Car Hire Alcala De Henares - Mini guide to Alcala De Henares

Alcala De Henares is located 35 km Northeast of Madrid and has been inhabited in its current location since 1BC by the Romans. With scheduled trains and buses, spending a day exploring the city is easy. There are several guide tours available to assist you in seeing the sights. The local turismo is located on the central Plaza de Cervantes and can arrange guided tours, has maps available and local information.

The Universidad Antigua is located in the heart of Plaza de San Diego and offers guided tours each day. It features a Plateresque façade and the Great Hall houses Paraninfo, an exclusive restaurant. The Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes is reported to be the birth place of Cervantes. The home is open to the public contains a museum with early editions of Don Quixote and other items from the author.

Take time to tour the Cathedral of the Santos Niños Justo y Pastor. Carvings by Gregorio Fernández and Pedro de Mena, distinguished baroque image makers, line the inside of the church. Nearby you will find the Oratory of San Felipe Neri, the only male religious order remaining in Alcalá.

There are other interesting sites throughout the city and spread around Plaza de Cervantes. The Teatro de Cervantes Theatre located in the square is a major open-air theatre which stages the works of Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca. The City Hall, the chapel of Oidor, the Colegio de Málaga and the Convent of Santa Úrsula form part of the surrounding buildings.

There are several hotels available in Alcala De Henares to meet any budget or need. Try Husa El Bedel with an excellent location in the heart of the town or AC Alcala located in the commercial area of the city. Alcala De Henares with its rich history and great sights is a great place to spend a day or holiday.

Car hire deals in: Spain

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.