If you are one of the many millions of people expected to fly out on holiday to the Costa del Sol this year, there is a good chance you’ll be jetting into Malaga Airport. As Spain’s 4th busiest airport, Malaga Pablo Picasso Airport sees approximately 13 million passengers through its gates each year, which results in the 2 terminals (soon to be 3) getting a little chaotic especially around peak season. With this in mind, it pays dividends to know in advance exactly where everything is. So once the luggage has been collected, the main priority for most people is getting out of the airport and to accommodation as quickly as possible so the fun can start. This more often means finding the right car hire at Malaga Airport.

Whether due to impatient kids, size-able baggage or the unfamiliar temperatures, trying to grapple with confusing airport signage and wade through golfers, foreign students, hen parties, as well as regular holiday-makers, can prove a trying way to start a holiday, unless forearmed with the right knowledge. Our Idiot’s Guide can ensure you move like a heat seeking missile through the swathes of people, reach your target desk and be out of there before you’ve even had a chance to break a sweat.

When you collect your keys, the staff member behind the desk will inform you which level of the car park your vehicle is situated on and the number of the bay. This will either be on your key fob or will be written down for you. From there you go to the opposite end of the hall to the entrance ramp, which takes you through to Level -1 of the car park. At the moment, the cars are spaced out over three levels: Ground Floor, Level -1 and Level -2. Most pick-up cars are parked between two floors with Auriga Crown, Europcar, National Atesa, Record, Solmar and Sixt on the Ground Floor and Autos Lido, Avis, Goldcar, Hertz, and both National Atesa and Record represented again on Level -1.

To return a hire car, there is a special entrance for rental cars which is just past the regular P1 and P2 parking entrance bays. There is no ticket to collect when entering and passengers do not have to return the keys to the original terminal-based office as there is a corresponding office for each company on one of the three floors. Sixt is the only one that has 2 offices and these are on the ground floor and Level -2. Autos Lido, Avis, Goldcar, Hertz and Record all have their offices on Level -1, while Auriga Crown, Europcar, National Atesa, Sixt and Solmar´s are situated on Level -2. These offices are also for use by people renting a car but not flying from the airport. The much smaller Terminal 1 also has 5 car hire check-in desks which are on the left as you coming through into arrivals. They are Auriga Crown, Autos Lido, Europcar, National and Sixt.

Most of the off-airport rental firms are located on a slip road running adjacent to the approach road into the airport called Avenida Garcia Morato. These Malaga car hire companies are Cargest, First Car Group, Global, Helle Hollis, Holiday, Malagacar, National, Niza and Top rent-a-car. Getting to these is incredibly simple as each puts on a specially-dedicated courtesy bus that either schedules runs to and from the airport every 15 minutes or uses the flight details of the customers to turn up at the right time. These buses collect from just outside the arrivals terminal by the regular bus stop which is around 50 metres down on the right after exiting the building.

When returning the vehicle, drivers are advised to go round the roundabout and come back on themselves to turn right into the slip road called Avenida Garcia Morato. The final four Malaga Airport car rental firms are located just over the roundabout, after the BP garage on the right hand side and are Autolink, Marbesol, Tony´s and Yellow Car. They are also reachable via a footbridge that runs over the road. To find the footbridge turn right out of the Malaga Airport departures hall and follow the signs for the train station, which will lead you a little further down before making you cross the road and go through the car park.

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This creates huge demand for car hire Spain services meaning companies must do their utmost to entice customers. Getting quotes from several Spain car hire companies can of course be very time consuming which is why using a cost comparison service such as the booking engine we use here at spaincarhire.ie is a great idea.

Comparing the prices each company offers is simple as they are presented side by side. It is easy to quickly identify the merits of each rental car. Everything is laid out clearly so customers can make their decision quickly.

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Half terms breaks also make for an ideal opportunity for the whole family to get way. Of course many people have a similar idea so it can be tough finding good travel deals during peak periods such as this. The key is to book early so you have a head start on everyone else.

Here at Spain car hire we run a cost comparison service meaning you can compare the prices of several suppliers all on one website. Price comparison websites exist for several other travel services such as flights and accommodation websites. These powerful websites are an excellent timesaver as well as money saver.

We offer our services in several locations such as car hire Girona Airport and car hire Granada. We have budget cars available as well people carriers and premium rentals cars. Hiring a car in Spain is an extremely reasonably priced option which opens up several new avenues while on holiday.

Ryanair offer flights from Granada Airport to Girona, Liverpool, Madrid, Milan, East Midlands and Bologna. The other flights are all domestic routes offered by Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and Spanair to locations such as Barcelona, Mallorca and Madrid.

Many people of course travel to Granada for its warm sunny climate however it is also very popular for skiing holidays during the winter. Just a thirty one kilometre drive in your car hire Granada service and you will have reached the world famous Sierra Nevada ski resort.

The village here is called Pradollano and sits at over two thousand metres high. Regular top class winter sports events are held at this resort regularly. There are a wide variety of superb lodgings available in this area such as self service apartments and luxurious hotels. Everyday necessities can be found here such as child care facilities, banks, supermarkets etc

As with most ski resorts in Europe the difficulty of each slope is colour coded. There are eleven (green – very easy) slopes, thirty five (blue easy), thirty six (red difficult) and five (black – very difficult).

If you land in Malaga it is a one hundred and fifty two kilometre drive to this resort. We also offer a car hire Malaga Airport service.

The easiest way of getting to Denia from the UK or Ireland is to get a flight to Alicante Airport. The airport is about one hundred kilometres from Denia so arranging a car hire Alicante Airport service may be worth considering. You could also opt for a car hire Valencia service if arriving at Valencia Airport which is around the same distance away.

There is a train which travels from Alicante to Denia. This is called El trenet. This is  a slow train but its coastal route is certainly pleasant. Journey time is around two and a half hours. An easier option may be one of the regular bus services which leave Alicante, Valencia and Madrid.

One of the more obvious attractions Denia possesses is its stunning beaches. The coast of Denia extends around twenty kilometres with one third of it sandy. The best beaches are in the Northern part. If you are a diving enthusiast then you may wish to head for La punta negra Les Rotes where there are plenty of towering cliffs.

The town of Denia is steeped in Roman history. Ruins can be seen throughout the city. Denia Castle is worth a look as is the Javea wind mills. If you would like to learn more about the areas history then head for the ethnological museum. Here you will find information about industries in Denia throughout its history

There is a nature reservation nearby the town where you can see Mediterranean flora and fauna as well as explore some caves.

If you plan on visiting Denia soon then consider a car hire Denia service. This is a beautiful area of Spain ideal for exploration.

Influences from these eras are easy to see in Cordoba with small pretty streets intersecting with alleyways and town squares. The Mosque Cathedral sits prominently in Cordoba reflecting the regions Islamic history.

Hiring a car in Cordoba opens up multiple touring opportunities in the surrounding regions. Beautiful villages such as Priego de Córdoba, Montilla and Zuheros are all easily reached with a car hire Cordoba service. Compare car hire prices here today.

Many historians believe that back in the tenth century Cordoba was the most populated city in the world. The city really comes alive in May with three festivals taking place. The beginning of May sees the start of the Crosses Festival. Over a half week or so, three metre high decorated crosses are placed around the city with prizes awarded for the best one. Traditional food and music is also plentiful during the event.

In the middle of May the Patios Festival is celebrated. This is certainly the busiest of the festivals. Houses in the historical centre open their patios and compete against each other in categories such as architectonic value and a flora competition. The fair of Cordoba finishes an exhausting but fun month for the locals

There is a small airport located six kilometres from Cordoba. Córdoba Airport is mainly used for charter flights. If you are arriving from Ireland or the UK and wish to visit Cordoba then check out flights arriving at Seville Airport or Malaga Airport.

Traditionally a package holiday destination, Benidorm has began to attract more high end business in the last few years due to facilities improving in the area all the time. The town has long been known for its multiple story cheap apartment block accommodation however many plush hotels have gone up in recent years.

There is always a lively atmosphere in Benidorm with the town really kicking into party mode late at night. During the day visitors can opt for a relaxing walk along the town’s picturesque avenues or can head for one of the local beaches which are Levante and Poniente. Temperatures can reach up to forty degrees in the summer while even in winter you can expect around twenty degrees.

Getting a flight to Alicante Airport is the best option if you are traveling from Ireland or the United Kingdom. There are lots of low cost airlines serving the airport. Valencia Airport may be another landing point worth considering.

Many visitors opt for the freedom a car hire Benidorm service offers. The Costa Blanca is one of the best areas in the world for driving. If you fancy touring a more traditional Spanish town then head for Altea which offers a glimpse of the real Spain. Wine enthusiasts should head for Calpe which is just a short half hour drive away.

Valencia makes for an excellent day tip. It should take about one hour and a half to get there in your Benidorm car hire.

The closest airport is Malaga Airport which is a thirty minute drive away. There are lots of flight options for Irish and UK travelers flying into Malaga. Aer Lingus and Ryanair both offer regular flights to Malaga.

Marbella is a golfer’s paradise. Local courses were designed by such greats as Seve Ballesteros and Clive Clark. There are up to forty available courses within reasonable distance of Marbella.

Ski enthusiasts may wish to head for the ever popular Sierra Nevada ski resort which is only about a ninety minute drive from Marbella.

No matter what time of year you arrive in Marbella there tends to be some kind of festival on. Some of the most well-liked festivals include the Feria de San Bernabe which happens in June and celebrates the Andalusian lifestyle or Fried Fish Day which as you can imagine makes full use of the excellent local produce.

Car hire is something worth considering when visiting Marbella. We offer a price comparison car hire Marbella service which finds the best deals from all the local companies offering a straight forward view of all the cars currently available.

There are some very pretty towns worth visiting outside Marbella such as Ronda, and Cordoba while Seville is a day trip away (roughly a two hour drive)

Other places worth checking out in Marbella include the Bonsai museum, the Arabian wall, King Fahad’s palace and of course the Golden Mile. Popular beaches include Playa de Fontanilla and Playa de la Bajadilla.

Situated ten kilometres from the city is Vitoria Gasteiz Airport. This is a small airport which mainly deals with cargo flights. Last year (2008) almost sixty eight thousand passengers used the airport with the main routes offered by Iberia who fly to Barcelona and Madrid. Ryanair formally used the airport for flights from Dublin and Stansted however they have now cancelled all Vitoria flights.

There are three car hire Vitoria companies located at the airport. Explore the Basque region at your own pace by searching for a cheap Vitoria car hire quote today. Airport pickups as well as city pickups are available. Bilbao is situated sixty four kilometres from the airport. Aer Lingus offer flights from Dublin Airport to Bilbao.

There are also taxis available from Vitoria Airport. It will cost you around fifteen euro to get to Vitoria and around eighty euro to get to Bilbao. There are no bus services available from the airport.

There are two annual music festivals held in the area. The Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival runs for a week usually from around the second week of July while the Azkena Rock Festival, normally begins in late August.

The patron saint of Vitoria is celebrated every year at the Fiestas de la Blanca festival (4th – 9th August). Expect to see plenty of street theatre and open air music events as well as plenty of traditional food.

An interesting little museum can be found in the shape of the Fournier Museum of Playing Cards. Long since part of the foundation of Vitoria you can expect to see six thousand plus playing card types here.