Car Rental at Alicante Airport - ALC from 5 $ per day
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Alicante is located on the Spanish Costa Blanca and is also the capital of this region. It convinces with its wide variety of landscapes, which are particularly rich in contrasts and set the city apart from other regions and cities. In Alicante there is a lot of traditional culture to admire, but there are also parks and gardens where you can relax, commercial centres and a lively nightlife. The beaches with their particularly fine sand and different services are also the reason why many tourists return to this city again and again. The harbour, beaches and the enchanting promenade are the landmark of Alicante. In the north of the city is the popular beach "San Juan". It has fine sand and stretches over more than three kilometres to the headland called "Cabo de Huertas". It separates the beach from another one, which is also popular and known as Albufereta. In the south of the harbour there is another beach called "Saladar" by the inhabitants. The harbour is also the city's entertainment district and is heavily frequented by locals and tourists. There are many pubs, restaurants and discos. A yacht club and sports boats are also available.
The airport of Alicante has the abbreviation ALC and is located in the territory of the municipality of El Altet. That is why it is also called Aeropuerto de Alicante de El Altet in Spain. It is about ten kilometres from the centre of the city and is located in a southwest direction. The entire ALC region is one of the fastest growing economic regions in Spain. Tourism, of course, is the main reason for this, as more and more guests are traveling to the region to spend their holidays. Therefore, most passengers arrive at ALC Airport as tourists. The airport is located directly on the beautiful Costa Blanca, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. In addition, the national road N 334, which is a large coastal road along the Spanish Mediterranean Sea, leads directly to and past ALC airport. That's why you can get to all the tourist centres in the Alicante region by car, including Benidorm and Valencia. The airport ALC itself and the surrounding area are completely geared towards tourism. That's why all well-known airlines take off and land here. The ALC airport is located about 10 km southwest of the city center. The drive to the city center takes about 20 minutes, so that you can drive directly from the airport ALC with a cheap rental car.
Seven bars, cafés and restaurants are located in the airport building. They are located on the first floor and offer a wide selection of different dishes. Mediterráneo and Henry J. Bens offer complete menus and Spanish specialities. If you just want to have a cup of coffee or ice cream, you can do so at Häagen Dazs Café or Caféteria Medas. Enjoy your break in a cosy bar, for example in the Bill Bentley Pub.
The currency in Spain is also the euro. If you still want to change money at the ALC airport, you can do so at one of the money exchange institutions. Withdraw money at one of the ATMs or ATMs located all over the ALC airport grounds. Communication via the Internet is also possible at ALC Airport without an own smartphone, but only in Sala VIP. Access is only available for Business Class passengers. In addition, at Alicante Airport there are of course different phones that you can fill with telephone cards or coins to make phone calls. Everywhere in Spain you can get cheap prepaid cards that are suitable for mobile phones.
You want to go shopping at Alicante Airport while you are waiting? There is an opportunity to do so on the first floor. There are various shops and shops offering a wide range of products. Browse jewelry stores, fashion boutiques, perfumeries, electronics stores, toy shops and supermarkets open to tourists. As soon as you have passed the check-in counter, you can also shop in the duty-free shop at low prices and tax-free.
At Alicante Airport, great importance is attached to the term "sin barreras", since all passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility should be able to move around the airport as they wish. It is also possible to rent an escort service. They meet with the employees at special meeting points and are accompanied everywhere at the airport. The baggage claim area at ALC Airport is located directly in the arrivals hall on the terminal's ground floor.
The entire area of the car rental business is particularly clear and easy to reach. Larger car rental companies are located directly in the arrivals area on Level 0.10 car rental companies are located at Alicante Airport. These include companies such as Europcar, Hertz, Sixt or Avis, which operate all over Europe and offer the right car at low prices. You don't know which car to choose yet? Take a look at the wide range of local car hire companies on Driveboo.com.
You have reserved a rental car at a car rental company of your choice and would like to pick it up at the pick-up station? After leaving the security checkpoint, turn right. In the public area of your arrival you will find a pick-up point where you can pick up your rental car. Where your pick-up station rents out, the car rental company will inform you in the documents after the reservation. Every major car rental company is located at the airport. If your car rental company does not have a counter there, simply follow the instructions on the booking page. There are also smaller companies that do not have a counter in the terminal and carry out the car rental service at a pick-up point in the old parking area. Find out where you can pick up your car at a reasonable price from your car rental company. Rent your car at reasonable prices.
Depending on the agreement with your car rental company, you will have to return your rental car at the pick-up point with a full tank. The nearest petrol station in front of Alicante Airport is on the A-340 if you are coming from the north. There is also a petrol station in El Atlet on the N-332 federal highway. From Alicante car hire, take your rental car to the centre of Alicante.
The airport in Alicante has excellent transport connections. The quickest way to reach the city centre of Alicante is via the A7 motorway and the coastal road N-332. At the airport there is an exit leading directly to the access roads. With the rental car you drive favorably to the city center. The journey time by car depends on the traffic situation. During the rush hour you have to expect about 30 minutes, otherwise you will need about 15 minutes with the rental car for this route. From Alicante airport you can also reach all the tourist centres of the Costa Blanca quickly and easily. Alicante Airport is located directly by the Costa Blanca's sea and is connected to the N332 coastal highway, which runs along the Costa Blanca's entire coastline in Spain. Rent a car and explore the surroundings of Alicantes.
If you are travelling with your rental car in Spain on the Costa Blanca, you should know that the Autovias are free of charge, but the Autopistas are not, because a toll is due there. The Autovias are marked with A, the Autopistas with AP. At the Autopistas terminals you can pay either by credit card or cash. In the north of the country and along the Costa Blanca to Alicante the highways predominate. Pay attention to the speed limits in Spain. However, most of the traffic rules are the same as in Europe. Rent a car and travel comfortably.
You have picked up your rental car at the pick-up station of your car rental company and want to drive to the centre of Alicante? It is only 12 km away and offers everything you as a tourist expect from a relaxing beach holiday. The fastest way to reach the centre is via M-338 from the south. Change to the N-332 towards Stadt. At the roundabout take the third exit into the city centre.
Alicante itself offers more than 400 new and free parking spaces. It is therefore worthwhile to rent a car from the car rental company and pick it up at the pick-up point. The city of Benidorm is also located on the Costa Blanca, about 45 km from Alicante and is part of the Valencian Community in Spain. It is worthwhile to rent a car and visit the two beaches of Benidorm, each 2.5 km long. Drive your rental car to Playa de Poniente or Playa de Levante in Benidorm.
The Playa del Mal Pas, located between Playa de Poniente and the old town of Benidorm, can also be reached quickly by rental car. The Mundomar and Terra Mítica theme parks are tourist attractions in Benidorm, which can also be reached quickly by rental car. You would like to rent a car to drive to Valencia? Valencia is about 165 km from Alicante and can be easily reached by car via the A-7 motorway. Valencia is located in the east of Spain and is a big city. It is also the capital of the province of Valencia and is 320 km from Madrid. Valencia is located at the mouth of the Turia river into the Mediterranean Sea and also has many places of interest. Pick up your rental car at the pick-up point of your car rental company and drive to the most beautiful places in the area.
Have you decided to rent a car and explore the surrounding area? Then you should also visit Calpe, a picturesque fishing village about 77 km from Alicante airport. Without any traffic, you have crossed the 77 km fast with the rental car and can make yourself comfortable on the fine sandy beach of Calpe. We then return to the hotel by rental car. Murcia is also a city worth visiting, about 75 km from Alicante. The Moorish city is surrounded by a mountain range and easily accessible by rental car via the N-338, A70, AP-7 and A-7. If you would like to rent a car from a car rental company of your choice, you can find out about the most important and most beautiful sights in the surrounding area when you make your reservation. Your car hire company can give you information about the most beautiful places near Alicante that are well worth a visit. Rent a suitable car and travel comfortably from Alicante Airport to the hotel.
