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You can hire a car for a day or 2 to transport you to the Airport in the UK and again on your return.

Car Hire


You can hire a car for all your holiday and get it at Alicante Airport. or hire one for part of your holiday and hire from Benidorm.  Car Hire

Car Hire Restrictions Car Hire Minimum Age


Car Hire Minimum Age: The official minimum age is 21, but some car hire firms use a higher age of 23.

Driving Experience: Most car hire companies insist on a minimum driving experience of 2 years.

Check for these restrictions.

Book on line


It is advisable to pre book your car hire. In high season it's essential.

This site allows you to book on line through the top UK and European Car hire firms.  Car Hire

More Rules and information

Drink Driving


Is illegal as is driving under the influence of drugs.

Mobile Phones


Don't use while driving

Roadside emergencies


SOS phones are every 5km on major roads.

Police Emergency telephone: 091

Parking


On street parking is hard to find in towns. Multi story car parks usually have room, but expensive.

Insurance


Third Party Insurance is compulsory in Spain. Travelers should check with their insurers that they are correctly covered.

Driving in Spain, Car Hire in Costa Blanca, Benidorm and UK

Car Hire

Driving & the Law

Required Documents


A valid driving licence is required at all times is Spain. Also required The vehicle log book/registration and adequate insurance also required.

An EU Driving Licence is accepted in Spain. Uk drivers should obtain an International Driving Licence from the AA

Traffic Offences


On the spot fine payment is compulsory for non residents.

Speed Limits


Motorways   120 kph

Main Roads 100 kph

Towns            60 kph

On the spot speeding fines are high

Compulsory Items


Seat Belts are Compulsory for all passengers.
Children under 13 must sit in the back seat using suitable sized seat belts for the child's size and weight.
- excludes babies in rear facing baby seats. Book if required.

Carry both warning triangle and reflective jacket in the car or boot,and of course use if broken down etc.

Holidays to Costa Blanca

On the Beach Holidays to Costa Blanca


Hotels only or with Flights & Transfers

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Sunshine Holidays


Hotels only or with Flights & Transfers

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Expedia Holidays


Hotels

Hotels, Flights, Car Hire, Attractions

Expedia Holidays

 

BlueSea Holidays to Costa Blanca

BlueSea Holidays

Mercury Holidays to Costa Blanca


Mercury Holidays

UK Rail Tickets & Extras

Raileasy

Essential Holiday Extras

  • Travel Insurance including Medical conditions
  • Airport Parking
  • Airport Hotels
  • Airport Lounges
  • Car Hire

Holiday Extras

 

Cheap Alicante Flights

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Things to Do in Costa Blanca

Things to Do in Costa Blanca by Tripadvisor
Trips, Tours, Theme parks, Shows & More.