Alicante

Cheap Car Hire in Alicante from £4

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Alicante car hires in 2026

Most popular company

RECORDGO

Price of gas per litre

£1.53

Average price per day

£17

Cheapest price per day

£4

Popular car types in Alicante

There are, in total, 88 car hire locations in Alicante that are operated by 56 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £4/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Alicante hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Alicante

Ford Ka£4/day
Ford Ka
Seat Ibiza£5/day
Seat Ibiza
Hyundai Ioniq£5/day
Hyundai Ioniq

Cheapflights insights for Alicante car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alicante, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alicante?

For the best savings on car hire in Alicante, make your reservation 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just £13/day – about 43% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Alicante?

Looking to hire a car in Alicante? CLICK RENT had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £5.37/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £6.10/day.

What is the best car rental company in Alicante?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alicante is National (rated 8.0/10). Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alicante?

Planning to hire a car in Alicante? November is the cheapest month, costing about £10 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £21. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£10

February

£16

March

£14

April

£16

May

£14

June

£15

July

£20

August

£18

September

£15

October

£17

November

£10

December

£21

What car do most people hire in Alicante?

SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Alicante. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Opel Astra or similar).

Top hire agencies in Alicante

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

7.0
Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

CLICK RENT

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

rentalplus

1 location

Rhodium

2 locations

King Rent a Car

1 location

Autoclick Rent A Car

1 location

Car hire FAQs

  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Alicante?

    You’ll have to be at least 21 years of age to qualify for basic car hire in Alicante – and if you want to hire high-end or more powerful cars, you’ll need to be 23-25 or over, depending on which of the car hire locations in Alicante you use. You can get relatively cheap car hire in Alicante without needing an International Driving Permit, as long as you have a UK photocard driving licence. You must have held it for at least 12 months, but this is car hire company policy rather than Spanish law.

  • What are the rules for driving in Alicante?

    Like most of Europe, you’ll drive on the right-hand side in Spain, so consider an automatic for car hire in Alicante. You’ll have to book this well in advance, as most cars in Spain are manual. The speed limits have been reduced and are now 30 km/h (about 18.5 mph) on all single-lane roads in Alicante, and two-lane roads are limited to about 50 km/h (31 mph). Seatbelts are compulsory for all occupants, and the drink driving limit is stricter than that in the UK, at 0.5 mg per ml of blood, so be very aware of this if you hire cars in Alicante. When you arrive, check with the town’s traffic department for recent law changes that might affect your plans for Alicante car hire.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Alicante?

    The town is on the eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, roughly opposite the Balearic Islands, so you have a pretty free hand with car hire in Alicante. It’s an ancient town that still retains some of its narrow streets, so for downtown driving, go for something small like economy car hire. Don’t waste the chance to go road tripping along the Valencian Coast – for that, you can opt for an SUV or passenger van hire. If you’re visiting alone or with a partner, you can get a convertible. Alicante car hire leaves all options open to you.

  • Where are the best places to park in Alicante?

    The choice to hire cars in Alicante will mean you’ll have to take parking space in the town into account. A colour-coded system is in use: white spaces are free, blue are paid. Parking costs about €0.60 (£0.50) per hour, up to a maximum of two hours. You can also find cheap parking to go with your cheap car hire in Alicante in central car parks, like Alfonso el Sabio. Parking rates usually vary from about0 €1.20-2.00 per hour (roughly £1-1.70).

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alicante?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £17/day when booking a car hire in Alicante. The absolute best deal a user found was for £4/day from Record go, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alicante for a week from Record go?

    Record go is one of the top picks in Alicante. They can have you in a hire car for about £112 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alicante?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Alicante check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Alicante for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Record go can potentially be 82% below the average car hire price in Alicante. Check prices and availability for Record go and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Alicante is on average £479 a month or £16 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Alicante car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Alicante for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Alicante are typically £25 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to £25. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in October to be on average £22 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Alicante

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Alicante. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Alicante?

Hire a car at Alicante if you plan to visit one of these locations
Benidorm
Oliva
Torrevieja
Los Alcázares
Calp
Javea
Guardamar del Segura
Orihuela
Altea
La Manga
el Campello
Villajoyosa
Moraira

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