Compare Valencia Airport car hire

Situated on Spain’s east coast, this beautiful city is famous for its pretty medieval centre, sandy beaches and brilliant museums. Beyond Valencia’s limits, there’s a vast stretch Mediterranean coastline, countless traditional villages and swathes of rural Spain to explore. With a rental car, the region is yours to discover.

Language: Spanish | Currency: Euros (€) | Avg. Flight time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Valencia Airport (VLC) sits just 10km (6 miles) from the city centre and is the ideal place to collect your pre-booked hire car. You’ll find a range of rental options, from international brands like Sixt and Thrifty, to smaller local companies.

Most of the car hire offices at Valencia Airport are located in the arrivals hall but a few are a short walk from the terminal. Once you’ve picked up your vehicle, it’s an easy 20 minute drive into Valencia.

Car hire companies that have desks at Valencia Airport include:

• Europcar (Tel: +34 961 521 872)
• Hertz (Tel: +34 961 523 791)
• Sixt (Tel: +34 647 317 186)
• Budget (Tel: +34 902 110 195)

If you’re arriving in Valencia from elsewhere along the coast or you simply want a few days venturing around on foot before heading further afield, you may find hiring a car in the city centre most convenient. A handful of rental companies, including Enterpirse and Sixt, are located near Valencia Joaquín Sorolla Station. For the best chance of a good deal, compare prices and book online in advance.

Due to the city’s age, many of the roads are narrow and often one way so you’ll need to be cautious. Signposting in Valencia is also a bit sparse so it’s best to make sure your car is fitted with a satnav or you have a GPS on your phone to help map out your routes.

When it comes to parking, you’ll find a decent number of underground car parks, especially alongside the Turia River Bed Park and near the main train station, Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.

Denia

Driving time: 75 minutes

Valencia’s position just a stone’s throw from the Costa Brava affords it easy access to some of the region’s best beaches. Denia, located just over an hour south, is a small port city with an attractive harbour. Its ruined castle and Ethnography Museum reveal more about the city’s past, while its 20km (12 miles) of pristine coastline is overlooked by the mountainous Montgó National Park which offers up plenty of activities for more energetic visitors.

Sagunto

Driving time: 30 minutes

If you turn your wheels north of Valencia and drive up the coast for 30 minutes, you’ll come across Sagunto and its treasury of ancient ruins. It’s an old Roman city that dates back 2,000 years and it’s littered with architectural wonders, from the remains of the hilltop Sagunto Castle to the picturesque, winding streets of its Old Town.

Requena

Driving time: One hour

If cava is your tipple of choice while in Spain then Requena is a must. It’s located an hour’s drive inland from Valencia and is in the very heart of the region’s vineyards. The town of Requena itself is worth visiting for its charming medieval centre that’s a maze of narrow alleyways and buildings dating back to the 15th century. Dotted around the town are various local wineries where you can try robust reds, crisp cavas and a variety of home grown culinary treats.

1. Valencia’s road network is made up of quite a few narrow or one way streets. To avoid getting lost or adding unnecessary time to your journey, make sure you have a satnav or GPS-enabled smart phone.
   
2. If you’re heading out of the city, watch out for toll roads. These are marked as AP (Autopista Paeje), such as the AP-7 just outside Valencia.
   
3. Spain’s legal alcohol limit is much lower than the UK’s at 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.03% for those who have been driving for less than two years. Make sure you have a designated driver if you’re heading to the vineyards near Valencia for the day.

Fair fuel policy

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