Cheap Car Hire in Benidorm

What to see and do and where to visit in Benidorm with your hire car

Benidorm Tourist Information

Nestled in a privileged enclave, facing south and protected from the winds by the surrounding mountains, Benidorm features magnificent beaches and tourist infrastructures, as well as a characteristic microclimate that means you can enjoy them at any time of the year.

This cosmopolitan and modern city combines beaches and daytime leisure activities for families with an exciting, varied nightlife. Rent a car in Benidorm and enjoy driving through a region that is sure to offer nice weather and lots of fun most of the year. With your rental car you will be able to visit Benidorm’s landmarks such as Marina Baja and find out why this city is considered Valencia’s tourist capital.

This beautiful coastal city attracts both Spaniards and foreign visitors alike. Its climate, beaches and sports activities, such as golf or an infinite number of water sports, together with its different mountain landscapes and hiking routes make it one of the main tourist destinations in Spain, in Europe and even in the world. In addition, many visitors choose Benidorm or nearby towns as a second home or retirement home. Many of these visitors trust Centauro Rent a Car and visit our car rental branch in Benidorm to pick up the vehicles they will use during their stay.

Car rental in Benidorm

Everyone knows that Benidorm is the city with the most skyscrapers in Spain. It is an exciting city where you can travel kilometers of golden sand and wide avenues with your rental car and take advantage of its top-quality urban offerings.  

Benidorm is a friendly place, full of nooks and crannies with bars, and with more than 5km of long beaches where you can enjoy a stroll at sunset. A mythical and sprawling city that invites us to sample its tapas, enjoy its unsurpassed views, swim and sunbathe, thanks to its more than 300 days of sunshine a year. 

Are you ready to enjoy your car itinerary around Benidorm? Renting your car in Benidorm is the best option to travel without stress and reach every nook and cranny of the Costa Blanca, one of the most visited places in Spain. Its history, culture and Mediterranean cuisine will captivate you when you experience it.

Discover Benidorm in your rental car 

A rental car in Benidorm allows you to explore the splendid natural landscapes surrounding the city. The tourist capital of the Costa Blanca is located 140 kilometers from Valencia and 50 kilometers from Alicante. Both cities have international airports

Benidorm, city of skyscrapers 

While New York City is home to the world's largest skyscraper, Benidorm boasts the 192-meter high, 47-story Intempo building, located in center city Benidorm.

It is also well worth noting that Benidorm is the third city in Europe with the greatest concentration of skyscrapers after London and Milan, featuring a total of 310 buildings over 35 meters high.

Benidorm’s finest beaches

This city started out as a small fishing village, but it grew rapidly until it became one of Spain’s best known vacation destinations. Today, its crystal clear waters, soft sand, as well as the great biodiversity of its ocean ecosystem and the wide array of water sports that you can enjoy on its miles of inviting coastline are some of Benidorm's greatest tourist attractions. Discover its countless beaches and enjoy the finest Mediterranean climate in Spain: 

• Playa de Poniente, the largest beach in Benidorm, proudly flies the blue flag. The natives usually prefer it.
• Cala Mal Pas is a shallow beach with clear water that is protected from the waves thanks to the rocks. It is excellent for snorkeling.
• Playa de Levante is Benidorm’s most popular beach and one of the best beaches on the Costa Blanca. Its bay is visited by thousands of tourists, so it will come as no surprise that it is crowded.
• Cala Almadrava is a very quiet place with secluded coves. To reach this beach you have to walk through a narrow concrete passageway. The entrance may be somewhat disguised, and you will have to park nearby.
• Cala Tío Ximo features an untamed landscape within the Natural Park of Sierra Gelada. You can reach it by a narrow road and, if you like hiking, you will find a natural environment with a many trails worth exploring
• Cala de Finestrat: beyond the Poniente beach is this small cove of fine sand set apart by the imposing rocky ridge of El Xoriguer. It hosts a flea market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, as well as offering multiple dining options, and you can follow a short hiking route to Torre del Aguila. 

Each of these beaches has its own charm, and we recommend you try each of them so that you can choose your favorite beach in Benidorm. 

Active tourism in Benidorm

If you like to enjoy nature, in Benidorm this will be quite easy.  The town of Benidorm has different routes for hiking, with the most important ones being: the Benidorm-Sierra Cortina-Benidorm 101011 (18.64 km), the Cruz de Benidorm (13.64 km) or Benidorm Ruzafa (8.04 km). You might also like to know about Puig Campana, Sierra Helada and the Cala route.

The water activities that you can enjoy with the family include diving and snorkeling to explore the most spellbinding coves and caves. In Benidorm, you can also rent a kayak or go paddle surfing to follow the crystalline waves out to the caves that the ocean has carved out by erosion.

Benidorm for the whole family

If you are taking a vacation with your family, you won’t want to miss out on a number of fun options such as the Aqualandia water park, the Mundomar animal park, the Terra Natura zoo or Terra Mítica theme park. And don’t forget to make an excursion to the Island of Benidorm.

Benidorm’s nightlife

Benidorm is well-known for its nightlife. Mainly in the summer nights, young people from all over the world invade its streets. There are three main districts: the Spanish district, the "guiri" or English district, and the “road” district.

Along the streets that ascend to the Plaza del Castillo you will find the venues of the old town where the locals hang out. One of the main streets is of this district is El Carrerò dels Cats, where the main venues are Mars and El Callejón.

Tourists from Great Britain have their own district in Benidorm, situated in the Rincón de Loix, where they can listen to international music from all eras.  

The district along the road leading to Altea is a famous clubbing area with venues open until 4 or 5 in the morning, thus coordinating with the closing of the beach dance clubs so that music lovers can party until the early hours of the morning. 

Golf courses in Benidorm

The mountains that shelter the city, its gentle climate and its modern facilities make Benidorm a real golf paradise at any time of year, offering a diversity of courses with captivating, carefully designed landscapes. 

Golf lovers can choose from numerous options and facilities to enjoy golf in Benidorm: such as Las Rejas Open Club Benidorm, the Villaitana Wellness Golf & Business Sun Resort, Puig  Campana Golf, AlteaClub de Golf, Don Cayo Golf Club, the Ifach Golf Club, the Javea Golf Club, or La Sella Golf. 

Car itinerary through Benidorm’s surroundings

Benidorm is located on the Costa Blanca, north of Alicante. This area is known for its golden coasts and beautiful inland villages. One of the best ideas for your visit to Benidorm is to design your own car itinerary through the most beautiful villages on the Costa Blanca, many of which are situated less than 30m from Benidorm. 

Ready to discover the Costa Blanca off the beaten path? 

• Fuentes de Algar: Renting a car in Benidorm will let you enjoy splendid places like Fuentes de Algar, a beautiful natural landscape with natural pools of crystal-clear water, waterfalls and canals where you can take a dip, just 15Km from Benidorm.
• We also recommend Guadalest, a charming village located only 20 minutes from Benidorm . Visit this charming inland medieval village on the Costa Blanca; it has only 208 inhabitants and is among the loveliest in Spain. Don't forget to visit Guadalest Castle and explore its enigmatic interior. 
• Altea: Altea’s lovely skyline formed by the outlines of cottages along Sierra Bernia, its white exteriors and narrow alleys, together with its Mediterranean church of stone and blue tiles and seaside promenade make this village one that you won’t want to miss on your holidays in Benidorm. 
• Calpe: This small fishing village is presided over and protected by the famous Peñón de Ifach, an impressive mountain on the seashore that you can climb to enjoy one of Valencia’s loveliest views. In Calpe you can also relax and unwind on Arenal-Bol beach, visit the Roman archeological site of the Baños de la Reina and its natural swimming pools, or go to see Muralla Roja, a modern building that has become one of Spain’s most popular spots on Instagram.

If you are planning to visit Benidorm, we recommend you set aside some time for a road trip through these charming villages.  

The cuisine of Benidorm

Benidorm’s cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes with rice and “fideuá” noodles. In Benidorm any restaurant will offer you exquisite dishes and tapas, but we highly recommend that you visit Benidorm’s Basque district to sample tapas and the best Spanish cuisine, accompanied by the best wines and beers, and rounded off by exquisite desserts.

Among the most outstanding dishes are creamy rice with anchovies, stewed beans, stuffed squid, "pebrot," as well as a tuna pie know as “coca farcida,” the San Blas pastry, sweet potato pie and the famous “Benidorm cake.”

The climate Benidorm

Discovering Benidorm by car also means enjoying a fantastic climate with over 3000 hours of sunshine a year and an average annual temperature of 19ºC.

Transfers from Alicante and Valencia to Benidorm

• The transfer from Alicante airport to Benidorm is 40 km and takes approximately 39 minutes. There is no additional toll charge since 2020. See route from Alicante airport to Benidorm on Google Maps.

• The transfer from Alicante AVE station to Benidorm is 46 km and takes approximately 40 minutes. There is no additional toll charge since 2020. See route from AVE Alicante train station to Benidorm on Google Maps.

• The transfer from Valencia airport to Benidorm is 146 km and takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. There is no additional toll charge since 2020. See route from Valencia airport to Benidorm on Google Maps.

• The transfer from Valencia AVE station to Benidorm is 139 km and takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. There is no additional toll charge since 2020. See route from the AVE Valencia train station to Benidorm on Google Maps.