Granada Airport car hire, tailor-made for you
Granada Airport provides the perfect gateway to Spain’s stunning sun-baked Andalusia region.
From the historic city of Granada to quainter towns and rolling countryside beyond, the whole rocky region is yours to explore with an Avis car hired from Granada Airport.
Plan your journey from Granada Airport
Set just 15km from the city, Granada Airport is the ideal starting point for your tour of Granada. The moment you arrive at the hotel, waste no time in exploring the historical and cultural riches of this energetic city.Granada’s star attraction is the Alhambra – sure to impress every visitor. Boasting dramatic, sheer red walls, ornate palatial rooms and immaculately kept gardens, this grand palace provides a rare glimpse into life in 14th century Spain.
To gain a real sense of Spain’s Islamic past which spans centuries, head straight to the Albayzin neighbourhood. Here the streets are like an open-air museum. Keep your eyes peeled for large mansions with Arabic gardens, and don’t leave before trawling local shops for unique pieces of jewellery and north African pottery.
Just south of Albayzin, you can visit Hammam El Bañuelo – the ruins of a well-preserved Arabic bathhouse. Inside, learn how the bathhouse functioned and take a stroll around the scenic courtyard. Behind the Santa Ana church you’ll also find a reconstruction of a typical Arabic bathhouse: the Gran Hammam Baños Arabes.
Beyond Granada Airport
From Granada Airport, embark on an unforgettable road trip across Andalusia. Discovering the best of this fascinating region couldn’t be easier from the comfort of your Avis rental car.Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada is a striking mountain range situated southeast of Granada. This is the perfect destination if you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. During winter, this is one of the best places for skiing in Spain, while in summer there are numerous hiking trails to wander. With a car hired from Granada Airport, the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountainside is just a 50-minute drive away.
Jaen
Drive one hour north of Granada and you’ll reach another Andalusian city, Jaen. The city’s cathedral, an impressive Spanish-Renaissance structure, dominates the skyline of the Old Town. Here you’ll also find the 16th-century Palacio de Villardompardo, featuring a fine selection of primitive art as well as Moorish baths. The countryside surrounding Jaen is well-known for producing olive oil, so don’t leave before stocking up.
Pick up the keys to your Avis car hired from Granada Airport and start your tour of Andalusia.