Car Rental - Spain

 

Rent a car in Spain and explore the gateway to the Mediterranean where an endless ‘Fiesta’ awaits. Marvel at the stunning beaches, beautiful limestone mountains and secluded cloves of coastal cities like Marbella. Or you may want to sample the thriving arts scene and legendary nightlife of Madrid, Spain’s eclectic capital.

With Hertz, there’s a car for every adventure. Whether you’re looking for a weekend car rental to witness the flamenco dances of Seville, or an electric car to sample the Michelin-starred restaurants of Barcelona, we’ve got you covered.   

Tour ‘La Piel de Toro’ in style and experience convenient pick-up and drop-off points situated across the country. If you want to rent a car in Spain for the trip of a lifetime, then do so behind the wheel of a reliable car rental with Hertz.

 

Top Locations in Spain


A Quick Guide to Spain

Barcelona

Barcelona

An electric car rental in Spain is enough for you to tour Barcelona’s marvellous churches, museums and parks. Kick off your adventure with a visit to Antoni Gaudi’s eccentric architecture, including Park Güell, La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló.

Then enjoy a delightful meal at the Boqueria Market, offering a wide variety of restaurants and quaint eateries. Visit the shores of La Barceloneta Beach, and gaze at the picturesque views of the Mediterranean. Finish your day off by hitting the nightlife and checking out tourist hotspots like the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas.   

Madrid

Madrid

Rent a car in Spain and tour this mind-blowing metropolis that stands boldly as an international business hub, not to mention the country’s capital. But before you perceive it as just another concrete jungle, you might miss the gently hum of a flamenco guitar playing in the distance. Madrid is a beehive of Spanish culture, boasting flamenco dancing skits and Paella-inspired restaurants.

It’s the ideal destination for a modern-day fiesta – good food, drink and company, infused with stunning architecture and historical paintings aplenty.   

Seville

Seville

The rhythmic movements of a flamenco dancer and the casual indulgence of an evening siesta are not merely nostalgic memoirs of a Spanish renaissance writer. These cultural traditions still hold prominently in Seville, a Southern city located in the Andalusia region.

The city’s remarkable architecture features Christian, Islamic, and Jewish influences. And if you appreciate a good dose of leisure and history, then Seville’s narrow cobbled streets and century-old neighborhoods will leave you mesmerized.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca, the region surrounding Palma, is an impressive landscape and a treasure-trove of adventure. You can kick off your ‘viaje’ of this picturesque town by touring the nearby Serra de Tramuntana Mountain range that runs gloriously along the northern coast. Or perhaps you’d prefer to gaze at the galvanizing cathedrals and palaces of Palma that you must see up close to believe? Couple that with quaint restaurants serving delectable food and drink, and you’ll have a hard time leaving Palma and its surrounding paradise.

Valencia

Valencia

Valencia is a pleasant coastal city, characterized by its alluring citrus trees and magnificent golden sandy beaches. It might not have the allure of a Barcelona, or the city vibes of a Madrid, but few things are as breath-taking as watching cerulean waves rising gently along El Cabanyal Beach.

Tour the city’s cobblestone streets and fall in love with the home of the Paella, offering several eccentric recipes of this Spanish cultural dish. From history to contemporary art, there’s a lot to discover in this vibrant coastal city.

Driving In and Around Spain

  • Motorways: 120 kph (75mph)
  • Dual Carriageways: 120 kph (75 mph)
  • Main Roads Outside Built-up Areas: 70-100 kph (43-62 mph)
  • Main Roads With Built-up Areas: 50 kph (31mph)

 

  • A1 Madrid – Burgos. This 250 km-long road (155 miles) connects the capital Madrid to Burgos in Northern Spain. It’s roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive between the two cities.
  • A2 Madrid – Zaragoza. Connects the capital Madrid to Zaragoza, and continues on to Barcelona through the AP2. It’s 315 km long between Madrid and Zaragoza (a three-hour drive), increasing to 620 km (six hours) to Barcelona.
  • A3 Madrid – Valencia. Connects Madrid to Valencia at a length of 350 km. Estimated drive-time is about three and a half hours.

 

  • Autopistas – These are basically the turnpikes of Spain. They’re labelled with the letters AP followed by the road number. Initially, all autopistas were toll roads. However, some of them are now toll-free after recent expirations in concessions. Autopistas have a minimum of two lanes of traffic in each direction, separated by a median barrier. 
  • Autovías – Your classic American freeway. These free-to-use roads are identified on a map with the letter A followed by the road number. They have a minimum of two lanes of traffic flowing in each direction, separated by a median barrier. Unlike autopistas, these roads always avoid going through villages, towns and cities.  
  • Carreteras nacionales – These are the national highways of Spain labelled with the letter N on a map followed by the road number. They are identified with white letters in front of a red background. These roads are free to use and can have either two lanes of traffic or a single one.They can cut across villages, towns or cities.

 

Toll roads in Spain are called autopistas designated with the letter AP. Most autopistas connect major cities like Bilbao, Madrid and Barcelona. Tolls can be paid directly at the toll station via cash, credit cards or using an onboard unit system called Via-T that automatically deducts your toll. Autopistas have two toll tunnels where you’ll need to pay tolls when accessing the tunnels. These are Túnel del Cadí and Túnels de Vallvidrera.

 

Spain currently has over 10,000 charging points spread over roughly 3000 locations in the country. While the number of charging stations is fairly low compared to neighbors like France, major energy companies have announced that they’re looking to install thousands of charging stations in coming years.

The network of regular charging points is highly concentrated along the east, north, and west coastlines, as far as Portugal. This covers most of the tourist hotspots from Barcelona to Cartagena. In the interior, charging points are well-distributed throughout Madrid, ideal for your tour of the city’s biggest attractions.

 

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