All-inclusive car rental in Alicante

Alicante sits at the centre of the Costa Blanca, with quick motorway access north to Benidorm and Calpe and south to Torrevieja. A car opens up the whole coast plus inland gems like Guadalest and the wine town of Jumilla.

A Cardamar all-inclusive rental includes comprehensive zero-excess cover, unlimited mileage and free cancellation, with pick-up in the city or at Alicante-Elche Airport.

Good to know before you drive in Alicante

Pick-up points	City centre & Alicante Airport (ALC)
Coast road	AP-7 / N-332 along the Costa Blanca
Best day trips	Benidorm, Calpe, Guadalest, Tabarca
Best months	April–June, September–October

Exploring the Costa Blanca by car

The AP-7 motorway and the slower, scenic N-332 run the length of the Costa Blanca. Benidorm is about 45 minutes north, Calpe with its iconic rock a little further, and Torrevieja sits to the south.

Inland, the mountain village of Guadalest is a classic half-day drive. A zero-excess rental removes the worry of narrow village lanes and busy summer car parks.

Practical tips

Summer traffic along the coast peaks in July and August; travelling early in the day avoids the worst of it. Child seats and extra drivers can be added when you book.

The all-inclusive price already includes airport fees and taxes, so the figure you see at booking is what you pay.

Picking up your car in Alicante

Alicante-Elche (ALC) is a compact, easy airport: the car-rental area is a short walk from arrivals, so collection is quick even in peak summer when the Costa Blanca is busiest. Completing the online check-in beforehand helps you skip the desk and get straight onto the AP-7.

A city pick-up in central Alicante avoids airport fees and suits travellers staying in town first. Bring your driving licence, passport or ID and the lead driver’s card; an all-inclusive Cardamar booking avoids a deposit at most pick-up points.

All-inclusive vs. a cheap basic rate plus counter insurance

Two cars on the same lot in Alicante can advertise very different prices. The gap is almost always insurance: an all-inclusive rate settles it up front, while a "basic" rate leaves you to buy excess cover at the desk. Here is what each really means.

	All-inclusive (Cardamar)	Basic rate + counter insurance
Damage & theft excess	✓€0 – fully covered	✕High excess (often €800–2,000) blocked on your card
When you insure	✓Before you travel, at a fixed price	✕At the desk, under time pressure, price varies
Tyres, glass & undercarriage	✓Included	✕Usually excluded or charged extra
Deposit / card hold	✓None or low at most stations	✕Large hold blocked for the whole trip
Cancellation	✓Free cancellation	✕Often non-refundable
What you pay in total	✓Known the moment you book	✕Can climb sharply at the counter

A basic rate can look cheaper online, but once you add proper excess cover at the desk it usually costs more than an all-inclusive booking - with none of the certainty.