Car Hire at Alicante Airport

Airport travel guide

Famous as one of the main beach hubs of the famous Costa Blanca (or ‘White Coast’) and the larger Valencian Community, Alicante attracts thousands of visitors each year. Home to some of the most picturesque seaside in all of Spain, Alicante is also home to ancient history, interesting culture, and delicious cuisine. Here’s the pick of the main attractions that you can easily reach from Alicante if you hire a car: 

• Elche. The next-door neighbour of Alicante, Elche (or Elx, as it’s known in the local dialect) is used to getting fewer visitors because of its inland location. But if you take the 30 minute trip to this charming, slow-paced city, you’ll get a chance to marvel at the beautiful Elche palm gardens (the only ones in Europe), visit many high-quality archaeological museums, or visit the Banys Àrabs, the subterranean 12th-century baths now turned tourist attraction. 
• Torrevieja. Of the many picturesque coastal towns that dot the Costa Blanca, Torrevieja might just be the most famous one. Its beautiful beaches are no secret, as well as its coastal cliffs and coves, many of which can be accessed by tourists. But the town is also home to the impressive Museum of the Sea and Salt and has a nature park made up of two saltwater lakes. Whether you choose to stay here or just visit on a short trip from Alicante, Torrevieja is definitely worth it. 
• Serra Mariola Natural Park. Spain is home to many protected landscapes and the Province of Alicante is no exception. The Serra Mariola is perhaps best known for its stunning waterfalls but also offers great mountain paths for hiking and opportunities to experience the flora and fauna of this part of the country. The park, located near the picturesque town of Alcoy, is just an 80-minute drive northwest of Alicante. 
• Biar. Although its population is just about 3,500, each year the town of Biar gets many times more tourists than that. Undoubtedly, the city’s main attraction is its impressive Arab castle, but other examples of interesting medieval architecture can be seen on every step of the way. Located inland in the mountains, Biar is just 50 km (31 miles) from Alicante.
• Cartagena. Founded by the Phoenicians, who gave it the same name as the legendary city of Carthage, it’s safe to say that Cartagena is not short on historical attractions. Many landmarks of that, as well as Roman and Moorish eras, survive to this day, not least the city’s impressive amphitheater. On another note, the city is just a short drive away from a number of splendid beaches. Cartagena is 120 km (75 miles) southwest of Alicante, a drive that takes about 90 minutes.

Top international routes

• London
• Manchester
• Amsterdam
• East Midlands
• Birmingham
• Newcastle

Main airlines

Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Jet2, and Transavia

Terminals

The New Terminal, known as Terminal N, is Alicante 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 hire car

• Small cars - starting at 20 USD per day
• Medium cars - starting at 23 USD per day
• SUVs - starting at 21 USD per day
• Convertibles - starting at 32 USD per day
• Large cars - starting at 36 USD per day
• People Carriers - starting at 21 USD per day
• Station wagons - starting at 47 USD per day
• Premium cars - starting at 53 USD per day

Car hire desks

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

Services and facilities

There’s a shopping center, a number of restaurants and cafeterias, and a lost luggage office. There's also a VIP lounge located on the third level of the airport terminal.

Nearest petrol station

E.S. El Altet 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 hires

• Valencia (165 km / 102 miles)
• Barcelona (528 km / 328 miles)
• Malaga (472 km / 293 miles)
• Madrid (419 km / 260 miles)
• Castellon (282 km / 175 miles)
• Torrevieja (50 km / 31 miles)
• Murcia (81 km / 50 miles)
• Albacete (167 km / 104 miles)
• Granada (351 km / 218 miles)
• Benidorm (45 km / 28 miles)