The Spanish region of Alicante is rich in colorful sights and sounds.
Although it is a highly modernized province, this is not to say that there are no longer any greens in the region.
On the contrary, the country of Spain takes pride in having modern cities yet preserving the identity of their smaller towns.
Transportation is made easy with several different types available.
Public transportation is readily available especially in the cities within the region.
With travelling to the more remote parts of the province, travelers are recommended to avail of the cheap car hire Alicante airport provides.
There are several types of vehicles offered by car hire companies.
For the more practical traveler coming in smaller groups, there are the economically priced cars.
Those that are traveling in larger groups or families can avail of vehicles such as camper vans, SUVs or 4×4 off roaders, Travelers that wish to drive around in style may opt for the pricier BMW or Mercedes Benz models.
There is a vehicle to fit any traveler’s need.
Rental companies offer two options when making reservations.
The first is by personally making the reservation at the airport.
Booths of the ten major rental companies in the country are located right outside the arrivals area at El Altet.
This makes it convenient for last minute travelers to get a vehicle for their trip. However, travelers should keep that making reservations at the last minute can increase the chances of not getting the desired package or vehicle and may need to settle with what is available.
The more recommended option is by making reservations online several months prior to the trip.
This allows travelers to compare rates and make a more sound decision as to which vehicle and package to choose.
Normally your insurance will be covered as part of the price.
One thing to look out for when you are trying to find cheap car hire in Alicante airport is the underlying insurance costs.
You will always need to be aware of the insurance excess.
This means the initial amount that you will pay in case there is an accident.
The excess is normally voluntary and can be adjusted at the time you take out your car rental.
Some excesses are going to be compulsory, especially for inexperienced or young drivers.
The rule is the higher the excess, the lower the insurance premium.
But, in order to take this higher excess, most car rental companies will require that you have the entire excess amount available on your credit card.
There are also companies which offer insurance cover specifically for this excess amount.
Regardless of how much time you spend in Alicante, you will find that the cheapest car hire Alicante airport offers may not always be quite so cheap in the long run.
Photos by Red Spike and Enrique López-Tamayo Biosca
