How to get from Alicante airport (ALC) to Benidorm and back - guide. How to get from Alicante to Benidorm (Calpe, Torrevieja, Denia, etc.) Taxi from Alicante airport to Benidorm

Alicante is a tourist-favorite resort city in Spain, which is located on the Mediterranean coast, on the Costa Blanca. There are many resorts near Alicante that are easy to reach from Alicante - in less than an hour you can drive to, and just an hour away from such popular resorts as Benidorm, Altea, Calpe - we wrote more about the best inexpensive beaches of the Costa Blanca. As a rule, flights from Moscow to Alicante are cheaper than to other cities in Spain, so it is advantageous to fly to Alicante and then go on vacation to other resorts. It is especially pleasant in - the prices are low, there are few tourists.

How to get there? Many people rent a car directly at the airport or take a taxi, but public transport in Alicante is so well developed that it is often more convenient to travel to the desired city by bus or tram. The trams here are comfortable (reminiscent of comfortable electric trains), but they are cheap.
Let's take a closer look:

From Alicante airport to city

City buses from the airport run every 20 minutes, route C6, around the clock. From 22:00 to 07:00 - once every 60 minutes. Upon arrival, just go to the 2nd floor of the airport following the signs to the bus stop. For a detailed route, timetable and prices, see the official website alicante.vectalia.es

How to get from Alicante airport to Benidorm

The easiest way to get from Alicante airport to Benidorm is by bus. The bus runs from the airport every hour, from 8 am to 11 pm. At the exit from the arrivals area at the airport, you will immediately see a sign for bus stops located on the 2nd floor. Tickets are sold by the bus driver.

While you are waiting for the bus, don't forget to prepare small change (notes of 50 euros or more are not accepted!) Best of all - coins.

How to get from the center of Alicante to Benidorm (tram)

If you arrived in Alicante late in the evening, it would be most reasonable to spend the night in the city, and calmly go to Benidorm in the morning. TramAlicante trams run from the center of Alicante, from Luceros station, through Mercado and beyond. The closest good and inexpensive hotel to this line is Eurostars Lucentum.

Trams to Benidorm run every 30-60 minutes.

See the schedule on the official website. With tickets, everything is simple - we buy a travel card in a ticket machine at the station.

Council Traveled-Know.
The same card is valid when traveling on city buses in Alicante.

Here's how to buy a tram ticket:

First, on the left, select English or another language that will be more understandable to you.

We select a one-way ticket (Single), then the desired station ...

Specify the number of passengers. And we pay with coins or small bills of 5 and 10 euros (20 or more are not accepted).

You can also buy a ticket from the vending machine inside the car:

Even with a large suitcase, traveling in such cars is very convenient - there are special shelves for luggage.

How to get from Alicante to Calpe (Althea, Denia)

These resorts are located further than Benidorm, so in Benidorm you will have to make a transfer. It's easy - in Benidorm, just change to another platform on the line L9 Benidorm - Denia. You can also buy a ticket for this stage at the station or directly in the car.

The popular resort of Benidorm on the Spanish coast of Costa Blanca is distinguished by a special microclimate, sunny weather without sweltering heat (average summer temperature is 26 0C), extensive beaches. Families with children, young people and lovers of nightlife, the elderly come here to relax.

The main flow of tourists arrives at the airport of Alicante El Altet, from where the distance to Benidorm is only 57 km.

Direct flights from Moscow and back (they are operated by Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, Vueling airlines, Iberia, Air Europa), take off and land on schedule from 10:30 to 24:30. Many Russian tourists choose cheaper options with transfers, and during the holiday season - charters, and flight delays sometimes happen. So life at the airport is in full swing from morning to morning, and public transport operates only until 22-23 hours.

This article is about how to get from Alicante airport to Benidorm on your own. We will also talk about possible routes in the opposite direction - from Benidorm to Alicante: to the airport or to the city center, in case someone wants to go shopping or watch a bullfight in the main arena of the Costa Blanca.

Benidorm is the tourist capital of the Costa Brava. For a large number of skyscrapers, it is called "Spanish New York".
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Airport

It is impossible to get lost in the large Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche - all services are located in one terminal.

Exit to bus stops and taxi rank - from the departure area on the second level - you need to follow the signs "bus".

You can easily find the taxi rank by signs and signs at the exit from the terminal.
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Express Airport - Benidorm

Very it is convenient to get to the resort by the direct bus of the Alsa company. The duration of the trip is 40-50 minutes, the price of a one-way ticket is 9.45 euros, a round-trip ticket is 17.95 euros, children under 4 years old also need to take a ticket, but it is free.

The Alsa bus will take you from Alicante to Benidorm and back.
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Modern Pouliano buses with comfortable seats, air conditioning, panoramic windows, TV, dry closet, spacious luggage compartments run seven days a week. The first flight departs at 6:15, from 8 to 17 hours - every hour, and from 19 to 23 hours - every 2 hours.

In the interiors of Alsa buses, everything is done for the convenience of passengers.
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In Benidorm, the bus station is located at the entrance to the city from the north. You will have to take buses to the resort areas - No. 3 to Cala de Finestrat, No. 4 and 11 to Rincon de Loix (travel - 1.5 euros). They run from 6 am to 11 pm every 15-20 minutes and make stops in the center. A trip to the hotel by taxi will cost no more than 8-10 euros.

From the bus station to the airport, the first flight leaves at 5 am, the last - at 18, 20 and 22 hours, and in the interval from 7 to 16 hours the interval of movement is 1 hour.

It is better to purchase tickets in advance - it is not always possible to buy them before the bus departs at the box office or from the driver, especially during the holiday season. There may not be free seats not only on the next, but also on subsequent flights.
In this case you can get from the airport to Benidorm with a transfer in Alicante- from there buses and trams run more often. This is more troublesome, takes more time, but is 1-2 euros cheaper.

If you want to stay in Benidorm, you can rent a room in a hotel located next to the bus station.
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To Benidorm via Alicante

From the airport to Alicante from 6:40 to 22:20 with an interval of 20 minutes. city ​​buses number C6 run. To the final stop Plaza Puerta Del Mar - only 25-30 minutes, the fare is 3.85 euros.

Maria Sizova:

“Within the boundaries of Alicante, the C-6 goes in a circle, you can get on at any stop, they are marked with steles with the inscription “BUS”. They have boards with route numbers, traffic patterns and timetables.
On the windshield of the bus there is a number and the final stop, in the cabin the stops are announced and shown with explanations in a running line. For example, the bus station is Estación de autobuses, the metro stations are Tren Luceros or tren Mercado.
During the day, buses stop everywhere, and in the evening - on demand.

Tren Luceros stop at Plaza de los Luceros.
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Bus from Alicante to Benidorm

From the Alicante bus station (it is located next to the seaport) to the bus station in Benidorm, buses run at intervals of 10-60 minutes. from 4:30 am to 1:00 am, early morning and evening, 3-4 flights depart simultaneously.
Tickets are sold with a seat, but there are much more chances to buy them from the driver and leave on the next flight than on a direct bus from Airport to Benidorm. The fare is 4 euros, and if you take a ticket 7 days in advance - 3.8 euros.

From the Alicante bus station you can go to any city in the country.
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The first bus on the return route Benidorm - Alicante departs at 2:30, the last - at 23:30.

Tram, aka metro

The road to Benidorm on the Tren-Tram metro (Russian tourists call a train of 3 comfortable trailers a tram) will take 70-75 minutes.

To transfer to the tram, you can get off at the Alfonso X El Sabio stop (next to the Maro-Castillo station), but it's better to go to Plaza los Luceros - it's 5-7 minutes. from the final metro station - Luceros.

The Mercado Central Alicante market is located at the Alfonso X El Sabio stop.
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The L1 Alicante-Benidorm red line trains make 6 stops in Alicante and 4 in Benidorm (Disco Benidorm, railway station, Terra Mitica Park and La Marina centre). You can leave from 5:41 to 22:11 every 11 and 41 minutes. hours. Ticket price - 4.85 euros (4th zone), round trip - 8.25 euros, card for 10 trips - 27.2 euros.

From the metro stations to the Rincon Loix area, you will have to take a taxi or bus number 1, routes number 2 and 3 go to Cala de Finestrat, and number 8 to Marina Baia.

If you are relaxing with children, then pay attention to the beach in La Cala de Finestrat. It is sandy, with a gentle slope to the sea. The seabed here is sandy and gently sloping.
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Svetlana, Kursk:

“Excellent tram transport - runs on schedule, plenty of room for luggage, comfortable seats, but not many. The reviews read that you can always sit down, but we went in August, many had to stand.
In Alicante, the train goes underground, and then - on the surface, it is better to land on the right - the entire coast is visible.

In Alicante, the tram runs both on the surface and underground.
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Valentine:

“We went to Alicante by metro. We got off at the Mercado station and immediately got to the center, and from the Marq stop we walked on foot to Santa Barbara Castle.
The stations are easy to find by the glass elevator shafts. The doors in the car do not automatically open - you need to press the green button at the bus stop.

Where and how to buy tickets

It is believed that it is more profitable to buy tickets for intercity transport on the Internet(websites of bus companies in Alicante - alsa.es, in Benidorm - llorentebus.es/es, metro website - tramalicante.es/page.php). You can get good discounts and book in advance. But a commission of 1 euro is taken from each ticket - a processing fee. If you register on the Busplus website, then from the second purchase, you will not have to overpay.

Each purchase method has pros and cons:

• at the box office (they are only at bus and metro hub stops) no commission is charged, you can pay in cash and bank cards, take a zero ticket for a child and buy tickets in advance at a discount;
• at the terminals (Venta de billetes / Maquina automatic) there are no extra charges either, you can buy single tickets (except for children with zero cost) and BonoBus cards for 10 and 30 bus and metro trips, but a few minutes before departure, their sale stops;
• it is convenient to buy tickets for city transport from drivers, they will also sell tickets for long-distance flights, but only if there are empty seats.

Tickets for the tram can also be bought in the salon of the cars - in special machines. If they are not there, they are at the controllers, who go very often.

A ticket can be purchased online, at the box office or at such a ticket machine.
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Taxi

With bulky luggage, strollers, children falling asleep, you don’t run into transfers.

A taxi ride from the airport will cost 70-80 euros. Keep in mind that the taxi driver will need to provide the exact address, and during the period of mass holidays, when the passenger flow is especially large, you will have to stand in line.

In Benidorm, taxi ranks are marked with a pole with the inscription "Taxi", and there are almost always free cars. You can order a car by phone from the hotel or any bar, you will have to wait no more than 2-3 minutes.

A lot of luggage? Order a taxi.
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Transfer

Lifesaver at any time of the day - private transfer. All details of the trip are specified when ordering - flight number, scheduled arrival time, hotel address, number of passengers, including children, oversized luggage. Drivers know the coast like the back of their hand, choose the shortest routes, some companies have Russian-speaking staff.

This option is not the most economical - a trip in a 4-seater car costs 60-65 euros to the west of Benidorm (Poniente and Cala de Finestrat) and 70-75 euros to the eastern region of Levante. You can choose a car of the middle class, superior comfort, and for companies of 5-8 people. a minibus is suitable, a trip on it is more expensive by 5-10 euros, but for 1 person. comes out 10-15 euros.

For a small company of 5-8 people, a minibus is suitable.
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There is a lot of competition among carrier companies, which is to the benefit of passengers - everyone is trying to "keep the brand". The largest firms are the Spanish Costa Taxi and the international Kiwi Taxi.

If the prices are too expensive for you, you can use the shared transfer - by bus. The Benidorm Shuttle Direct company carries passengers all over the coast. At the airport, you need to go to the indicated meeting point, the fare is 5.91, which is slightly more expensive for a euro than on the express, but it works around the clock.

Bus transfer is the cheapest option.
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Car rent

Public transport in Spain is not cheap and sometimes it is more profitable to rent a car at the airport.
Most rental cars have counters in the arrivals area, and some offices are 1-2 km away from the terminal, free shuttles run to them from the exit from floor -2. It takes a little time, but there are no queues.

“The cost of renting a small car in the high season is 20-25 euros / day, in winter it is 2 times cheaper. I advise you to book a car in advance, on the spot the price is 30-40% higher, and the choice is small. Profitable to rent a "heel" - Volkswagwn Caddi, Citroen Partner, Renault Kengoo. They are powerful, use fuel economically, and are cheaper due to low demand.”

Ivan Chilikin:

“At rental offices, an employee needs to show a booking voucher, passport, driving license and a bank card. All payments are by credit cards only.
We flew to the hotel in Benidorm in 30 minutes on the AP-7 toll road - it costs 5 euros, but shorter than the free A-7, which runs in parallel. The name of the toll trails always has the letter P (peaje - pay). There are also many rentals in Benidorm, but there is either a siesta or a weekend. The best option is to take a car at the airport.”

At the airport, there is sometimes a queue at the car rental point.

Veronica:

“Street paid parking lots are marked with blue stripes. Cost 1 min. parking - 6 cents. Underground parking lots are more expensive.
Traffic inspectors are friendly, but the fines are substantial: driving without a seat belt, in beachwear, talking on a mobile while driving - 150-200 euros, parking in a protected beach area - 6,000 euros.

Leave your car in the parking lot and go about your business.
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After a long flight (at least 5 hours), you can't wait to get to the place of the long-awaited rest as soon as possible.

The distance between Alicante and Benidorm is about 44 km. The road to the famous resort on the Costa Blanca runs through the mountains along the sea: magnificent views are provided to you. You will spend about an hour on the road, the cost of the trip will be no more than 5 Euros.

Details on how to get from Alicante to Benidorm on your own and where to buy tickets cheaply are described in the article below. Ticket prices and timetable information are as of 2019. Specify the departure time, cost and availability of flights on a specific date when booking tickets.

Alicante to Benidorm by bus

The bus in this direction is provided by the carrier ALSA. If you are saving time, this is the best option: flights operate on a direct scenic route, so you will avoid transfers and numerous stops along the way.

Buses are comfortable and run very often.

ALSA bus

The fastest way to get to your destination, apart from the car, is by ALSA bus. This carrier has quite a few flights during the day: departure from the bus station approximately every hour.

The first bus leaves at 4.30 am, the last one at 00.15 am. Just 45 minutes drive!

All routes are direct. In Benidorm, buses arrive at various stops: the bus station (Estación De Autobuses), Jaime I, Av. Europa.

The ticket price is 5 Euro.

Buy bus ticket Alicante - Benidorm online

Buy a ticket for the desired ALSA bus flight, check the schedule and immediately compare bus departures with trains, conveniently on the Russian-language website www.omio.ru. There, select the most suitable bus departure for a specific date. After the purchase, the ticket will be sent to your email - all that remains is to print it.

This is the most profitable way to buy a ticket: on the site it is sold at a minimum cost, and a service fee may be charged at the box office. In addition, when buying early, prices are usually lower. Before the departure of the tickets may not remain, especially in the hot season.

Tram from Alicante to Benidorm

Another option is to get to Benidorm by Metro Tram. This is a special form of public transport in Alicante, which runs from the central Plaza de los Luceros.

The first three stops are underground, so this tram is partly related to the metro.

In general, the route is formed on the basis of tram and railway lines - it connects Alicante with the suburbs and nearby cities.

Red Line Metro Tram

On one of the branches (L1 or red) you can take the Metro Tram from Alicante-Luceros to Benidorm.

The tram makes quite a few stops along the route: MARQ Castillo, Sangueta, La Isleta, Lucentum, El Campello, Poble Espanyol, Amerador, Coveta Fumá, Cala Piteres, Venta Lanuza, Paradís, La Vila Joiosa, Creueta, Costera Pastor, Hospital Vila, C.C. La Marina - Finestrat, Terra Mitica.

The road to the destination city will take 1 hour 10 minutes. Trams run every half hour from 5.41 am to 11.11 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or machine.

Alicante to Benidorm by car

It's a great idea to take a scenic drive along the coast on your own. Along the way, you can stop at any places you like to enjoy the magnificent views or have a picnic.

The road by car will take about half an hour on a direct route, you will spend only 5-7 Euros on gasoline.

Prepare for the trip in advance and rent a car by looking at all the options on the Russian-language website www.rentalcars.com.

How to save money on a hotel in Benidorm

If you are going to Benidorm for a few days, then look in advance where you can stay. To compare prices and book a hotel or apartment, it is convenient to use the Russian-language site RoomGuru.

This aggregator combines the offers of various booking systems (Booking, Agoda, Ostrovok), so you can choose a hotel at the lowest cost.

How to get from Alicante airport to Benidorm

There is a regular bus from Alicante Airport to the bus station every hour. Travel time 45 - 50 minutes. The first bus leaves at 8 am, the last one at 23-00 pm. Tickets can be bought from the driver. The cost of one ticket is 9 euros and 45 cents.

You can also use a taxi. The price of a taxi ride will be approximately 70 - 80 euros (depending on the destination in Benidorm).

In our company you can order a transfer from the airport to the apartment and back. The cost of an individual transfer (1 car, maximum 4 people) one way is 60 euros.

Commuter tram stops Tram in Benidorm

Commuter train (commuter tram) Tram is a very convenient mode of transport, which allows you to get to Alicante, Altea, Calpe, Denia and other coastal towns on the Costa Blanca.
There are four suburban train stops within Benidorm: Disco Benidorm (in the area of ​​suburban discos), Benidorm main station, Terra Mitica stop and La Marina Commercial Center stop.

Below the commuter train stop Tram in Benidorm on a Google map.

How much is a bus ticket in Benidorm

A ticket for intercity buses in Benidorm, regardless of the length of the trip, costs 1 euro and 50 cents. You can also buy a reusable travel card. Cards can be "charged" at the driver. Denomination 10 and 20 euros. The fare with card payment is approximately 1 euro 20 cents.

How to get to the shopping centers Carrefour and La Marina

• The final stop of bus number 2 is Rincón de Loix.
• The final stop of bus number 3 is the bus station.

How to call a taxi in Benidorm

How to call a taxi in the La Cala area of ​​Benidorm

The area of ​​Cala Finestrat, according to its postal address, belongs to the city of Villajoyosa. Therefore, when you call a taxi from this area, you need to call the radio - taxi of the city of Villajoyosa. Phone number to call radio taxi from Cala Finestrat : +34 96 681 00 10.

Finding a taxi rank in the Cala Finestrat area is very simple. It is located on the waterfront.

What days are the markets in Benidorm?

The most popular market in Benidorm is held on Wednesdays and Sundays in the Rincón de Loix area(Rincon de Loix). You can get to it by bus number 2. Finding it is not at all difficult - take the bus to the Rincón de Loix stop, and then just focus on the large flow of people heading towards the market.

• Tuesdays and Saturdays The market is located in the Cala Finestrat area of ​​Benidorm. It's not hard to find it here. It starts directly from the embankment along Tramuntana Street.
• On Fridays the market is held near the Cala Finestrat area, away from the sea on the lively Avenida de Villajoisa. Finding it is also not difficult - it is located very close to the Mercadona grocery supermarket.
• On Wednesdays the market used to be held at the exit of Benidorm near the railway station. Now this market has been moved and the market on Wednesdays takes place near the Benidorm clinic. You can get to from the Poniente and La Cala beach area by taxi or bus 2 to the stop "Hospital Clínica Benidorm".

The cost of renting a sunbed on the beach in Benidorm

Starting from the second half of April and ending at the end of October, paid sunbeds and umbrellas are installed on all the beaches of Benidorm. The cost of renting a sunbed - 4.50 euros per day, the cost of renting an umbrella is also 4.50 euros per day. Opening hours from 09-00 am to 18-00 pm.

If you don’t want to spend money on renting a sunbed, then settle down anywhere on the beach, because. ALL PUBLIC BEACHES IN SPAIN ARE FREE.

Bus routes in Benidorm

Buses to the commercial centers of Carrefour and La Marina.

Buses no. 2, no. 3 and no. 15 go to Carrefour Hypermarket. Bus no. 2 starts at the Rincón de Loix area,

The starting stop of bus number 3 is the bus station,

Bus number 15 goes to shopping centers from the city of Finestrat.

Buses to Mundomar and Aqualandia parks.

Bus number 1 leaves the train station, passes through the center of Benidorm and then goes to the parks through the "Rincón de Loix" area. Bus number 11 leaves the bus station through the city center and continues to the parks through the "Rincón de Loix" area.

Buses to the theme park Terra Mitica.

Bus number 1 (via the train station) goes to the Terra Mitica theme park from the Rincón de Loix area. Bus number 3 leaves the bus station and passes through the Cala Finestrat area.

Attention: not all buses go to the theme park, so you need to check with the driver.

Buses to Terra Natura Natural Park.

There are two buses to the Terra Natura Animal Park: bus number 1 leaves Benidorm from the Rincón de Loix area (via the train station). bus number 15 follows from the city of Finestrat.

The Levante Clinic can be reached by buses no. 1, no. 4 and no. 10. All these buses pass through the city center and continue through the Rincón de Loix area. It is impossible to get from the Cala Finestrat area to the Levante clinic by a direct bus - you need to make a transfer in the center of Benidorm.

Medical clinics in Benidorm

• Hospital Clinic Levante. Address: Calle Doctor Ramón y Cajal, 7, 03503 Benidorm, Appointment with a doctor by phone (+34) 966 87 87 87. Hospital phone (+34) 966 81 11 11
• Hospital Clinic Benidorm. Address: Avda. Alfonso Puchades, 8, 03501 Benidorm. General phone: (+34) 965 85 38 50

Alicante is one of the most visited Spanish resorts, surrounded by other popular Mediterranean towns of Calpe, Altea and Benidorm. The cost of a ticket for a direct flight from the Russian capital to this resort is not as expensive as to other Spanish cities. For this reason, it is best to fly to Alicante by plane, and then go from the local airport to any other resort in Spain.

Travel options

The most convenient way to travel from Alicante to Benidorm is to travel by rented car or taxi. Separately, it is worth mentioning the developed municipal transport of the resort. It is connected with neighboring cities by a well-established tram and bus service. Local trams have all the amenities of comfortable European electric trains, but the price of a ticket for travel in them is much lower.

City electric transport

Trams run from the central part of the resort to Benidorm. You can board them at Lukeros or Mercado stations. A "red line" (L1) has been laid to neighboring Benidorm. Trams leave every half an hour or an hour. You can get acquainted with the timetable of their movement on the Internet portal tramalicante.es.

Tickets for this type of public transport are sold by special machines located at the stations and in the cars. The principle of their operation is as follows: first you choose the language of information submission, then mark the number of tickets, direction and final arrival station, after which payment occurs. The machines accept coins and small bills (five and ten euros).

The ticket price is affected by the number of zones in which you will move. The road from Alicante to Benidorm passes through four zones. The ticket price is 4.86 euros. The journey will take you 1.5 hours. You will travel in large comfortable carriages with special luggage racks.

Bus

In the central part of Alicante there is a stop, which is located next to the railway station and bus station, located on Loring Ave. From there, a bus leaves for Benidorm many times a day. The fare in it costs from four to six euros. Tickets are also sold by special machines and cash desks, which can be found at the bus station. There is an information desk next to them. There is a cafe in the building of the bus station that offers hot drinks and various snacks.

The official website of the ALSA carrier provides all the necessary information about the bus departure schedule and the cost of tickets for them.

You can also get to Benidorm on night flights, the first of which leaves at 0:15. The interval of bus traffic at this time of day is 2 hours. The night bus ticket costs 4.75 euros.

The Alicante bus station is equipped with a small cafeteria, seating areas, luggage storage and toilets. If you go to Benidorm not from the center of Alicante, but from the bus station, you can buy a ticket for four euros. In the case of your departure from the railway station, you will pay six euros for the journey. The road to Benidorm on a large comfortable bus will take you 45 minutes.

Rental cars

Getting from Alinante to Benidorm by car is one of the best options for getting around between resorts. Along the way, you can make stops and admire the beauties of the local nature. If you accidentally get lost, the locals will always show you the right direction. True, for this you need to know Spanish or at least English.

Benidorm is located from Alicante at a distance of just over 45 kilometers along the highway. If you hit the road in a rented car, you will reach your final destination in thirty minutes. Renting a small car will cost you almost ten euros per hour. A minivan rental costs a little more, and you can rent a station wagon for seventeen euros per hour. On weekends, the cost of this service increases. Savings are possible if you book your car in advance on the Rentalcars.com website or one of the local car rental companies.

If you want to return the car outside of working hours, you will have to pay an additional fee. Some rental companies charge 85 euros for the service of returning a car in another city. Some firms pick up their car for free. We advise you to clarify this point in advance.

You can rent a car if you are at least 21 years old (some companies rent a car to drivers over 23 years old). Also, your driving experience must exceed one year.

Some distributors block five thousand euros on the customer's bank card. This amount becomes a deposit. Also remember that the vehicle you return must have a full tank of fuel.

You have the opportunity to use an extended franchise. You can also reduce the amount of car rental. All these services involve an additional payment, since car rental includes limited franchise insurance in the amount of three hundred to five thousand euros.

The cost of a liter of 95th gasoline in this country is 1.22 euros, and diesel fuel is slightly less. At the same time, the price of an hour of renting a car running on diesel is higher than on gasoline. In the first case, it is advantageous to rent a car for long trips.

In Spain, some roads are tolled. This also applies to the section between Alicante and Benidorm, which costs 3.95 euros.

All Spanish highways are equipped with cameras that monitor the speed of cars. If a traffic violation has occurred, this will immediately become known to the nearest police station. Then you will be stopped and fined.

Remember that on the motorway you can move at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, on the road - 100 kilometers per hour, outside the city - 90 kilometers per hour, and in the village - 50 kilometers per hour.

Transfer

Taxi services in Spanish resorts are used by both tourists and local residents. The state regulates the tariffs for transportation. A passenger in Spain will have to pay for waiting time, extra baggage, mileage and even landing. If you get into a taxi at the airport, then get ready for higher fares. The same goes for evening trips. In the territory of large cities and popular resorts, this service is more expensive.

To get from Alicante to Benidorm, you can use a transfer, the price for which is negotiated in advance and no longer changes, no matter what time and under what conditions you drive. The cost of this service includes a meeting with a sign at the airport or train station, assistance in loading luggage and the provision of a child seat, if necessary.

You can order a transfer on the Gettransfer Internet portal. If you choose an economy class car for a trip, you will pay a fare from 37 euros, and by a premium class car - from 55 euros. This service involves free waiting for passengers for 45 minutes.

Rides

You can cover the distance between the two resorts by a passing car. This way of travel is often chosen by single tourists and friendly groups of three travelers with small luggage. You can find a passing car on the BlaBlaCar website.

It is advisable to agree with the driver in advance. By choosing this method of transportation, you are partly at risk. The driver may suddenly abandon their plans and cancel the trip. In addition, you may be dropped off quite far from your final destination. But such a service costs much less than a taxi and a transfer. You can save a lot on it.

How to get from Alicante airport

Alicante International Airport is connected to Benidorm by a regular bus service operated by ALSA. Travel time will take you about fifty minutes. The ticket price is 9.45 euros. They are sold directly by bus drivers during boarding. Make sure you have small money. You can take the bus at the bus stop, which is located next to the exit from the airport terminal. Next to it are the check-in areas for flights.

Also from Alicante airport you can get to Benidorm by shuttle bus, which will bring you directly to the hotel in the central part of the resort.

You will have to wait for the shuttle for an hour. The fare in such a tourist bus is eleven euros, including one piece of luggage.

In addition, there are always many taxis near the airport, ready to take you to a nearby resort for an amount of 68 euros. The price of the service is directly affected by the class of the car. You can pre-order a taxi on the Kiwitaxi website.

Conclusion

Alicante is considered a popular Spanish resort, located at a distance of 47 kilometers from the town of Benidorm, which is one of the Mediterranean tourist pearls of the Costa Blanca. It can be reached within an hour from Alicante. For this, the municipal bus or tram is perfect.

In the most comfortable conditions, you will reach Benidorm using the transfer service. Also, if you are over 21 and have at least twelve months of driving experience, you can rent a car.

You can take a tourist bus from the airport to the resort, just book your seats in it in advance.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Benidorm is a passing car.