Cheap Car Rental Alicante
Alicante is the capital of the Province of Alicante, located in the south of the Valencian Community, one of the most popular tourist regions of
Spain. Being a historic Mediterranean port, it is now the second-largest Valencian city, and one of the fastest-growing cities in Spain.
Tips for driving your rental car through Spain
Car rental Alicante is a popular means of transport among tourists. You can rent a car in Alicante to explore the city, as well as the surrounding areas along the over 200 kilometers of Costa Blanca. Drive northeast of Alicante you will reach Benidorm - the symbol of beach and nightlife. With 1000 restaurants and more than 30 discos, this whole town is a big party in summer. Drive a little further north on the N-332 in your rental car, you will reach the Joyful Village Villajoyosa. Famed for its booming chocolate industry, you can catch the aroma of chocolate in the air when approaching the town. Pass through San Juan and continue on inland, you will come to Muchamiel, an Arab town that grows the best tomatoes in the world. Drive north next to San Juan beach, you will come to the town of Campello. Do try the seafood in the local restaurant, as they are all freshly supplied by the fish market in town.
Park your vehicle underground while making use of car hire
The following parking tips may help enhance the overall car rental Alicante experience. There are numerous underground pay parking lots, where you can park your rental car. There are several parking lots around the main Alicante tourist sites (marina & beachfront). When driving down to the harbor area, you will find two large parking lots to park your rental car. One is a series of underground parking near the Melia Hotel, and the other is a at Panoramis shopping mall on the end of the harbor. Bring a GPS device or hire one from the car rental company to easily locate a car park.
Climate
Alicante enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average temperature ranges between 16.8 °C and 6.2 °C in winter and between 30 °C and 20.4 °C in summer. Its sunshine covers 300 days of a year.
Activities to enjoy during your visit to Spain
The Old Town, offering you the original flavor of the old city and a dynamic nightlife suitable for all; The Santa Bárbara castle, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain; the Archaeological Museum, a modern interactive museum displaying 80,000 pieces found in local archaeological sites; Cathedral of San Nicolas de Bari, one of the finest examples of baroque design in Spain; The promenade Explanada de España, lined with palm trees and paved with marble tiles, ideal for an evening stroll; San Juan Beach, known locally as Muchavista (much see) beach, is one of the finest beaches in Spain. You can easily reach the 7km long beach by bus, tram or a rental car. There are boat trips available on the beach, like a short excursion or a one-day trip.
Events & festivals
The Bonfires of Saint John (20-24 June) is the most important festival in Alicante. Other popular festivals are Virgen del Carmen, Jazz Festival and Alicante Summer Festival, to name just a few.
