Do I need a special licence to hire a campervan in Alicante?

For most travelers, a special licence is not necessary to hire a campervan in Alicante. A valid driving licence is required, though, to operate any of our vehicles. If you are a non-EU citizen, an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required in addition to your home country’s driving licence. Additionally, your licence must match the transmission type of the vehicle (manual or automatic). You can find more details about driving licence requirements here.

Are pets allowed in your campervans?

Yes, our campervans are pet-friendly. Just be sure to add the extra cleaning service when booking. This ensures a professional anti-allergy cleaning is carried out after your trip. Please note that only one pet is allowed per campervan, and it must not exceed 30kg in weight. Also, we are not liable for any legal fees related to traveling with pets. If you’re booking through our marketplace, check the “vehicle rules” section to confirm if the vehicle is pet-friendly.

How many people can sleep in a campervan?

The sleeping capacity of our campervans and motorhomes varies depending on the model and size. Our Class C motorhomes can typically accommodate 4 to 8 people, while our Class B campervans can sleep between 2 to 4 people. Vehicles equipped with a rooftop tent generally have space for around 2 people. For a full breakdown of our models and sleeping capacities, click here.

Where can I stay overnight in Alicante with a campervan rental, and is it safe?

If you're exploring Alicante in a campervan rental, it's essential to be aware of the country’s official camping regulations. Many natural areas are legally protected, so using designated overnight parking spots or official campsites is strongly recommended. This not only helps preserve the environment but also ensures a safe and enjoyable experience. For more guidance on safety and responsible camping, click here.

Is it safe to rent a campervan in Alicante? What protection do I have?

We provide three different protection plans to cover any incidents or damages that might occur during your campervan rental. All Indie Campers campervans come with third-party vehicle insurance, and property damage coverage (which varies based on the country). For marketplace rentals, insurance options may differ depending on the host. For further details on campervan insurance, visit this page.

Can I rent a campervan near me?

Yes, our search filter makes it easy to rent a campervan close to your location by using a 60km radius system. Depending on where you're searching from, you can quickly find the nearest Indie Campers campervan rental pick-up centre.

Do your RV rentals in Alicante come with unlimited mileage?

Yes, a selected number of Indie Campers RV rentals in Alicante include unlimited mileage, allowing you to explore freely and make the most of your road trip! Please note that unlimited mileage applies exclusively to Indie Campers RVs and is subject to responsible use.

Campervan and Motorhome Hire in Alicante

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Kick off your Spanish coastal adventure with a campervan hire in Alicante, a sun-drenched city nestled between mountains and the Mediterranean. Drive north towards Valencia, south to Almería, or inland to explore Spain's whitewashed villages. Indie Campers offers air-conditioned vans with plenty of storage for beach gear and extras like camping kits for those spur-of-the-moment stops. Enjoy unlimited kilometres and flexible one-way hires to plan your own route under the Spanish sun. With Indie Campers' 5-star rating and trusted service across Europe, your Costa Blanca road trip starts effortlessly.

Campervan Road Trips from Alicante

Alicante is a Mediterranean city of 330,000 people on the southeastern coast of Spain, in the province of the same name and the Valencian Community. It sits at the geographical centre of the Costa Blanca, a 244-mile coastline that runs from Dénia in the north to Pilar de la Horadada in the south, with an average of 320 sunny days per year and a sea temperature that stays above 20°C from June through October. The city's defining landmark is the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, a 9th-century Moorish fortress enlarged by Charles I in the 16th century, set on top of Mount Benacantil at 166 metres with views across the bay, the port, and the Explanada de España, the 500-metre palm-lined marble promenade along the waterfront.

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC, GPS: 38.2822° N, 0.5582° W) is 9 miles southwest of the city centre, one of the five busiest airports in Spain by annual passengers, with direct routes from the UK (Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, British Airways from multiple UK airports), Germany (Ryanair, Eurowings), the Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, and Irela

What to do in Alicante

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Peñón de Ifach, Calpe - 67 miles north of Alicante via the AP-7 (toll) or N-332 (free), approximately 55 minutes via the AP-7 and 1 hour 15 minutes via the N-332. The Peñón de Ifach is a 332-metre monolithic limestone rock connected to the Calpe coastline by a narrow isthmus, forming the entire headland of the Parque Natural de la Sierra del Maigmó i Serra del Reclot (the park covering the Ifach rock itself is the Parque Natural del Peñón de Ifach, 45 hectares, the smallest natural park in the Valencian Community). The rock is visible from 30 miles offshore and serves as the visual identifier for the northern Costa Blanca.
Jávea (Xàbia) and the Cabo de la Nao Headland - 86 miles north of Alicante via the AP-7 and CV-734, approximately 1 hour 5 minutes. Jávea is a municipality of 33,000 residents (doubled in summer) between two protected headlands: Cabo de San Antonio (north, Parque Natural del Montgó, 2,117 hectares) and Cabo de la Nao (south). The old town sits 4 miles inland from the port; the port area (El Puerto) and the Playa del Arenal (GPS: 38.7817° N, 0.1649° E, 600-metre beach of coarse sand, calm water, the main family beach) are the two primary coastal reference points.
Dénia and the Ferry to Ibiza and Formentera - 96 miles north of Alicante via the AP-7 and N-332, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Dénia (population 43,000) is the northernmost coastal town in Alicante province, immediately below the 752-metre Cap de Sant Antoni, and the primary Valencian departure point for Baleàric Lines (Baleària) and Trasmediterránea ferries to Ibiza (2 hours 30 minutes, fast ferry) and Formentera (2 hours 45 minutes via Ibiza). A campervan base at the Dénia motorhome area gives access to the ferry as a day-trip from the mainland or as a multi-night Balearic Islands extension, subject to ferry vehicle capacity and seasonal booking.
Tabarca Island - 21 miles south of Alicante via the Santa Pola ferry or the Alicante harbour ferry. Tabarca (officially Isla Plana o Nueva Tabarca) is the only permanently inhabited island in the Valencian Community: 1.8 miles long, 400 metres wide, 50 permanent residents, enclosed by a 3-metre 18th-century wall built by Charles III in 1770 to protect the settlement from Barbary pirates. The entire marine area surrounding Tabarca (1,400 hectares) is Spain's first marine reserve, established in 1986 and the model for all subsequent Mediterranean marine reserves in Spain. The underwater visibility reaches 15-20 metres on a calm day; the northwest section of the reserve holds Posidonia oceanica meadows to 12 metres depth, with sea bream (Sparus aurata), sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), moray eels (Muraena helena), and red mullet (Mullus surmuletus) in the shallower sections.
Cartagena and the Costa Cálida (Murcia) - 110 miles south of Alicante via the AP-7 and N-332, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Cartagena (population 215,000) is the principal city of the Murcia region and one of the largest naval bases in Spain, occupying a natural harbour protected by five Roman-era hills. The city has 3,000 years of continuous occupation: Phoenician (Qart Hadasht, "New City", founded 223 BC), Carthaginian (Hannibal's western Mediterranean headquarters), Roman (Carthago Nova; capital of the Hispania Citerior province, second city of the Roman western empire after Rome), Byzantine, Moorish, and modern Spanish naval. The density of Roman remains within the compact old town (1.5 miles x 1 miles, walkable in 3 hours) justifies the Cartagena detour from Alicante on any route heading south.
Guadalest and the Sierra de Aitana Interior - 72 miles northwest of Alicante via the A-7 and CV-70, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Guadalest (El Castell de Guadalest) is a walled medieval village at 570 metres altitude, built on and inside a granite rock outcrop above the Guadalest reservoir. Population: 200 permanent residents; 1.3 million visitors per year, making it one of the three most visited towns in the Valencian Community despite its size. The access to the castle (GPS: 38.6814° N, 0.1945° W, €2 adults, daily 10:00-18:00 in winter, 10:00-20:00 in summer): through a tunnel cut in the rock, 12 metres long, wide enough for one person at a time. The castle keep and the San José church (18th-century Baroque, the original church collapsed in the 1644 earthquake; the current structure was rebuilt in 1740) are both accessible on the castle outcrop. Drive Guadalest to Confrides (13 miles, 20 minutes via the CV-785): the road climbs from the Guadalest reservoir to 900 metres through almond terraces and carob groves; the Sierra de Aitana (the highest peak in the Valencian Community at 1,558 metres) is visible ahead. This stretch of the CV-785 has the most representative view of the traditional Alicante interior landscape: dry stone walls, terraced almonds, and abandoned fincas, none of which is visible from the coastal motorway.

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Why Hire a Campervan in Alicante

Alicante's geography creates a routing problem that only a campervan solves efficiently. Tabarca Island, the Salinas de Santa Pola flamingos, the Elche Palm Grove, Guadalest castle, and the Serra de Mariola are all within 20 to 65 miles of the city, but they sit in four completely different environments: open sea, salt pan wetland, UNESCO urban palm grove, and 1,390-metre mountain terrain. No hotel base within the Alicante city limits puts you within logical striking distance of all four without a vehicle, and no organised tour covers more than two of them in a single day.

The circuit that makes the clearest case for a campervan from Alicante is the southeast-northwest arc: south along the N-332 to the Salinas de Santa Pola (20 miles, 25 minutes), southwest to Guardamar del Segura and the dune pine forest (30 miles, 35 minutes from Alicante), northwest to Elche and the Palmeral (20 miles, 20 minutes), and north via the CV-70 to Guadalest and the Serra de Mariola (65 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes). Roughly 200 miles in a loop passing a UNESCO World Heritage site, Spain's most important Valencia Community flamingo reserve, the largest dune pine forest in Europe, and a 10th-century rock-needle castle with a turquoise reservoir below. The hotel-based equivalent requires three different towns and three separate check-ins. The campervan version requires one booking.

Why Choose Indie Campers in Alicante

Unlimited mileage: A full Alicante circuit covering Tabarca (ferry), Santa Pola, Guardamar, Elche, Guadalest, and the Serra de Mariola covers 250-350 miles. No daily mileage counter.

One-way hires: Pick up in Alicante and drop off in Valencia, Madrid, or Málaga. The coastal A-7/AP-7 north connects Alicante to Valencia in 1 hour 40 minutes; the A-7 south reaches Cartagena in 1 hour and Almería in 2 hours 30 minutes.

24/7 roadside assistance: Included on every booking. All Alicante circuit routes are within coverage.

Flexible cancellation available: Cancel without penalty up to 31 days before pickup.

Book now, pay later: July and August ALC arrivals peak at 2-3 million passengers per month; vehicle availability sells out 2-3 months ahead for peak season. Secure the vehicle without paying in full immediately.

Best Time to Hire a Campervan in Alicante

Winter (December to February)
Temperatures in Alicante: 12-18°C. Precipitation: Alicante is one of the driest cities in Spain with an annual average of 282 mm; December and January account for approximately 30 mm each, making winter here significantly drier than the rest of Mediterranean Spain.

Alicante in January is operationally the best month for the inland circuit. The Elche Palmeral has no tourist crowds; the Serra de Mariola trails are dry and clear; the Salinas de Santa Pola flamingo count is at its annual peak as northern-breeding birds winter here (January: 3,000-4,500 birds). The Guadalest reservoir in winter morning light with low cloud in the valley is the most photographically productive version of that landscape. Campervan area prices are at their annual minimum.

Best for: Salinas de Santa Pola peak flamingo count (January-February), Elche Palmeral without crowds, Serra de Mariola walking in cool dry conditions, minimum prices.
Skip if: sea swimming is a priority. Mediterranean sea temperature at Alicante in January is 13-14°C.

Spring (March to May)
Temperatures: 15-22°C. Precipitation: March 25 mm, April 28 mm, May 20 mm; the driest spring on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

The Callosa d'en Sarrià loquat harvest begins in April: the 15-km valley between Callosa and Guadalest turns orange-yellow with the ripening fruit. The April almond blossom in the Vinalopó valley (inland from Alicante toward Villena and Yecla) is the Alicante province equivalent of Mallorca's February almond season, though on a smaller visual scale. Tabarca Island ferry services begin their extended schedule in April; snorkelling conditions are good from April onward (water temperature 16-18°C, visibility 8-12 metres).

How Many Days Do You Need in Alicante

3 to 5 Days

Alicante City, Tabarca, and the Southern Circuit (approx. 200 miles, 4 days)

Day 1: Collect vehicle. Alicante city morning: Castillo de Santa Bárbara (free, lift €2.70 return; 1.5 hours). Barrio de Santa Cruz walking circuit (1 hour). MARQ museum (€3, 2 hours; optional). Provisioning at Mercado Central (GPS: 38.3461° N, 0.4834° W, Monday to Friday 8:00-14:00, Saturday 8:00-15:00). Explanada de España evening walk. Overnight Alicante campervan area.
Day 2: Morning ferry to Tabarca Island (first departure approximately 10:00; € return). Tabarca town circuit (walls, Iglesia de San Pedro, Governor's House). Snorkelling in the marine reserve. Lunch at island restaurant (caldero €18-25 per person). Return afternoon ferry. Overnight Alicante or Santa Pola.
Day 3: N-332 south to Santa Pola (20 miles, 25 minutes). Salinas de Santa Pola circuit (4.5 miles walk, 1 hour; flamingos). Santa Pola lonxa area for fresh fish provisioning. Continue south to Guardamar del Segura (30 miles from Alicante, 35 minutes). Dunas de Guardamar pine forest walk (2 hours, flat). Guardamar beach afternoon swim. Overnight Guardamar.
Day 4: N-332 north to Elche (30 miles from Guardamar, 30 minutes). Huerto del Cura (€5; Palmera Imperial). Basílica de Santa María (free). Museu de la Festa (€3; optional). Return to Alicante (20 miles, 20 minutes). Return vehicle.

7 to 10 Days

Where to Refuel and Refill Near Alicante

Fuel Stations

Alicante fuel pricing: Diesel approximately €1.45-1.65/litre; SP95 approximately €1.50-1.70/litre. Motorway AP-7 service stations run 6-8% above city centre pump prices.
Before the Serra de Mariola circuit: Refuel in Alicante or in Alcoi (GPS: 38.6990° N, 0.4742° W; multiple stations on the A-7 approach); there is no fuel station in Agres or on the CV-81 mountain section.
South circuit (Santa Pola, Guardamar): Fuel in Santa Pola town or Guardamar; no gap exceeding 20 miles on the N-332.
Before Guadalest: Refuel in Callosa d'en Sarrià (GPS: 38.6597° N, 0.0606° W); no fuel at Guadalest or on the CV-70 mountain section.

LPG / Autogas

LPG provision in the Alicante metropolitan area is reasonably good by Spanish coastal standards. Use the GasMap app (iOS/Android, free) to locate stations in real time.
Fill LPG in Alicante or Elche before starting the inland mountain circuit; there is no confirmed LPG provision on the CV-70 (Guadalest) or CV-81 (Serra de Mariola) routes.

Tips for Hiring in Alicante

Age and Licence Requirements
Minimum hire age: 21 years.

EU licence holders: a full EU driving licence is valid throughout Spain.

Non-EU visitors (including UK post-Brexit): an International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended alongside the national licence. Obtain from your home automobile association before departure; not available at ALC or Spanish hire counters.

Credit Card and Deposit
A credit card in the primary driver's name is required at pickup. Deposit amount varies by vehicle class and selected protection plan.

AP-7 Motorway Tolls
The AP-7 north (Alicante to Valencia) is tolled; the A-7 south to Murcia is free on most sections. If the itinerary is purely the southern and inland Alicante circuit (Santa Pola, Guardamar, Elche, Guadalest, Serra de Mariola), total toll costs are zero.

Reservation Systems

Park4Night: primary tool for locating campervan areas in the Alicante province.
Área de Autocaravanas app: Spain-specific, real-time municipal area list.

Driving Tips for Alicante

Speed Limits

Alicante urban streets: 50 mph main roads; 30 mph residential zones.
AP-7 / A-7 (dual carriageway): 120 mph under 3.5 tonnes; 100 mph over 3.5 tonnes.
N-332 (coastal national road): 90 mph open sections; 50 mph through Santa Pola and Guardamar.
CV-70 (Guadalest mountain road): 90 mph open sections; 50 mph Callosa and Guadalest approaches; 40 mph through the narrowest valley sections.
CV-81 (Serra de Mariola): 90 mph open sections; 40 mph on the Agres approach and the mountain hairpins.

Road Conditions

N-332 (Alicante to Guardamar, south): Good two-lane surface, fully accessible for all campervan categories.

Estimated Costs for a 7-Day Alicante Campervan Trip

Campervan hire: €600-1,600 (varies by vehicle size and season; July-August highest; November to March lowest)

Fuel: €50-80 (diesel approximately €1.50-1.60/litre [DATA NEEDED: verify current prices]; a 7-day Alicante circuit covers 250-400 km; the compact Alicante circuit geography makes this the lowest fuel cost of any Spanish Mediterranean depot)

Tolls: €0-30 (south and inland circuit: zero tolls; AP-7 north if extending to Valencia: €10-14 per direction depending on vehicle weight class)

LPG: €8-12 (one refill)

Campgrounds and campervan areas: €70-175 (€10-25/night x 7; municipal areas €10-15/night; peak season coastal areas €20-25/night)

Food: €105-280 (self-catering from Mercadona and Mercado Central: €18-22/day; set lunch in Alicante or Santa Pola: €16-22/person; gamba roja dinner in Santa Pola: €25-40/person)

Activities: €30-70 (Castillo Santa Bárbara free, lift €2.70; Huerto del Cura €5; MARQ museum €3; Museu de la Festa Elche €3; Guadalest castle €3; Tabarca ferry [DATA NEEDED]; Serra de Mariola PR-CV 29 free; Salinas de Santa Pola free)

One-Way Hires from Alicante

Alicante → Valencia (170 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes via the AP-7) — The AP-7 north passes Benidorm (50 miles, 35 minutes), Denia (100 miles, 1 hour 10 minutes), Gandía (130 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes), and the Albufera lagoon before reaching Valencia. Add 2-3 days for the Marina Alta capes and the Albufera rice country without significant detour. AP-7 toll from Alicante to Valencia: approximately €10-14 depending on vehicle weight class.

Alicante → Madrid (420 miles, 3 hours 45 minutes via the A-31) — Northwest through the Vinalopó valley past Villena (Moros y Cristianos festival, September; the Castillo de Villena, GPS: 38.6336° N, 1.0215° W, 12th-century Almohad fortress, one of the best-preserved in inland Spain) and Albacete to the Castilian plateau. A natural 2-day route.

Alicante → Málaga (570 miles, 5 hours via the A-7 coastal) — The full southeastern Mediterranean coast drive: Cartagena, Almería, Cabo de Gata, Mojácar, and the Almería desert film location set (the Oasys MiniHollywood theme park, GPS: 37.0500° N, 2.3800° W, built on the original Leone western film sets). Best as a 5 to 7-day one-way.

Why Start Your Campervan Trip in Alicante

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC, GPS: 38.2822° N, 0.5581° W, 9 miles southwest of the city centre) is the fifth-busiest airport in Spain and the primary British market gateway to the Spanish Mediterranean. Over 30 UK airports operate direct routes to ALC with Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, and TUI; the average flight time from London is 2 hours 30 minutes. For a UK visitor arriving with a campervan plan, ALC eliminates the Madrid or Barcelona connection that other Spanish inland depots require.

Three specific factors make Alicante the right pickup point for a southeast Spain circuit. First, the depot is within 20 minutes of ALC by taxi or shuttle, making a same-day start possible: land at midday, collect the vehicle by 14:00, reach the Salinas de Santa Pola flamingos before 16:00. Second, the N-332 coastal road and the A-7 motorway radiate from Alicante in four directions without tolls on the most useful sections: south to Murcia, north to Denia and Valencia, northwest to Elche and the Vinalopó valley, and northeast to Benidorm and the Marina Alta. Third, Alicante's Mercado Central (GPS: 38.3461° N, 0.4834° W, Avenida de Alfonso X el Sabio; Monday to Friday 8:00-14:00, Saturday 8:00-15:00) is 500 metres from the Explanada; a first-morning provisioning stop here covers fresh local produce (Callosa loquats in season, Guardamar-caught fish, Elche dates, and Santa Pola red prawns) before leaving the city.

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