Good to know
- IATA code
- ALC
- ICAO code
- LEAL
- Terminals
- 1 (NAT)
- To city centre
- 10 km
- Main road
- N-338
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 53
- Rental companies
- 9
- Off-airport offices
- 43
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Rental desks at Alicante Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 43Car rental desk1.1 km
Car rental desk1.2 km
Car rental desk1.2 km
Car rental desk1.2 km
Car rental desk1.3 km
Car rental desk1.3 km
Car rental desk1.3 km
Car rental desk1.4 km
amigo autos1.4 km
Área explotación Rent a Car1.5 km
Avis1.5 km
OK Mobility1.5 km
Car rental desk1.5 km
Goldcar1.5 km
Car rental desk1.5 km
Car rental desk1.5 km
Car rental desk1.6 km
Área explotación Rent a Car1.6 km
Drivalia1.6 km
Car rental desk1.6 km
Car rental desk1.7 km
Car rental desk1.7 km
Car rental desk1.7 km
Car rental desk1.7 km
Parkandgo Alicante1.7 km
Car rental desk1.7 km
Sixt1.7 km
opencar1.8 km
Car rental desk1.8 km
Car rental desk1.8 km
Record Go1.8 km
Car rental desk1.8 km
Car rental desk1.8 km
Car rental desk1.9 km
Car rental desk1.9 km
Dickmanns Rent a Car2 km
Car rental desk2.1 km
Car rental desk2.1 km
Wiber2.2 km
Car rental desk2.2 km
Car rental desk2.3 km
Car rental desk2.6 km
Car rental desk2.7 km
At Alicante Airport
Alicante Airport sits south-west of Alicante and east of Elche. Alicante Airport has 1 terminal: NAT. Alicante is 10 km away, by the N-338; there is also a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The car park opened with Terminal NAT in 2011 connects directly to the terminal building, and sensors with displays guide drivers to free spaces. Taxis wait on the right side of the arrivals roadway, with ride-hailing pickups on its left.
Public transport into town
From the departures roadway, line R11 runs to central Elche through Torrellano and Elche Industrial Park, and line R10 reaches Elche by way of Playa El Altet and Arenales del Sol. Other buses from the airport serve Murcia, Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura, Santa Pola and Benidorm.
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Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Alicante from the airport?
10 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Which car rental companies serve Alicante Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Centauro, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, 3 other companies and 2 independent offices. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Avis, Drivalia, Goldcar, OK Mobility, Record Go, 1 other company and 37 independent offices.










