Car Rental at Alicante Airport

Airport travel guide

Located in the Costa Blanca region of Spain, Alicante is primarily known as a beach destination, but it also has plenty to enjoy in terms of history and culture. A fine destination in its own right and a potential hub for exploring the rest of the region, these are five of the area’s most interesting attractions:

• Alicante.  A gateway to some of the best beaches in Spain, Alicante is also a charming city with plenty to explore and has laid back vibes. Some of the highlights include the hilltop Santa Bárbara Castle, the city museum, the ancient Roman site of Lucentum, the city’s highly impressive Archaeological Museum, and Playa de San Juan.
• Elche. Located just a 30-minute drive from Alicante, Elche is another interesting place to explore. Situated away from the coast, it has a markedly different atmosphere and is known for such historical landmarks as the Altamira Palace, Arab baths, and the Basilica of St. Mary. Elche is also home to one of the largest and oldest palm groves on the planet, which date back more than 2,000 years and have now been turned into a tourist attraction.
• Altea. This is an easy day trip from Alicante, taking 1 hour and 45 minutes by the Alicante tram. Taking you away from the busy crowds, this is a quieter part of Costa Blanca with its white-washed buildings and cobblestone alleyways. Some even call it the “Santorini of Spain”.
• Tabarca Island. This islet in the Mediterranean is another popular half-day or full-day trip from Alicante. By boat, it’s an hour from the port of Alicante. On the island, you’ll find numerous hiking trails, beaches, and local restaurants.
• Orihuela. Travel even further inland, and you’ll soon be in the part of the Alicante Province that 95% of foreign visitors have never seen. One reason to get off the beaten path is the provincial town of Orihuela, a calm and beautiful place notable for the ruins of its Arab castle and several Baroque castles. If you’re visiting in either April, July, or September, you might catch a glimpse of one of the Christian festivals taking place here. The drive from Alicante to Orihuela only takes about 50 minutes.

Top international routes

• London
• Manchester
• Palma de Mallorca
• Barcelona
• Madrid
• Brussels
• Amsterdam
• Oslo
• Brussels
• Stockholm

Main airlines

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Voltea, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Jet2, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Transavia, and Wizz Air

Terminals

The New Terminal, known as Terminal N, is Alicante-Elch Miguel Hernández Airport's only terminal. It's split into two areas, one where most B gates are located and one where most C gates are located.

Location

The airport is 9 km (5.6 miles) from Alicante and 10 km (6.2 miles) from the city of Elche. Highway N-338, Motorway A-70, Motorway A-31, and Calle México are the main roads leading from the airport to the city of Alicante.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $7 per day
• Medium cars - from $14 per day
• SUVs - from $12 per day
• Convertibles - from $17 per day
• Large cars - from $18 per day
• Vans - from $25 per day
• Station wagons - from $21 per day
• Premium cars - from $74 per day

Car rental desks

You’ll find most in the arrivals hall of the terminal building.

Services and facilities

There are various shops, a number of restaurants and cafes, ATM, and a lost luggage office. There's also a VIP lounge located on the ground floor level of the airport terminal near Gates C45 and C46. At the gates, you’ll also find work tables and outlets for charging.

Nearest gas station

A Repsol gas station is located at Av. de Cartagena 59. It takes less than five minutes to reach by car and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Alicante Airport.

Popular one-way rentals

• Valencia (165 km / 102 mi). Spain’s third-largest city is a fascinating travel destination. Offering a unique blend of old and new, the city is home to many ancient sites, but also more contemporary attractions like the City of Arts and Science. Valencia is also rumored to have the best seafood in all of Spain.
• Barcelona (528 km / 328 mi). The city of Gaudí, La Rambla, and FC Barcelona football club, the capital of Catalonia region is perhaps the most popular travel destination in all of Spain. There are more famous landmarks in Barcelona than it’s possible to list, but it’s also worth exploring the less touristy areas of the city and the rest of the region.
• Malaga (472 km / 293 mi). One of the largest cities in the famous Spanish region of Andalusia, Malaga is a truly fun travel place to visit. Located on the Mediterranean coast, it is famous for the surrounding Costa del Sol region, one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe.
• Madrid (419 km / 260 mi). Located in the center of the country, the capital and largest city of Spain has plenty for a traveler to enjoy. Madrid is home to some of the most famous art museums in Europe, colorful neighborhoods, and delicious cuisine.
• Castellon (282 km / 175 mi). A small, but interesting city in the northern part of the Valencian region, Castellon has its fair share of attractions. These include the Ethnological Museum, Contemporary Art Space of Castellon, as well as a number of nearby beaches that you can easily reach with a rental car.
• Torrevieja (50 km / 31 mi). Located just a short drive from Alicante, the town of Torrevieja is the southern terminus of the famous Costa Blanca coastal region. Home to picturesque beaches and still retaining some of its original fishing village atmosphere, Torrevieja is home to attractions like the Cervera Tower and the Museum of Sea and Salt.