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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Alicante Airport (ALC)
- To city centre
- 10 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A-7, A-31, N-332
- Region
- Valencia
- Population
- 366,221
- City IATA code
- ALC
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 17
- Rental companies
- 10
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Where to pick up a car in Alicante
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
City centre
Offices 2Further from the centre
Offices 5Platja de Mutxavista
L'Almaixada
Alicante by car
Alicante is the starting point for the Costa Blanca, and the coast road runs both north and south from it. The centre is small enough to cross on foot.
Driving in Alicante
Alicante is reached by A-7, A-31 and N-332. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
From the airport without a car
Bus C6 picks up at the departure level (level +2) of Terminal N at Alicante Airport, not at the lower bus level, which serves charter coaches. In the centre it loops past the bus station, Plaza Puerta del Mar, the central market and Plaza Luceros, calling near the train station on the return.
Popular searches in Alicante
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Day trips from Alicante
- Elche21 km
- Villena47 km
- Murcia70 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Alicante?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Alicante?
At Alacant Terminal: Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Centauro, Enterprise and 3 other companies. In the city centre: Avis and Budget. In Platja de Mutxavista: Goldcar and an independent office. In L'Almaixada: an independent office. In la Roseta: 2 independent offices. More rental desks are at Alicante Airport.