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Car Hire from Alicante Airport and driving around the Costa Blanca is actually one of the best driving experiences in Spain. Slightly less bustling than the busy motorway system of the Costa Del Sol (Malaga traffic is notorious), in the Costa Blanca car rental is popular from Alicante Airport, and recommended if you really want to explore the inland areas such as sublime Guadalest.
Car Rental from both Alicante Airport and Car Rental from Murcia Airport are easily accessed (see the Holiday Autos Car Hire Alicante and Murcia weblink right for booking, or contact Iknow Holidays Booking line direct).
The great thing about the Costa Blanca resorts (Benidorm, Calpe, Javea, Alicante and Torrevieja) is that they are relatively easy to get in and out of by car. There is much to see in the Costa Blanca and Murcia area, with a choice of stunning inland villages, numerous blue flag beaches along the coast and a host of holiday attractions around Benidorm, Alicante and La Manga particularly. So much to see and do, and with car hire from Alicante or Murcia, it's all possible in a week or two week Costa Blanca holiday.
Car Hire from Alicante Airport of Murcia Airport is highly recommended to enjoy the region to its max. Ample excursions operate from the main Costa Blanca resorts, particularly Benidorm, but smaller resorts such as Javea are not so well served so car hire is recommended in the smaller resorts.
Driving in the Costa Blanca is relaxed, particularly along the coastal no toll N332. The busiest driving experience you're likely to have is Alicante, but even here in the region's largest city signposting is excellent, with a choice of parking options along the waterfront and around Alicante Marina. Both Alicante and Murcia, although main cities in the region, feel a little more like towns - friendly and easy to navigate around. Driving is on the right, with speed limits on the main motorways (the AP7 is the main coastal Med motorway and is a toll road) at 120kph. Main roads tend to be 100kph, whilst minor roads are 70-90kph. Seat belts are obligatory and it's against Spanish law to drink and drive. Local police do carry out random breath tests. If you're using the AP7 motorway for the first time, the toll operates in a simple fashion much like any other. Take your ticket from the machine at one end, and pay on exit to destination. Watch for signs on the tollbooths for 'Manual' - you'll want that one paying in Euros, not the 'Card' symbol. For a longer drive for example a day trip to Valencia, or Benidorm to Murcia the toll motorway makes good sense. For shorter excursions, for example Alicante to Benidorm or Benidorm to Altea or Calpe the N322 does fine.
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