Real reviews from Alicante customers
The Alicante region rewards anyone with their own set of wheels. The motorway and the N-332 coast road link the airport to Benidorm, Calpe, Jávea, Altea, Guardamar and the salt lakes of Torrevieja, and many of the prettiest coves and inland villages of the Costa Blanca simply are not on a bus route. The notes below come from travellers who used Alicantehirecar Alicante to compare suppliers and book — families on a fortnight by the sea, couples chasing quiet beaches, and a few winter visitors renting by the month.
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We collected our car at Alicante Airport just after midnight and the desk was still staffed, which we hadn't expected. The compact was spotless and easy to throw the buggy into. Driving down to Santa Pola the next morning was a joy.
Emma Hayes
Bristol, UK
Verified customer
Booked an automatic because I rarely drive a manual at home. The handover took about ten minutes and the staff walked me through the AP-7 toll-free route to Calpe. Returning it before our flight was just as quick.
Lieke Vermeer
Utrecht, Netherlands
Verified customer
Spent two weeks exploring the Costa Blanca with the family. The estate had real boot space for four sets of luggage plus beach gear. The coastal road up to Altea and Jávea was the highlight of the whole trip.
Pierre Dubois
Lyon, France
Verified customer
Our flight into ALC was delayed by three hours and I was dreading the pickup. The supplier had held the car and there was no fuss at all. Air con worked brilliantly for the August heat between Alicante and Guardamar.
Siobhan Murphy
Dublin, Ireland
Verified customer
I compared a few quotes here before booking a small SUV for a golf trip near Elche. The full-to-full fuel terms were clear up front, which I appreciate, and parking near the old town of Alicante was easier than I feared.
Thomas Brandt
Hamburg, Germany
Verified customer
Vine en tren a Alicante y alquilé un coche para subir hasta Benidorm con unos amigos. Fácil de recoger, precio honesto y sin sorpresas en el mostrador. Repetiremos para la próxima escapada por la Costa Blanca.
Carlos Rey
Valencia, Spain
Verified customer
Long winter stay near Torrevieja, so I rented for a full month. The longer hire brought the daily price right down and the mileage was genuinely unlimited. The little hatchback handled the salt-lake roads without complaint.
Astrid Nilsen
Oslo, Norway
Verified customer
Picked up a seven-seater for a group heading to the Tabarca ferry and then up to Villajoyosa. Plenty of room and the navigation through the N-332 was painless. Drop-off back at the airport took barely five minutes.
Gianluca Russo
Turin, Italy
Verified customer
First time renting abroad and I was nervous about the deposit and the card. The booking page explained the requirements before I paid, so there were no shocks. We did a lovely day loop from Alicante out to Guadalest.
Hannah Kowalski
Kraków, Poland
Verified customer
Used the car mainly to reach the beaches south of the city and a couple of dinners up in Altea. Free cancellation meant I could book early and relax. Honest, straightforward service from start to finish in Alicante.
David Whitmore
Manchester, UK
Verified customer
A rough guide to the drives that come up again and again in the feedback above, with a realistic idea of distance and the kind of car that suits each one. Times are easy daytime estimates from Alicante and will stretch in peak August traffic.
| Destination | From Alicante | Drive time | Good for | Suggested car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Pola & Tabarca ferry | ~20 km | 25–30 min | Beaches, island day trip | Compact hatchback |
| Guardamar & Torrevieja | ~40 km | 35–45 min | Salt lakes, long winter stays | Economy or compact |
| Benidorm & Villajoyosa | ~50 km | 40–50 min | Groups, nightlife, family resorts | SUV or seven-seater |
| Altea, Calpe & Jávea | ~65–90 km | 50–75 min | Coves, coastal scenery | Compact or estate |
| Guadalest & inland villages | ~55 km | 55–70 min | Mountain roads, day loops | Small SUV |
Distances and times are approximate planning guides only, not exact figures, and depend on your route and the season.
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