Car rental in
Valencia

Our premium car hire in Valencia fleets are designed to suit both business and leisure travel whatever your party size or budget. Compact saloons are just right for navigating the old city streets while spacious estate cars have room for all the family. Rugged 4x4s are perfect for exploring the mountainous hinterland of Valencia or why not treat yourself to the luxury of a sports car or convertible and cruise the coastline with the roof down? If you are moving home in Valencia or transporting exhibition materials we also have a range of vans available. Our rental cars are all supplied by trusted names such as BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz and include vehicles adapted for different mobility needs. When you reserve your car hire in Valencia browse our attractive range of extras and add them to your booking. Sat Navs and child seats ensure stress-free holiday driving or look out for great deals on additional drivers, unlimited mileage and extra insurance. We are happy to insure younger drivers under 25. If you are planning some Winter skiing in the Sierra de Javalambre, a 90 minutes drive away, we also have ski racks and snow chains.

Our car hire desk at Valencia airport is clearly signposted in the arrivals hall. Once you have completed the paperwork it is only a short drive to the city centre. Valencia Joaquín Sorolla Train Station is on Calle San Vicente Martir near the old town and Bailén or Jesús Metro stations. Our office can be found outside the main concourse opposite the Correos or Post Office.

Driving in the historic heart of Valencia with its extremely narrow cobbled streets is not for the faint-hearted but the rest of the city is reasonably easy to navigate. As in all large cities traffic builds up during the morning and evening rush hours while the school holiday months of July and August are always more congested. Mountain and coastal roads away from the town will have steep gradients and hairpin bends but the views more than make up for these. Children under 12 are not allowed to travel in the front seat of Spanish vehicles.

Parking your rental vehicle in Valencia is easy for most of the year but if you are visiting during the famous Fallas festival in March it will be harder to find a space. Blue street zones have pay and display meters and there are several public car parks in the city.

A quick drive around Valencia will reveal the city's mix of old and new architecture ranging from medieval castles and towers to 20th-century Modernist and Art Deco buildings. The city is also home to the Turia Park the largest inner-city park in Europe. It was created when the River Turia was diverted from the city centre. The Holy Grail is another Valencian claim to fame. Rumour has it that a cup on display in Valencia Cathedral is this legendary relic from the Last Supper. While in the cathedral climb to the top of the Miguelete bell tower for great views of the city's roofline and distant mountains. Spend some time browsing the busy Modernist market before enjoying coffee and people-watching in one of the city's many shady plazas and a day must be spent exploring the City of Arts and Science.

The Fallas Festival of Bonfires which is always held in the week of March 19th brings visitors to Valencia from all over the world. This tradition dates back several centuries when carpenters celebrated St Joseph's Day and the arrival of Spring by burning the candle holders they had used during the dark Winter months. This evolved into huge bonfires called Fallas which gradually took on a more human form much like the guys burnt on Bonfire Night in the United Kingdom. These gradually grew to have satirical political messages. The festival today is a week long riot of colour, noise and fireworks.

You are spoilt for choice for beautiful beaches in and near Valencia but one worth visiting is Playa Sagunto. Relax on the sandy beach before heading inland to visit the Roman Castle in Sagunto itself.

Distances to Playa Sagunto

• From Valencia Airport: 18 miles, about 30 minutes
• From Valencia Station: 16 miles, about 30 minutes

For something a little different that the children will definitely enjoy, make the short drive to the Parc Gulliver. Here whimsical attractions include a giant reclining Gulliver turned into an adventurous climbing area.

Distances to Parc Gulliver

• From Valencia Airport: 7.5 miles, about 20 minutes
• From Valencia Station: 2 miles, about 10 minutes

Take a drive into the wild countryside of the Parque Natural Chera-Sot and enjoy hiking and bird watching in huge gorges. The region also has vineyards, archaeological remains and great local food.

Distances to the Parque Natural Chera-Sot

• From Valencia Airport: 51.5 miles, about 1 hour 10 minutes
• From Valencia Station: 55 miles, about 1 hour 20 minutes

Valencia was an important port and producer of rice for the Iberian peninsula right back to Roman times. Today its most important economic sectors are tourism, service industries and the production of Ford cars. The Valencia Congress Centre is a modern award-winning building designed by Foster+Partners. Boat-shaped outlines celebrate the town's links to the sea.

Distances to the Valencia Congress Centre

• From Valencia Airport: 5.5 miles, about 12 minutes
• From Valencia Station: 3 miles, about 10 minutes