Car Rental from Valencia to Alicante

Rental companies on this route offer 9 pickup locations in Valencia:

• Valencia Sorolla

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• Valencia Joaquin Sorolla Train Station

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• Valencia Patraix

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• Valencia Train Station

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• VALENCIA-AVE

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• Budget Valencia Ave

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• Valencia Alfafar

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• Valencia Ciudad de las Artes

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• Valencia Sorolla Train Station

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Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable temperatures and beach weather without the peak heat. Summers are lively but hot, while winter is mild.

Petrol around Valencia currently costs roughly 1.58 EUR per litre.

Central Valencia has a fair number of public garages, typically about €1.5–€3/hour. Park-and-ride can be a good option for budget or ease, but for short visits a garage near the center is usually manageable.

No congestion charge for leaving Valencia, but some nearby motorways in Spain can be tolled. Most major routes out of the city are free.

Valencia has a low-emission zone (ZBE) in force, which can affect rental cars that do not meet the required standards. Most newer rentals should be fine, but verify the car’s label/classification.

Near Valencia, consider a detour to the Albufera lagoon, the castle town of Xàtiva, or the coastal viewpoints around Cullera.

Valencia has a mild coastal winter with little to no snow in the city. Winter tyres are generally not required, and mountain passes are not usually an issue unless heading inland to higher elevations.

Expect busy ring roads and many speed cameras, especially on approach roads and motorways. In the old center, streets can be narrow and parking is tightly controlled, so follow curb markings carefully.

The main airport is about 8 km from central Valencia.

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Alicante, with warm, sunny weather that is comfortable for sightseeing and beach time. Summer is hotter and more crowded.

Petrol around Alicante currently costs roughly 1.63 EUR per litre.

Alicante has a decent supply of central parking garages, with typical rates around €1.50–€3 per hour. Park-and-ride can be useful, but central parking is usually manageable.

Yes-Spain has toll roads on some major routes out of Alicante, though many highways are free. There is no city congestion charge.

Yes. Alicante has local traffic restrictions and parking/access controls in some areas, but no major citywide low-emission zone like Madrid.

Short detours: Guadalest, Altea, and Tabarca Island by boat from the coast.

Alicante has a mild coastal winter and snow is very rare. Winter tyres are usually not necessary, though nearby inland mountains can see snow and occasional pass restrictions.

Alicante has many one-way streets and tram crossings, plus bus/taxi lanes and central access restrictions in some areas. Speed cameras are used on main roads and parking enforcement is active near the coast.

The main airport is about 9 km from central Alicante.