One-way trip: Alicante → Valencia
Car return in Valencia & nearby
One-way trip: Alicante → Valencia
Car return in Valencia & nearby
≈ 180 km • around 2 hours drive • best hire solution for travel
Traditional car rental with mandatory return to the same location is not suitable for every trip, which is why many travellers choose one-way car rental. This format allows you to pick up the vehicle in Alicante — at the airport, railway station or another convenient location — and return it in Valencia without the need to drive back.
The route between Alicante and Valencia is one of the most popular directions along the Mediterranean coast. Most of the journey follows the modern AP-7 motorway, providing fast and comfortable travel between the cities. An alternative route along the N-332 coastal road is also available, offering scenic sea views and passing through the resort towns of the Costa Blanca.
One-way car rental makes travelling more flexible and convenient, allowing you to plan your route in advance, avoid unnecessary return trips and explore Spain comfortably at your own pace.
One-way car rental allows you to take the car in one city and return it in another. For example, you can rent a car at Alicante airport, go on a trip to different cities and return the car at the rental company's office in Valencia. This option is especially convenient for long trips, business trips or tourist routes.
We provide this service thanks to our wide network of offices and reliable partners. More than 152 rental locations throughout Spain make unilateral rentals both technically possible and profitable for our customers.
Booking a one-way rental is virtually the same as the standard procedure. Simply select where you want to pick up the car, for example in Alicante, and where you plan to return it, for example in Valencia. Enter the dates and class of the car, and the system will automatically calculate the cost of the service, including possible surcharges for one-way rentals.
One-way car rental from Valencia to Alicante is also available
The main advantage of a one-way rental is incredible freedom in planning your route. You don't have to return to the starting point, allowing you to build original journeys and explore new destinations. Now you can organize a trip “from A to B”, enjoying new discoveries without having to go back.
Another important advantage of a one-way rental on the route from Alicante to Valencia is time savings. Instead of spending hours on the return trip, you can devote them to sightseeing or business matters. This is especially convenient for work trips, when every minute is valuable.
One-way rentals are also perfect for combined trips. For example, you arrive in Alicante, pick up the car right at the airport, go on a scenic route, and return the car in Valencia or another city in Spain, from where it is convenient to fly home. This format allows you to see much more interesting places in the same time.
For family trips from Alicante to Valencia, this option opens up space for colorful impressions and adventures. Children will enjoy the change of scenery, while parents can organize an educational program with visits to nature parks, museums and historical sites along the route.
To make a one-way car rental for the Alicante - Valencia route, you need to fulfill the standard rental conditions. The driver must be at least 21 years old and have one year of driving experience. For some categories of cars the minimum age is 23 years, and the experience is at least two years. If you are under 25, be sure to specify your exact age in the search form so that the system automatically shows only suitable options.
The condition of the car must be recorded upon receipt and handover. Tip: take pictures of any damage when you receive the car and make sure that they are noted in the contract. When returning the car in Valencia, it is recommended to inspect the car together with a member of staff from the return office.
On fuel policy for one-way rentals from Alicante to Valencia, an equal level rule usually applies: just return the car with the same amount of fuel you picked it up with.
Yes, travelling from Alicante to Valencia with a rental car is fully allowed. One-way car rental allows you to pick up the vehicle in Alicante and return it in Valencia without having to drive back.
The average travel time is around 2 hours for a distance of approximately 170 km. Journey time may vary depending on traffic conditions, departure time and season.
Yes, car hire without a deposit is available for some routes. In particular, there are offers for the Alicante Airport — Valencia Airport route with no deposit options and additional offers without excess.
The main route follows the AP-7 motorway along the Mediterranean coast. The road is known for its good surface quality and convenient infrastructure for long-distance travel.
Yes, vehicle return is available at Valencia Airport as well as at selected city rental offices. This is convenient for intercity travel and flights without returning to the starting point of the route.
Before travelling, it is recommended to check the rental conditions, route details and availability of car return options in Valencia in advance.