Who an estate car suits
An estate is the sensible choice when the trip involves more than a couple of cabin bags. Families with pushchairs, friends travelling with golf bags or snorkelling kit, and couples who would rather not pack like a puzzle all tend to appreciate the long, practical load area. If you are looking for estate car hire in Alicante, you probably already know what you need to carry. The car simply has to make it easy.
It also works well for longer drives. An estate feels settled on the motorway and gives passengers more room than a small hatchback, which matters on a warm afternoon on the AP-7.
Trips worth making from Alicante
The Costa Blanca is easy to explore by car, and an estate leaves space for beach gear, a cool box and whatever you pick up at local markets. A few ideas for a day out:
- Santa Pola, with its long beaches just south of the city
- Elche, known for its palm grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Altea and Calpe, where the Penon de Ifach rock rises above the sea
- Guadalest, a hill village inland from Benidorm
- Villajoyosa and Benidorm, further along the coast to the north
Public transport reaches some of these places, but having your own car means you leave when you like and stop where you like.
The models on this page
Two estates are listed here: the Skoda Octavia and a black Opel Insignia. With such a short list, choosing is straightforward. Think about how many people are travelling, how much luggage you have and how long you will spend on the road, then pick the one that suits your plans.
Practical tips before you rent
Start with the luggage. Count the bags and any bulky items, and decide who will be sitting where. Parking in the centre of Alicante can be tight, so it helps to know in advance where you will leave the car overnight. If more than one person will drive, mention it when you enquire.
Details such as insurance, fuel and the deposit differ from one rental to another, so confirm the conditions for your dates with the company before you book. When you rent an estate car in Alicante with us, you can compare the two models, send an enquiry and sort out the rest without any guesswork.