Car Rental - Zaragoza

 

Discover Zaragoza with a car rental specifically suited to your trip. Located in north-eastern Spain, the fifth largest city in the country is home to some spectacular architecture. Shaped by more than 2,000 years of history, Zaragoza is famous for its festivals and folklore, combining art, history and sumptuous food with panache.

The capital of the Aragón region was built upon a plain and dates back to Roman times, when it was called Caesaraugusta. Today, Zaragoza is a vibrant college town, home to 40,000 students who create a lively atmosphere all year round. Bustling with tapas restaurants, theaters, and cafes, the Spanish city is one of the country’s hidden gems.

We have a choice of rental car pickup points in Zaragoza, including one at Zaragoza Airport, so you can choose the one that’s most convenient for you. There are no hidden fees and you can change or cancel your reservation for free up to two days before collection.

For extra peace of mind, our best price guarantee means we’ll refund the difference if you find a lower price, so you can be sure you’re always getting our best deal. Renting a Hertz car means you’ll get to try out some new models in Zaragoza.

Zaragoza Locations

A Quick Guide to Zaragoza

 

The capital of Aragón is an immensely charming city full of Moorish architecture and art galleries. While sometimes overlooked in favor of Spain’s bigger cities, Zaragoza has plenty to offer. Park up your car rental and pique your wanderlust.

Be sure to take some time visiting the vibrant center and its outstanding religious monuments, such as the Basilica of El Pilar. For a modern contrast, you can admire the Bridge Pavilion and the impressive Aquarium.

Goya in Zaragoza, Spain.

Know Your Goya

If you love Spanish art, then check out Museo Goya. This museum houses a permanent collection of some of Francisco de Goya’s most celebrated paintings as well as displaying an epic chronology of the artist’s life. A local talent, Goya was born in nearby Fuendetodos.

More culture is up for grabs within the city’s Expo area – created when it played host to an international exhibition. Here you’ll find Europe’s largest River Aquarium, with species from five different continents, and the futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed Bridge Pavilion.

Chorizo on a wooden board with garlic.

Time for Tapas

For an authentic taste of the local cuisine, pull up a chair and dig into some tapas. Every restaurant, bar, and cafe will be serving these moreish bite-sized snacks. Aragón has a delicious food culture, which is distinctive from the rest of Spain, and is best known for its pork, ham and fruit dishes. El Tubo is the best place to enjoy tapas in Zaragoza, and summer evenings are especially charming.

San Sebastian near Zaragoza in Spain.

Day Trips From Zaragoza

Zaragoza is a great base for day trips. Travelling in a group is easier with a holiday car rental. One very popular trip is to San Sebastian, a sun-drenched foodie haven. It takes about two-and-a-half hours to reach this destination on the northern coast via the AP68, AP15 and A15 highways.

The seaside Basque city is packed full of tapas (or ‘pintxo’) bars. Once you’ve had your fill, you can drive along the scenic coastal routes and enjoy the magnificent scenery on show.

A little closer to home, the city of Huesca is known for its medieval old town and impressive Gothic cathedral. Meanwhile, the Romanesque monastery of San Pedro el Viejo Abbey holds the tombs of a pair of the region’s former monarchs.

Get Your Bearings

The Ebro river runs north of the center and most of Zaragoza’s visitor attractions, except the Aljaferia Palace and the Expo area, lie within its historic heart. El Tubo is a central area known for its great tapas restaurants and comes to life in the evening.

Sitting across the river are two gigantic cathedrals, La Seo and the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. They’re complemented on the south side by Plaza del Pilar, a sprawling stone square that acts as a busy focus for city life.

Heritage Tour

Zaragoza has more than 2,000 years of history to tell. Hop in a holiday car rental and explore with the family. The city has been ruled by the Romans, the Moors, and Christians, with each group leaving their distinctive architectural mark. Visitors can explore Zaragoza’s history through the Teatro Romano (Roman ruins), the Aljaferia Palace and the Mudejarstyle churches.

The city’s biggest attraction is undoubtedly the Aljaferia Palace, a picture-book Moorish building, with intricate archway carvings that date back to the 11th century. Since the Moorish era, the structure has undergone many changes, including at the hands of the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel. Nowadays, it’s home to Aragón’s parliament, and guided tours take place throughout the day.

Driving In and Around Zaragoza

 

If you’re traveling from the airport, take the N125 route that connects you to the A2 highway – known as an autovia in Spain – which provides toll-free access to the city. There can be some traffic during rush hour, but as a general rule it should only take about 20 minutes to arrive in the center. Once you arrive, you can use the two beltways – the Z40 and the Z30 – which give good access to the various districts. Renting a car makes it easier to traverse Zaragoza’s gorgeous landscape.

The city’s transport network includes the AP2 highway to Barcelona and the A2 which goes to Madrid. The 180-mile drive with your holiday or business car rental from Zaragoza to the Catalan capital of Barcelona takes about three hours. There are some toll roads along the way, so make sure you have some change with you. The journey to Madrid, the capital city of Spain, right at the heart of the nation, takes just over three hours using the A2.

You’ll still be driving on the right in Spain. Speed limits vary, so keep an eye on the signs, but usually it’s 120km/h (74mph) on the main highways, 100km/h (62mph) on divided highways (called ‘autovia’) and 90km/h (55mph) on single-lane routes. If you’re driving in the city, you’ll be limited to 50km/h (31mph).

There are plenty of parking spots for your car rental in Zaragoza and they’re split into two distinct zones – orange and blue. The blue zone is the cheaper of the two, so try to park here if you can. You can park for an unlimited amount of time in the city, so even if you don’t have guest parking at your hotel, it should be easy to find somewhere to leave your rental car.

 

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