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Hertz car rental in Murcia

Rent a car in Murcia to explore this dynamic city’s beautiful city centre and historic landmarks. Then, jump in your car and you’re just a short drive away from Spain’s glistening southern coast.

With over 500 years worth of history to drink in - from the striking cathedral to the opulent Real Casino de Murcia - the city is ideal for strolling around. It’s also perfectly located to drive to the Costa Cálida.

Collect your rental car from one our offices. Our pickup location at the Espacio Mediterraneo shopping centre is less than 30-minutes from Murcia’s international airport. If you’re driving to local hotspots, such as Benidorm or Alicante, you can collect your car rental in Murcia and drop it off at a different office across Spain.

We’ve got a range of rental cars to suit everyone – from fun convertibles to family-friendly four by fours.  

Discover the best Murcia has to offer with Hertz.

Pickup Locations Murcia

  • Calle Maria Zambrano

    Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0830-1400 1630-1900, Sa-Su closed.

    Address: Avenida Primero de Mayo 5Hotel Santos Nelva Murcia, Murcia, 30006, Spain

    Phone: 34-968-296722

Driving in and around Murcia

Murcia

Parking in Murcia

  • On-street parking can be limited in the city, with restricted maximum stays. However, parking is free on Sundays.
  • For long stay parking, the Glorieta de Espana underground parking lot is centrally located, just a four-minute walk from the cathedral.
  • If you are heading to the Plaza de las Flores, try parking at Santa Isabel. It’s less than a five-minute walk away.

Key routes in and around Murcia

  • The A-30 - an autovía or highway - runs on the west of the city, north to south.
  • The A-7 is the other major autovía running through Murcia. It’s a toll-free road, often used to get to other local towns, such a Valencia, but can get congested.
  • Head via the N-340 if you are going to Monteagudo Castle, just over 6km away.

Speed limits in Spain

Speed limits in Spain are displayed in km/h.

  • In villages, towns and cities, the speed limit is usually 50km/h.
  • On main roads outside residential areas, the speed limit is usually 90km/h.
  • The speed limit on highways – known as autopista or autovía – is usually 120km/h.

Journey times from Murcia

Murcia to Región de Murcia International Airport

The journey between Murcia and the Región de Murcia International Airport is just over 20 minutes in a car. The A-30 tends to be the quickest route.

Murcia to Alicante

Driving via the A-7 gets you from Murcia to Alicante in under one hour. Here, you can spend hours looking around the museums or catch some rays at the beach.

Murcia to Benidorm

Rent a car in Murcia and head to Benidorm via the A-7, stopping off at Elche, home to Palmeral of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route takes about an hour and a half.

A quick guide to Murcia

Murcia

What to see and do in Murcia

Catedral de Murcia

This striking cathedral has a beautiful mix of gothic, renaissance and baroque influences, which shouldn’t be missed on your trip to Murcia. Inside, you’ll find beautiful chapels, including the lavish Capilla de los Vélez - a striking example of gothic architecture. The cathedral also has the second tallest bell tower in Spain, standing at over 90 metres tall.

Real Casino de Murcia

Not far from the cathedral lies the opulent Real Casino de Murcia. Constructed in 1847 as a private gentlemen’s club, visitors can book a tour to experience the grandeur inside. Here, you’ll find a decadent ballroom featuring glittering chandeliers and a beautiful ceiling fresco, as well as a library with over 20,000 books.

Monteagudo Castle

Rent a car from Hertz and head to Monteagudo Castle, just a 15-minute drive outside of the city. This impressive castle stands on top of a hill, towering 149 metres high. The most dramatic feature of this castle has to be the 14-metre tall statue of Christ, constructed in the 20th century.

Murcia’s best hotels

Arco de San Juan Hotel

Housed in the former Floridablanca Palace, Arco de San Juan is located near local tourist hotspots, including Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. Murcia del Carmen train station is also nearby, just over a kilometre away.

Hotel Cetina

Hotel Cetina offers guests a stay with both style and comfort. The rooms are spacious, with pops of colour and patterned throws that emit a modern feeling. The hotel is perfectly located to all the must-see sights, including the cathedral and the Episcopal Palace.

Hotel Nelva

Just under an hour from Alicante Airport is Hotel Nelva. The hotel is situated slightly outside of Murcia, so offers visitors a little respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Catch some rays on the sun terrace and cool off with a dip in the hotel pool.

Murcia’s best restaurants

La Pequeña Taberna

For 40 years, La Pequeña Taberna has delighted both tourists and locals with delicious dishes made from local produce. Situated on the corner of Plaza de San Juan, the restaurant is the perfect dinner venue after a day of sightseeing. The menu includes traditional plates, such as pork loin scallops with green pepper sauce.

El Pasaje de Zabalburu

Enjoy tasty tapas at El Pasaje de Zabalburu, where they pride themselves on being innovative, while retaining a traditional feel. The plates are to be enjoyed with a group of around four, so bring your friends or family to taste a range of dishes, from shoulder of lamb to cuttlefish croquettes.

Los Zagales

Just a minute walk away from the cathedral sits Los Zagales. Head to this local hotspot if you fancy tapas made from top quality ingredients in a rustic environment - with barrels mounted above your head and old photographs decorating the walls.