Standard Cars to Rent in Alicante

Standard car rental in Alicante: a sensible middle ground

A standard car sits between a small city runabout and a large premium model. You get more room for people and luggage, a steadier feel on the motorway and a calmer drive over longer distances, yet it is still easy enough to park near the old town. This page lists 13 cars in this class, so there is real variety to choose from.

Who it suits

Standard car hire in Alicante works well for several kinds of trip:

• Families and groups: the Toyota Verso 7 and the Volkswagen Touran are the kind of roomy models people look at when they travel with children or a lot of bags.
• Couples and solo travellers: the Citroen DS4 or the Skoda Octavia offer comfort without excess size.
• Business trips: the Mercedes Benz C 180 is a tidy, understated choice for meetings.
• Fuel-conscious drivers: the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid and the Toyota Auris Hybrid White are worth a look if you plan to cover a fair few kilometres.
• Sunshine seekers: the Volkswagen EOS Cabrio is there for those who want an open-top drive along the coast.

Where to go from Alicante

Having your own car makes the Costa Blanca much easier to explore. You can drive up the coast to Altea, Calpe with its Peñón de Ifach, or the lively resort of Benidorm. Inland, the hill village of Guadalest is a popular day out, and Elche, with its famous palm grove, is close by. In the city itself, a morning at Santa Bárbara Castle followed by a stroll along the Explanada fits easily into a day with a car at your disposal.

Practical tips before you book

Think about how many people and suitcases you will really carry, and whether you prefer a manual or automatic gearbox or a hybrid. Read the rental conditions carefully and confirm the details you care about, such as insurance, fuel and extra drivers, directly with the company before you commit. Parking in the centre can be tight in summer, so a mid-size car is easier to live with than something much bigger.

Renting from a dedicated car rental company means you can compare several models in one place and choose the one that matches your plans, rather than settling for whatever is left. Take a look at the cars above and pick the one that suits your route.