Car hire Granada

The city of Granada is the capital of the province. Located in southern Spain and bordering the spectacular mountain range of Sierra Nevada, Granada is one of the most visited places in Spain and impressed visitors from all over the world with spectacular and elegant buildings, many recreational opportunities, the Spanish way of life and the local cuisine.

Granada airport offers all kind of services which a visitor may need. Taxis, buses, hotel transfers and Granada car hire can be found inside the terminal building of Garcia Lorca airport.

 The highlight of any visit to Granada is without a doubt the Alhambra, the famous fortress of the 13th Century, built by the Moors. In its walls there are several important buildings like the Palace of Charles V, the Citadel and extensive gardens. The Alhambra is unique and is one of the world heritage sites. There are many religious buildings of Granada like the Abbey of Sacromonte or San Jeromio. One of the highlights is the five-aisled cathedral. It is an imposing place and dominates the old town.

In the narrow alleys and streets of the historic center, visitors can discover many buildings from the Middle Ages or the Moorish occupation. A special, almost mystical-looking place is Sacromonte, a neighboorhoud of Granada, which houses the famous Cuevas, cave dwellings. It is recommend not to visit these places with a rental car as parking spaces are very scarce.

The situation between the Costa del Sol and the Sierra Nevada is ideal for an exceptional holiday. Both the Costa del Sol and the Sierra Nevada can be reached by in less than an hour. A rent a car in Granada is therefor a must if you want to make these interesting excursions. At Federico Garcia Lorca airport there are several companies who offer cheap car hire Granada airport, but you can also rent a car in the city center or at the train station. Book your car rental well in advance in order to avoid disappointments upon arrival at Granada airport.

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