Car rental in Granada

Renting a car in Granada opens access to Andalusia's finest routes. With your own vehicle, you'll reach historical landmarks, mountain villages, and Costa del Sol beaches.

Booking through Localrent simplifies your trip. The company's direct partnerships with local rental providers mean affordable rates without hidden charges.

How Localrent Works

The service helps travelers select vehicles based on optimal pricing, technical specifications, and rental terms using filters. This protects against unexpected expenses.

Benefits of Renting with Localrent:

1. Transparent pricing without hidden fees or surcharges. You see the final cost including insurance and fees before confirming your booking.
2. Convenient filters for vehicle selection. You specify transmission type, car brand, and other parameters.
3. Small advance payment at booking. The deposit is only 15–20% of the total rental amount.
4. Wide selection of vehicles across all classes (from budget models to luxury). You'll easily find an option within your budget.
5. Support throughout the entire rental period. Staff will help resolve any rental-related issues.

Vehicle Rental Requirements

To rent a car in Granada, you'll need:

• Valid Category B driver's license
• Passport for contract signing
• Credit or debit card for advance payment

Minimum age and driving experience depend on the specific vehicle. These requirements are listed in each car's description—use the filter for convenience.

Traffic Regulations

Granada follows standard Spanish right-hand traffic rules. Local drivers navigate confidently, especially in city traffic.

Speed Limits:

• Urban areas: up to 50 km/h
• Outside cities: up to 80 km/h
• Highways: up to 120 km/h

Roundabout navigation: Vehicles already on the roundabout have priority.

All passengers must wear seatbelts in Spain. Children require car seats appropriate for their age and weight. Children under 135 cm cannot ride in the back seat without a car seat or booster.

Using phones while driving without a Handsfree system is prohibited. Daytime headlights are mandatory only when passing through tunnels and in poor visibility conditions.

Police strictly enforce traffic regulations. Tourists are frequently stopped for speeding or illegal parking. Keep your license and vehicle documents with you at all times.

Fuel Stations

Spain has two types of fuel stations: automated and standard. At standard stations, you fuel your vehicle, then pay at the cashier.

Automated stations offer fuel at lower prices. They accept cards, and some accept cash—but prepare the exact amount, as machines don't provide change. Like standard stations, automated ones offer additional services: vending machines, car wash, and tire inflation.

Some stations only accept card payments, so verify payment methods in advance.

Parking

Spanish cities have more paid parking than free parking. Pay for parking through parking meters. Machines accept coins but don't provide change. Most parking is free from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am.

Line colors indicate parking rules:

• Blue: paid zone
• Green/orange (sometimes marked "Zona verde"): residents only
• White: free spaces

Parking is prohibited in zones with yellow diagonal lines—these areas are designated for loading and unloading. You also cannot leave your vehicle in front of VADO signs (garage exits), "NO PARKING" notices, or in disabled parking spaces.

Underground parking entrances display electronic boards showing available spaces. "Completo" means all spaces are occupied. Pay for these parking areas when exiting.

Booking Instructions

Renting in Granada through Localrent is a quick way to find a suitable vehicle. The service features a simple interface and the ability to select cars based on your criteria.

Step-by-step booking process:

1. Specify rental parameters. Select Granada as your pickup city and mark the return location. Enter rental dates. The system will show all available options.
2. Apply filters. Immediately eliminate unsuitable offers by specifying transmission type (automatic/manual), preferred car brand, deposit amount, etc.
3. Select your vehicle. Add necessary options to your order if needed, such as child seats, additional driver, etc.
4. Enter driver information and contact details, then confirm booking. The price shown is final and includes insurance, taxes, and fees. Advance payment is 15–20% of the total amount. You'll pay the remainder in Granada when picking up the keys—by card or cash, depending on the selected vehicle.
5. Wait for confirmation. A voucher with rental company contacts and rental details will arrive at your email. Present this when picking up the vehicle.
   

Driving Routes from Granada

A rental car opens access to attractions around Granada. Here are five popular destinations with quality road surfaces:

1. Córdoba. This city with the Great Mosque of Mezquita is located 160 km from Granada. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists visit the Jewish Quarter Judería, Roman Bridge, and Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs—a medieval palace and residence of Spanish monarchs.
2. Guadix. A city with cave houses and a medieval cathedral. The Moorish Alcazaba citadel, built atop a hill in the 11th century, is considered a National Monument.
3. Sierra Nevada. Mountain range with scenic routes and viewpoints, located 36–40 km from Granada. Winter visitors enjoy ski slopes. Mountain driving requires a vehicle with a powerful engine and reliable braking system.
4. Nerja. A small coastal town on Costa del Sol known for caves, cliffs, and beaches. The "Balcony of Europe"—a viewing platform on a cliff directly above the sea—offers excellent photo opportunities.
5. Alhambra. Historic palace and park complex with Moorish architecture, located on a hill overlooking Granada. You can see the Alcazaba fortress and Nasrid Palaces (Muslim rulers' residences). A compact hatchback is the best choice for narrow access roads and parking.

Vehicle Pickup Locations in Granada

You specify the pickup location when confirming your booking. Use the "Specify location" filter to select a specific address. It will show all available offers linked to addresses.

Popular pickup locations include Granada Airport (Maurice Bishop International Airport) and the central railway station.

Some companies can deliver vehicles to your hotel or any location in Granada. Others require pickup at their office. Conditions are listed in each vehicle's listing—verify information when booking.

Rental Recommendations

Granada and its surroundings feature many narrow roads and mountain routes. Consider this when planning longer trips.

Choose vehicles based on your travel destinations

The mountainous terrain around Granada requires confident acceleration and overtaking capability. For trips to Sierra Nevada slopes, models with 1.6–2 liter engines are optimal.

If you're not planning to travel far beyond Granada, choose a compact car. Small vehicles are easier to park and navigate through the historic center.

Study parking regulations

In Spain, zones with blue lines are paid, while white lines indicate free parking. However, these spaces fill quickly.

Rent vehicles with air conditioning

Summer temperatures in Granada regularly exceed 33–35°C. Air conditioning becomes a necessity, not an option.

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