Rated "Excellent"Alicante Airport Car Hire - Save up to 15%
Pre-book your Alicante Airport car hire, with prices starting from just £5.66 per day with FREE cancellations up to 48 hours before you travel!
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If you're planning a holiday to Spain's Costa Blanca, then take a look at our cheap Alicante Airport car hire deals. Renting a car from Alicante Airport is the perfect way to get out and about and sample all that Spain's most popular holiday region has to offer. Whether it's the bright lights and bustle of Benidorm, or the picturesque coastal resorts of Calpe or Altea, the Costa Blanca is a region of contrast. Pre-book your Alicante Airport car hire with Holiday Extras and we can bring you big savings too.
Our award-winning Alicante Airport rental cars are all selected from our base of trusted suppliers so we can bring you great cars at great prices. We regularly benchmark our prices for all our Alicante Airport car hire offers, as well as those for the rest of mainland Spain, including Malaga , Barcelona and Seville to name but a few.
Alicante Airport Car Rental Vehicles
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Economy Car Hire
Budget friendly
Seats up to 4 people
One suitcase
Our Economy cars are the perfect blend of affordability and practicality, making them our most budget-friendly choice.
Designed for city driving, these compact vehicles are easy to park, even in the tightest spots. Popular models in this category include the Fiat 500, Toyota IQ, Peugeot 108, Ford Fiesta, or similar.
Economy cars comfortably seat a driver and three passengers, with space in the boot for one suitcase.
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Small Car Hire
Travelling compact
Seats up to 4 people
One suitcase and bag
A step up from our Economy cars, our Small cars are perfect for urban driving or short trips when you’re packing light.
Popular models in this category include the Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, and Ford Focus.
With 4 doors and seating for a driver and three passengers, they offer great value without compromising on convenience. The boot provides ample space for a suitcase and an additional bag.
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Medium Car Hire
Practical option
Seats up to 5 people
At least 2 suitcases
Our medium-sized rental cars strike the perfect balance between space and affordability, making them an excellent choice for families or groups.
Popular models in this range include the Volvo V40, Ford Mondeo, and Ford C-Max.
Designed with comfort and practicality in mind, all vehicles in this category feature 4 doors and can comfortably accommodate the driver and up to 4 passengers. With generous luggage space.
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Large Car Hire
Most spacious
Seats up to 7 people
Fit's everyone's luggage
Perfect for bigger adventures, our large rental cars are our most spacious option with enough room for the whole family.
If you book this category, you can expect models such as the Ford Galaxy or Volkswagen Sharan.
All the cars in this category have 5 doors and will comfortably seat 7 people. Boot-wise, there will be space for everyone's luggage too.
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Luxury Car Hire
Premium option
Seating will vary
Luggage will vary
Treat yourself to luxury without overspending. Heading to your dream destination? Book your dream hire car!
Our luxury options are more affordable than you think. Choose from a wide range of prestige and convertible cars, including Audis, Porsches and BMWs.
The vehicles in this category may differ in seating capacity and boot space for luggage. Please review these details carefully before making your booking.
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SUV Car Hire
Adventure ready
Seats up to 5 passengers
At least 2 large suitcases
If you’re looking for a real adventure, our SUV hire cars are the ideal choice for exploring. With their comfort and versatility, they’re ready for anything.
If you book an SUV rental car with Holiday Extras, then you can expect a vehicle such as a Nissan Juke, Nissan Qashqai, Opel Mokka, Kia Sportage or similar.
Spacious too - they all have 5 seats and masses of room for luggage with space for at least 2 large suitcases.
Costa Blanca resorts - distance by hire car from Alicante Airport
| Location | Distance in miles | Travel time |
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| Torrevieja | 27 miles | 43 minutes |
| Benidorm | 36 miles | 42 minutes |
| Altea | 44 miles | 52 minutes |
| Calpe | 47 miles | 56 minutes |
| Denia | 64 miles | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Javea | 68 miles | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
How do I book Alicante Airport car hire?
Your email confirmation will land straight to your inbox within 5-10 minutes of payment- this will contain everything you need for a hassle-free car hire pick up at Alicante Airport, including your booking reference and car hire provider. It will also tell you where to find the car hire desk when you arrive at Alicante Airport.
How to book car rental at Alicante in 3 steps:
- Search - enter your details to compare top Alicante car hire
- Select - pick the vehicle you want to hire
- Book - confirm your booking with our secure payment system
When you arrive - collecting your hire car from Alicante Airport
When you arrive to collect your rental car from Alicante Airport (ALC), a member of the provider's team will meet you at the appropriate desk. They will take a few minutes to go through the paperwork for the car rental agreement with you. There are some forms to complete before you will be given the keys to your car.
They will also explain the fuel policy to you and whether you need to return the car full (full to full policy) or pre-purchase, partial refund where you pay for the amount of fuel in the car when you collect it. Your confirmation will also detail whether there is any limit to the number of miles you can drive.
Please ensure you have all of the following with you when you pick up your hire car:
- Printed email confirmation for each of your journeys
- A full driving licence
- Credit card in the lead driver's name, with the full deposit amount available
- A valid DVLA code
- A valid passport
What to do on your return
Details of where you need to return your hire car to will also be included on your booking confirmation. When you drop the car off, a member of the car hire provider's team will check it over before you head off to check in for your flight.
The lowdown on car hire insurance Alicante
Our Spain car hire agreements all include a collision damage waiver. This means that you won't be charged any more than your excess in the event of theft or damage.
Our mission at Holiday Extras is to make things is to make things hassle-free so you can get on with what matters: enjoying your holiday. Our full protection insurance for your rental car from Alicante Airport will give you peace of mind if you're involved in an accident or the hire car gets damaged. We regularly compare and price-check all our policies to ensure we're bringing you the best cover at the best prices. All our policies include the following:
- Damage and theft excess
- Damage protection for all mechanical and exterior of the car
- Cover for any immobilisation, admin and towing charges
- Free cancellation and changes up to 48 hours before travel
Find out more about Full Protection car hire insurance.
Out and About in Alicante
As soon as you've collected your hire car from Alicante Airport, you're free to explore all that the Costa Blanca has to offer. As most of the popular resorts are over 20 miles from the airport, a rental car is a practical option to get you to your resort quickly and efficiently. If you're a sun worshipper, then there are no shortage of beach resorts. Benidorm - the Costa Blanca's party town, offers a wide sandy beach, as well as a huge array of lively bars and clubs. If you prefer to be away from the masses, then Teulada-Moraira boasts beautiful beaches in a tranquil setting. Other equally picturesque destinations in the north of the region are Calpe and Javea which both have stunning coastlines.
If you're looking for a true taste of the Costa Blanca, then venture inland to some of the pretty towns and villages with their whitewashed buildings. One of the true gems of the region is the town of Denia. A former fishing village, it's a bit of a drive away as is just over an hour from Alicante, but it's well worth it. As well as 15km of beaches, it also has a staggering 300 restaurants!
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Airport Lounges
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Travel Insurance
Our award-winning, flexible policies are here to help you travel with peace of mind.
If car hire isn't really your thing this time around and you're just looking for transport to your resort, Holiday Extras provides great savings on resort transfers. As well as this, we also offer competitive holiday insurance, giving you further peace of mind for your holiday.
If you're flying from a UK airport; we could help you save up to 60% on airport parking, airport hotels and airport lounges, too.
Driving guide to Alicante
The prospect of driving in Spain for the first time can be a bit daunting with unfamiliar rod signs, rules and driving on the other side of the road. To help you get the most out of your Alicante Airport car hire, we've put together a handy Spain driving guide to give you the lowdown on useful driving and road safety information for Spain and Tenerife.
Car Hire Alicante Airport FAQs
Prices can start from around £5.66 per day based on 7 days car hire from Alicante Airport.
It's almost always cheaper to book in advance online. When you pre-book online through our Holiday Extras car hire comparison tool we check hundreds of vehicles provided by the most trusted suppliers such as Centauro, Europcar, Drivalia and Record to bring you the best quality car hire with the best deals for you.
Yes! Hiring a car in Alicate is worthwile if your plan is to explore the surrounding beaches, villages and national parks- a rental car gives you the freedom to travel on your own time without having to carry bags around on public transport, and access harder-to-reach destinations. Plus, if you're travelling with a group it can work out cheaper than catching the bus or train.
Yes, you can get car hire at Alicante Airport if you are aged over 50. Additional fees are not common for this age group so it's unlikely you will have to pay more than others.