- Watch out for the A-7 highway north of Murcia during weekends, as it witnesses regular traffic jams – especially on match days at Real Murcia’s nearby stadium, Estadio Nueva Condomina.
- Taking a tiny tot? Bring along a child seat too. Murcia car-hire providers don’t always offer these, or charge a large supplement to add one to your booking.
- Diesel is much cheaper than unleaded petrol in Spain, so select a diesel-powered vehicle if your eco-conscience can live with it.
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Hiring your own wheels is by far the simplest way to get to and around Murcia. Plump for car hire in Murcia and you’ll also have unlimited access to the surrounding campo (countryside) and Costa Calida beaches. Not to mention vineyards, golf courses, remote castles and Lorca’s sublime synagogue.
You could even join a whale-watching excursion. These depart along the Mar Menor from the town of Puerto Mazarron, with pilot whales the commonest sighting. In nearby Aguilas, a Roman-established port, diving, windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding providers await activity-seekers.
You could even join a whale-watching excursion. These depart along the Mar Menor from the town of Puerto Mazarron, with pilot whales the commonest sighting. In nearby Aguilas, a Roman-established port, diving, windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding providers await activity-seekers.
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Language: Spanish | Currency: Euro (€) | Local time: CET | Avg. Flight time: 2.5 hours
Hire a car at Murcia Airport
A bevy of brands offer car hire at Murcia – San Javier Airport. There are three official providers – Goldcar, Europcar and Centauro – plus numerous other firms, including bigger names like Alamo, Budget, easyCar and Enterprise, as well as local providers. All are located either in the luggage hall, or outside the terminal building in the short-stay car park.
The presence of so many companies is good news: it means a wide range of vehicles, and an abundance of cheap Murcia prices. It takes around 30 minutes to drive the 40 kilometres (25 miles) into Murcia town centre.
Hiring a car in Alicante
There are even more options at the bigger airport of nearby Alicante, all found in Arrivals. The drive to Murcia from Alicante should take about 90 minutes, most of which is spent vrooming along the A-7 autovia (motorway) and AP-7 dual carriageway. However, it can take more than two hours at weekends.
Hiring a car in town
Some visitors play a tactical game: taking a few days to explore Murcia itself, then hiring a car to explore the surrounding province. It’s one way to snag the cheapest car rental – research Murcia’s best available rates on TravelSupermarket beforehand to find out.
If you prefer to hire a car in town rather than on arrival at the airport, most of the main agencies have offices in town, as do Avis and Hertz.
Getting cheap car rental in Murcia
The cheapest prices in Murcia tend to be available in winter and on weekdays. Otherwise, be sure to book ahead: you’ll get better rates and the choicest vehicles. This is particularly advisable on spring and autumn weekends, as well as during the busy summer months.
