What you should know before hiring a car in Jerez
| Jerez city centre | ||
| La Parra (XRY): 6 mi from city centre | ||
Car hires in Jerez: practical information
Where to rent a car in Jerez
Planning a trip to Spain’s Costa de la Luz? Jerez de la Frontera is a jewel and one of the major tourist destinations in Andalusia. The region has much to offer, so make sure you book a Jerez rental car at the same time as booking your Jerez flights.
Jerez Airport has a good selection of car hire agencies. Choose from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Atesa, Europcar and Goldcar Rental.
Driving in Jerez: parking and other tips
Driving in Jerez during rush hour can be pretty frustration. If you’re in the city centre, it’s usually better to park your car at one of the city central car parks and avoid the traffic jams. There are 8 car parks in the city centre, so there are plenty of spaces to go around.
[p]Jerez is a hilly city, a so-called “horizontal city” so it’s no wonder so many opt for driving in Jerez than walking. A rental car will be invaluable if anyone in your travel party has difficulty climbing steep hills.Road trips from Jerez: what to do, what to see
Cadiz
Head for the coast from Jerez and you’ll run into Cadiz which looks out across the Strait to Morocco. Cadiz is known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in all of Europe! It’s a great place to explore if you love seafood, surfing and ancient churches and museums.
Seville
Andalusia’s capital, Seville is a gem that you can’t miss while on holidays in Jerez. Tapas bars abound, medieval lanes, orange trees on every corner, and don’t even get us started on the flamenco! Don’t miss the Alcazar, the Arab Baths and of course the Flamenco Museum which follows the dance’s history from the beginnings in a beautiful 18th century palace.
Granada
Andalusia’s other sister is Granada, also an easy trip to make from Jerez with a rental car. The Alhambra dominates the city scape, you can see it sitting atop the hill from the city centre and is a must. The city’s young, hippy feel to it has attracted many backpackers from around the world. Enjoy a tea in the city’s medieval district, called Albayzin.
