Rental car Alicante from 12 £ per day
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A car hire seems to be the perfect way to discover Alicante, a popular holiday destination in the warm south-east of Spain. It is a lovely harbour town, with a fantastic location on the Costa Blanca and is only a relatively short drive away (approximately 4 hours) from the capital city of Madrid. Alicante offeres a broad variety of sights, activities and locations for all travellers—those longing for a relaxing holiday on a sunny beach, nature lovers, and anyone wanting an exciting city break, everyone will find their thing.
This beautiful area with its mild, mediterranean climate can be explored cheaply and comfortably thanks to a large rental car offer in Alicante. With Driveboo, you can compare offers of many different car rental companies and choose the one that best fits your needs.
Car hire companies in Alicante are easily found at a number of locations downtown. It is also possible to take advantage of the car rental spots at the airports. The closest airport to the city is Alicante Airport (ALC), located only 9 km from the city centre. In the arrival area of the terminal building, you will find desks of six major car hire companies. Some tourists choose to travel to Spain by train. If you arrive at Alicante central railway station, you can easily hire a car there by taking advantage of the services of several companies. Finding the perfect car hire company, especially when there is such a wide range of offers, may appear to be quite challenging. Luckily for you, Driveboo can help you to hire a car easily and successfully!
Every car hire company in Spain has to offer insurance for your rental car, for your own protection. The best kind will be the full insurance without non-waivable excess in case of an accident, damage, or theft. In Spain, rental cars are also required to have fire insurance and third party liability insurance coverage.
In Spain, there are different speed limits for every kind of road and vehicle. In the table below, we have included limits applicable in the case of passenger cars:
| Type of road | Maximum speed |
|---|---|
| Motorway | 120 km/h |
| Standard roads | 90 km/h |
| Built-up areas | 50 km/h |
Speeding in Spain may be punished by a fine of several hundred to a few thousand euros, depending on the degree of the offense and the driver's income.
The legal blood alcohol content in Spain is 0.05% (breath alcohol content: 0.25 mg/l), and for drivers with less than two years of experience 0.03% (breath alcohol content: 0.15 mg/l). Exceeding this limit may lead not only to a high fine, but also to the driver being arrested and taken to the nearest police station.
| Emergency situation | Phone number |
|---|---|
| All emergencies | 112 |
| Local police | 092 |
| National police | 091 |
| Fire department | 511 or 112 |
| Ambulance | 061 or 112 |
Many people, considering Spain as their holiday destination, decide to go to one of the country’s major cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, or to island paradises Ibiza and Mallorca. As well as these undoubtedly popular destinations, there is much more to discover in this lovely country. Alicante and its surrounding area is a fantastic option—the city, which has a population of about 330,000 people, has a turbulent history, which is still reflected in the numerous sights from different eras. One of the most important destinations in the region is the Castillo de Santa Barbara. This large castle is located on Mount Benacantil and is visible from all over the city. Visitors can enjoy an impressive view over Alicante and the Mediterranean Sea. It is possible to climb up the mountain or to leave your car in the car park at the gates of the castle.
If you want to explore the stunning natural scenery around Alicante, you can take your rental car to Penon de Ifach. This imposing limestone rock lies directly on the sea and is 300 metres tall. Impressive waterfalls and natural swimming pools can be found in the nature reserve of Fuentes de Algar. There, you will find car parks where you will be able to leave your rental car. If you love hiking, you should head to the mountains of Sierra de Bernia.
| Destination | Distance by car | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Castillo de Santa Barbara | 2.3 km | 7 min |
| Cap de l'Horta | 9.5 km | 19 min |
| San Juan Playa | 8.7 km | 16 min |
| Penon de Ifach | 66.5 km | 57 min |
| Fuentes de Algar | 66.3 km | 57 min |
| Sierra de Bernia | 63 km | 1 h 6 min |
