We appreciated the shuttle to departures at Malaga Airport. Louis/Lee? was very friendly and helpful. The was a problem at the pickup location with the type of car that we had pre-booked so that caused a delay however it was resolved promptly and we were happy with the service there.
I liked the car and it’s amenities. If a business in a foreign country caters to tourists then at least have them study rudimentary English. Miscommunication costs me $23. I know it’s nominal but could have been a great deal worse.
Travelers who want to see everything Murcia has to offer, from the Cathedral to the zoo and beyond, should consider renting a car for their visit to the University City to create their own schedule and not be dependent on public transport. The city has much to explore, but the sea is also only 40 minutes away by car and serves as a great day trip destination.
Start your time in Murcia straight after your flight has landed and rent a car directly from Murcia-San Javier Airport. Follow the signs to the car rental desks and choose from well-known agencies such as Europcar. The airport is about 30 miles from the heart of the city, another reason why renting a car from there is a good idea, and it will take just over half an hour by car to get to the city.
As Murcia has broad roads in most places, driving is usually very pleasant, but it is recommended to get a GPS system with the rental car. The road system in Murcia can be quite confusing, and as the street names are all in Spanish it may be hard to navigate. There are access roads called Rondas de Murcia, which enable drivers to access every side of the city and, although they are incredibly helpful once figured out, they can be confusing at first.
In addition to the morning and evening rush hours, in Murcia there is also a midday rush hour, as siesta is held in many shops. Morning rush hour applies from 8 to 9:30 am before the midday traffic takes over between 12:30 and 2:30 pm. From 5 to 8 pm, roads can be clogged up once more with commuters and the best times to drive through the city is from 3 to 5 pm.
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Off-airport rental car locations in Murcia are around 160% more expensive than airport locations on average
Economy rental cars in Murcia are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Murcia
Unless you have plenty of luggage or many people to fit in a car, a compact car is a good decision for various reasons. A smaller car will fit into more parking spaces, which can be hard to find in the city. Additionally, navigating through the roads is also much easier with a compact car, plus it saves on gas costs. As stick shifts are commonly used in Spain, renting an automatic may cost a little more.
In residential areas, the highest speed allowed is 50 km/h (31 mph), though it may be lower around schools or pedestrian areas. Rural two-lane roads permit up to 100 km/h (62 mph), and on freeways drivers can speed up to 120 km/h (74 mph). Speed limit signs are on the right-hand side and must be adhered to at all times.
For a day in Murcia, choose the parking garage next to town hall to avoid long searches for the few on-street parking spaces. On-street parking is marked with a blue line and costs around €0.50 ($0.60). Parking lots are also an option and include the New Capital or Parking Europa.
On average a rental car in Murcia costs $25 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Murcia found in the last 2 weeks is $8.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at DRIVALIA ($5/day), Firefly ($6/day) and Ok Mobility ($12/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at DRIVALIA Poligono 161 – Parcela 47 30156 Lo Jurado (Murcia) 30153 (11 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Murcia. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Murcia is $6.61 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $79 and $106, depending on the car size.
Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Murcia.
An Economy car rental in Murcia costs $22 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Murcia costs $31 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Murcia costs $73 per day, on average.
In Murcia, cars are most frequently rented at Centauro Corvera Airport (13 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Murcia costs $172 per week ($25 per day).
On average a rental car in Murcia costs $739 per month ($25 per day).
Most car rental providers in Murcia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Murcia, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 23 car rental agencies in Murcia.
One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Enterprise
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