Explore Spain with a Hire Car from Auto Europe
Introduction to Spain: A culturally diverse country located in southwest Europe and borders Portugal in the west and France in the northeast. In the south, the region of Andalucia borders Gibraltar.
As you plan your trip with your hire car you might be interested in knowing what to see and where to drive. Here are some suggestions:
Best Attractions: In Barcelona start your visit with a walk down La Rambla. Visit the famous Cathedral La Sagrada Familia and admire Gaudi's monuments. In Madrid visit the Museo del Prado and the Palacio Real and enjoy a great atmosphere. Sightseeing in Seville: the Alcazar, an islamic and well preserved medieval palace. Sightseeing in Granada: the moorish Alhambra, set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Where to drive: If you want to explore Andalucia region, fly into Malaga and collect your hire car and drive to Ronda, an historic spot with the 130 metre deep gorge made famous in Hemingway's "For Whom The Bell Tolls". Also visit Spain's oldest bullring. Head towards the natural park Sierra de Grazalema and discover the region from Pueblos Blancos to Arcos de la Frontera and explore their narrow streets. Continue west towards Jerez de la Frontera, the sherry capital of the world, then north to Seville. Visit the Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda and walk around Barrio Santa Cruz filled with flower patios, mansions and palaces. Continue to Granada taking the Ruta del Aceite (olive oil route). Make sure you watch the sunset over the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolas.
Auto Europe offers Spain car rental at all major pick up locations together with a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Spain is both easy and economical.
Spain Airport Information
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Location: 11kms (7 miles) south of Alicante.
- Airlines from UK: British Airways, Iberia, Jet2, Monarch, Flybe, bmibaby, Ryanair, Easyjet.
- Car Hire Companies: Terminal 1.
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
- Location: 10kms (6 miles) southwest from centre of Barcelona.
- Airlines from UK: British Airways, Iberia, Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Monarch, bmibaby.
- Car Hire Companies: Terminal B.
Advice on car hire in Spain with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Spain pick up process easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior arriving to your pick up location review on the booking confirmation the name of the supplier ( e.g Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving licence. Some countries also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country like Portugal, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes an accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g . any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling in.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned full of fuel or you will be charged the refill amount.
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