Car Rental Seville

Explore this alluring city and the wonderful surrounding Andalusian countryside at your own pace with car rental in Seville. All major Spanish cities keep their road networks in good shape and navigating the area around the city, inland and by the coast is relatively straightforward.

Local Sevillanos take full advantage of the city's main ring road, the SE-30, finding it not only a time-saver, but also an excellent way to avoid traffic build-ups. The SE-30 connects up with the A-4 Autovía, which provides a direct route to some of central and southern Spain's biggest cities. Cádiz is a 120km drive south and Cordoba can be reached on the northbound A-4 in under two hours.

If you’re planning a road trip or two during your stay, you may wish to get familiar with the A-92 as well. This free-flowing dual carriageway links Seville with all sorts of nearby towns and cities such as Guadix, Almeria, Antequera and Granada.

You'll need to drive on the right and overtake on the left in Spain. Most roads and highways - or ‘autopistas’ - are toll free, but if you see an 'R' road on your route, you will need to pay to use it. Highways cap vehicle speed at 120 km/h, standard roads usually restrict drivers to 100 km/h and built-up urban areas normally enforce speed limits of 50 km/h.

You may have some trouble finding free on-street parking in Seville, but there are plenty of large multi-storey parking lots throughout the city. Bear in mind that it’s illegal to use a cell or mobile phone while driving, and that seatbelts are compulsory for all.

The Andalusian city of Seville takes rightful pride in its long and varied history. The rich tapestry of this city’s past is mirrored at every turn as you explore, creating a unique and eye-catching destination for visitors to enjoy. But while the heritage of Seville makes for fascinating learning, this is also very much a city of the here and now.

Admire the architecture.

Seville’s crowning glory is its remarkable cathedral. Catedral de Sevilla is the world’s largest Gothic church which has to be seen up close to fully appreciate its grandeur. This impressive masterpiece is a popular tourist spot, so try to book tickets to see it well in advance.

Another must-see is the Alcázar Royal Palace, recognizable to many people now as palace of Dorne in the hit fantasy TV show Game of Thrones. An odd but rather magnificent mixture of Mudéjar and Christian architecture, this astonishing UNESCO-listed palace and its grounds offer up a truly unique spectacle which dates back well over a thousand years. This awe-inspiring palace complex is so unmissable that it attracts nearly two million tourists every single year and you should definitely be one of them.

Try Triana on for size

There are all sorts of interesting, fun and relaxing things to see and do in Seville. Stay central and you’ll have a great time, but some of the real fun in visiting new places comes when you head off the beaten track.

Triana isn’t necessarily somewhere you might stumble across unwittingly. This fun and lively old neighborhood connects to the rest of the city by the iconic bridge of Isabel II, known locally as Puente de Triana. Head over that bridge from the center and you’ll soon be greeted by a characterful and colorful little area full of arts, crafts, markets, tapas bars and evocative Flamenco culture.

Explore Plaza de España

With so many exquisite examples of architecture throughout the city, it takes a lot to stand out. But the Plaza de España does just that. When the sun shines down, the whole square appears to emanate a magnificent golden hue. Complete with beautiful fountains, small canals and mosaics depicting scenes of the past, you could wonder the plaza for hours, simply taking in every detail of this spectacular area.

After all that walking, take the pace down a little and rent a boat on one of the canals. Let the smooth waters pull you along and row around the square, taking it all in from a completely different perspective.

Whether you want to be able to fully discover every inch of Seville, or you’ve got wanderlust and fancy spreading your wings a little to explore the rest of Andalusia, renting a car in Seville gives you complete freedom to do whatever you please at your own pace.