Discover Valencia Airport with the freedom of a rental car from Valencia Airport
Valencia Airport, also known as Aeropuerto de Manises, is the eighth busiest airport in Spain. Handling more than 8 million passengers a year and with two terminals, it is a major hub for both domestic and international flights. From here, you can quickly and easily explore the city and surrounding regions with your rental car.
How to drive from Valencia Airport to Valencia City
The airport is located about 8 kilometres west of Valencia city centre. Via the V-11 and the E-901/A-3 you can be in the heart of the city within 15 minutes. On the way, get a taste of the modern architecture and vibrant city life Valencia has to offer.
Drive further to Alicante and Benidorm
With your rental car, you can easily visit other cities too. Driving south on the AP-7, you will reach Alicante in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. This route offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea. A little further still is Benidorm, known for its beaches and nightlife, about 2 hours' drive from Valencia Airport.
5 Highlights within driving distance of Valencia
- Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias: An impressive complex with museums, an aquarium and a planetarium.
- Albufera Nature Park: A stunning nature reserve with a large lake, ideal for boat trips and tasting local paella.
- Bioparc Valencia: An innovative zoo where animals live in natural habitats.
- Sagunto: A historic town with an ancient Roman theatre and castle.
- Requena: A charming wine town where you can taste local wines and visit ancient underground cellars.
Road network in Spain
The road network in Spain is modern and well-maintained. Highways are comfortable and clearly signposted. Do pay attention to toll roads and stick to speed limits. In rural areas, roads can be narrow and winding, so be alert.
Recommended car type for Spain
For urban journeys, a compact car is useful because of the narrow streets and limited parking space. If you plan to drive longer distances or go into the mountains, a sedan or SUV is more comfortable and offers more luggage space.
Best travel time to visit Spain
Valencia is an attractive destination all year round, but the best travel time is from March to June and from September to November. During these periods, the weather is pleasant and you avoid the crowds of the high season.
Eating and drinking in Valencia
Valencia is the birthplace of the original paella. Try this traditional rice dish with rabbit, chicken and string beans. Don't forget to try a glass of local Agua de Valencia, a cocktail based on cava and orange juice. If you drink alcohol, leave the car and enjoy responsibly.
Useful words and phrases about car rental in Spanish
- Semáforo: Traffic light
- Avería: Breakdown
- Curva: Turn
- Llave del coche: Car key
- Aparcamiento: Parking
- ¿Qué coche es para mí?: Which car is for me?
- Aquí tiene mi permiso de conducir: Here you have my driving license.
- ¿Mi coche usa gasolina o diésel: Does gasoline or diesel go into my car?
- ¿Dónde está la gasolinera más cercana?: Where is the nearest petrol station?
- ¿Dónde dejo el coche cuando termine mis vacaciones?: Where do I leave my car when my holidays are over?