to reach the centre is via M-338 from the south. Change to the N-332 towards Stadt. At the roundabout take the third exit into the city centre.The city of Benidorm is also located on the Costa Blanca, about 45 km from Alicante and is part of the Valencian Community in Spain. 

Beach of Mal Pas

The Playa del Mal Pas, located between Playa de Poniente and the old town of Benidorm, can also be reached quickly by rental car. The Mundomar and Terra Mítica theme parks are tourist attractions in Benidorm, which can also be reached quickly by rental car. You would like to rent a car to drive to Valencia? Valencia is about 165 km from Alicante and can be easily reached by car via the A-7 motorway. Valencia is located in the east of Spain and is a big city.

Rent a car and visit Murcia and Calpe

Beach of Calpe on the Costa Blanca

Have you decided to rent a car and explore the surrounding area? Then you should also visit Calpe, a picturesque fishing village about 77 km from Alicante airport. Without any traffic, you have crossed the 77 km fast with the rental car and can make yourself comfortable on the fine sandy beach of Calpe. We then return to the hotel by rental car. Murcia is also a city worth visiting, about 75 km from Alicante. The Moorish city is surrounded by a mountain range and easily accessible by rental car via the N-338, A70, AP-7 and A-7. 

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