Car Rental at Region de Murcia International Airport

Airport travel guide

Sometimes overlooked in favor of its neighbors, Valencia to the north and Andalusia to the south, Murcia remains an under-the-radar destination, but can be a fascinating place to visit if you give it a chance. In addition to lovely Mediterranean beaches, it also boasts ancient sites, unique culture, and genuine hospitality. These are three of Murcia’s most interesting attractions:

• Murcia. The capital and the largest city of the province, Ciudad de Murcia offers a less crowded, but just as historic and vibrant experience of Southern Spain as, say, Seville or Malaga. Situated alongside Segura river, its territory has been inhabited since prehistory, but it was founded as a city in the 9th century by the Arabic-speaking rulers of  the Emirate of Cordoba. The city’s diverse cultural heritage is well-reflected in its architecture and cuisine
• Cartagena. Not to be confused with the larger Colombian city of the same name, one of the most visited places in South America (which was, in fact, named after this Cartagena), the Murcian city dates back to the 3rd century BC when it was settled by the Phoenician-speaking Carthaginian people. Nowadays, it is known for its ancient and medieval sites, but also as a gateway to some of the region’s best beaches. A car trip from Murcia Airport takes only about 25 minutes.
• Alicante. Speaking of beaches, there are few places in Spain that are visited by as many seaside lovers as Alicante. Situated in the neighboring Valencian region, just over an hour’s drive northeast of Murcia Airport, it is both a major urban and holiday hub in the beautiful Costa Blanca region. The more central beaches of Alicante get extremely busy, thanks in no small part to its wonderful promenade, but there are also more tranquil places to visit to the north and south of the city proper.
• Mar Menor. One of these more relaxed beach destinations is Mar Menor. The ‘Smaller Sea’ is a saltwater lagoon and one of the most popular water sports hubs in Spain. Especially known for its great kitesurfing, the region has a coastline of about 50 km (30 miles) plus the 22 km (15 miles) of the narrow spit of La Manga that separates it from the Mediterranean. A car trip takes only 30 minutes from Cartagena and 50 minutes from the city of Murcia.
   

Top international routes

• London
• Manchester
• Glasgow
• Dublin
• Bristol
• Birmingham
• Nottingham
• Bournemouth
   

Main airlines

Ryanair, easyJet, Travel Service, TUI fly Belgium, British Airways, and Aer Lingus

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights. Murcia–San Javier Airport is scheduled to be closed by the end of 2018. It will be replaced by the new Murcia-Corvera Airport that is scheduled to open in January 2019.

Location

Murcia–San Javier Airport is about 46 km (28.6 mi) southeast of the city of Murcia, about 34 km (21 mi) north of Cartagena, and about 96 km (59.6 mi) south of Alicante. Camino Iryda and Motorways AP-7, RM-19, A-30, and N-340 are the main roads connecting the airport to Murcia. Camino Iryda and Motorways AP-7, CT-32, 1B-A30, and RM-F36 are the main roads connecting the airport to Cartagena.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $8 per day
• Medium cars - from $10 per day
• SUVs - from $12 per day
• Convertibles - from $22 per day
• Vans - from $79 per day
• Station wagons - from $20 per day

Services and facilities

Despite the airport’s small size, you’ll find coffee shops, restaurants, snack bars, and food stores selling Murcian delicacies, although some are only open during the summer months. There are shops, including a duty-free shop in the departures area. Murcia Airport also has ATMs, a first aid station, a lost and found office, and a police station. Assistance to passengers with reduced mobility is available, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

There is a CEPSA gas station near the junction of the highways RM-16 and A-30. When traveling to the airport from Murcia, it’s only about five minutes and will be on your right. This gas station is open daily from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. There are a number of other gas stations on the way from both Murcia and Cartagena.

Popular one-way rentals

• Cartagena (51 km / 32 miles)
• Alicante (104 km / 65 miles)
• Almeria (211 km / 132 miles)
• Elche (83 km / 52 miles)
• Valencia (240 km / 149 miles)
• Albacete (168 km / 104 miles)
• Torrevieja (62 km / 39 miles)
• Benidorm (148 km / 92 miles)