Car rental in Jerez de la Frontera can kickstart dream drives in the south of Spain – for business or vacation.
Located in the heart of the Andalusia region, the Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera, more commonly called Jerez, is an enchanting place to visit thanks to its cobbled alleyways and sun-kissed plazas. The place is also renowned for its bullfighting arenas and equestrian centers, as it’s the epicenter of Andalusian horse culture.
Rent a car in Jerez to see it all on your own schedule.
This traditional city also attracts visitors from across Spain for its passionate flamenco shows.
The best way to explore Jerez is by rental car, and we have convenient pick-up points, including one at Jerez Airport, so you can start driving the moment you arrive and collect your bags.
When you rent a car in Jerez, there are no hidden extras and you can pre-pay online or pay on collection. You can amend or cancel up to two days before collecting your vehicle.
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Jerez de la Frontera is about 25 miles inland from Seville and has a tremendous artistic heritage, as one of the birthplaces of the Flamenco. It’s a joy to explore its white-washed streets full of medieval churches and ornate palaces or learn about its equestrian tradition. The local horses (‘cartujanos’ in Spanish) are world-famous and can be seen at its annual Horse Fair.
Horses are the pride and joy of Jerez, and a visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is a highlight of any vacation here. Thoroughbred Andalusian horses are trained to perform spectacular dressage dances to music.
After attending a show, you can visit the adjacent Museo del Enganche and learn more about the history of Spanish equestrian equipment. Hop out of your Jerez rental car to learn about an archaic form of transport.
The town is full of history, with Andalusia part of the battleground between the Moors and Christians during the Reconquista period in the 15th century. Jerez’s 11th century fortress - Alcázar - is one of the city’s top visitor attractions. It’s one of Andalusia’s best-preserved forts and has a mosque-chapel and a defense tower, where visitors can enjoy views of the city. You can also see the 18th-century Palace of Villavicencio, with its beautiful Moorish-era gardens.
Jerez Cathedral is another unmissable attraction, boasting a wonderful blend of architectural styles including baroque, neoclassical and Gothic. Once inside, make sure to check out Zurbarán’s gorgeous painting, La Virgen Niña. If you want to see a different side to Jerez, then Palacio Del Tiempo has over 300 antique clocks on display alongside Andalusian tapestries and frescoes.
If you’re spending a few days in Jerez and fancy a road trip in your car rental, there are some beautiful destinations within driving distance. From Seville, the colorful Andalusian capital filled with orange groves and Moorish gardens, to small, whitewashed hillside villages, all are easily accessible when you rent a car in Jerez. Sevile is just an hour north by rental car.
Vejer is spectacularly located on the Andalusian hillside and overlooks the sea, making it a perfect day trip. With its romantic coastline, elegiac buildings, and excellent seafood, Cadiz is one of the most beautiful destinations on the Spanish coast. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Jerez to Cadiz by rental car, and the views along the way are just sublime.
So, whether you’re passionate about horses or Spanish history, or you just want a wonderful, charismatic place to wander, Jerez is a fantastic base to explore southern Spain. Pick up your rental car keys from us and start your Andalusian driving vacation today.
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Jerez is a lovely place to drive, with breathtaking scenery surrounding the city and the routes in and out of it. With your rental car in Jerez, you can also access all the wonders of this part of Spain.
Once you arrive in the Jerez, you can leave your rental car in several parking lots to explore its cobbled alleyways on foot. The biggest parking lots are in Plaza del Arenal, Plaza de Madre de Dios, Calle Larga, and Plaza del Cabello.
The A4 Autopista (autopista are major highways) connects Cadiz in the south with Seville in the north, and also connects the city with its airport. When you rent a car in Jerez, you can connect to cities and towns across the region, including Granada and Cordoba.
Overseas visitors to Andalusia should also note to drive on the right-hand side in Spain. Your car rental assistant will show you the ropes when you arrive in Jerez.
Speed limits vary according to where you go: 74mph (120 km/h) on Autopista, 62mph (100 km/h) on Autovia (smaller dual carriageways), and 55mph (90 km/h) on single carriageway roads.
In urban and built up areas, this drops to 30mph (50 km/h). Seatbelts must be worn by all occupants of the car, and mobile or cell phone use while driving is illegal.