Car Hire in Costa Blanca - Getting to Costa Blanca

The principal Costa Blanca airports are Alicante and Valencia. Valencia Airport is situated 5 miles from the city and El Altet Airport at Alicante is 7 miles southwest of that city centre. They both have international and domestic flights by both scheduled and charter services, connecting to all major Spanish and European destinations.

There are two rail operators in the Costa Blanca the main one being RENFE, which runs a very efficient service with cheap fares; the other is FEVE who run the Costa Blanca Express. Tickets can be bought at train stations or through authorised travel agencies.

If you are planning to travel a lot by train then it’s worth purchasing a 'tourist pass'. A rail guide including fares can be obtained at any Spanish railway station.

There is no single national coach line. Tourist offices can give information on how to get to your destination. Local coach services can be booked and paid for in Spain but seat reservations should be made in advance. Coach stations are laid out according to the company, not the route

The Costa Blanca is served by the Mediterranean Motorway A7 (E15), which runs roughly north to south. It is a scenic drive for those wishing to take their time and explore the coast, as well as being the most direct route back to Northern Europe.

Ferry services can be booked through any local travel agency. From Torrevieja you can take a ferry to visit Tabarca; the trip takes one and a half hours.