Murcia Airport is found in the district of Santiago de la Ribera, in the area known as San Javier, which is approximately 17 miles from the city of Murcia. The airport is also therefore commonly referred to as San Javier Airport, and has the official airport code of MJV. Mainly low-cost airline companies serve Murcia Airport, as it is not a very large airport, handling only around 1.3 million passengers per year. Ryanair accounts for 50% of the airport’s passenger traffic. This airport in Spain is seasonal, as most of its passengers arrive during the warmer months of the country. Arriving passengers often rent a car from car hire companies such as Europcar at Murcia Airport, for transport, and find that their own vehicle is the most convenient way to travel. Europcar is one of the largest providers of car hire services in the world.
At Murcia Airport, passengers will easily be able to locate the car rental companies, as the terminal building of the airport is not very large or complicated. Some of the car hire companies are within the terminal, while others can be found outside, at the parking area. Once passengers have made the necessary arrangements with Europcar, they will find the rented cars parked nearby, within easy walking distance of the terminal as well. There is therefore no need for any further form of transport when hiring a vehicle from Murcia Airport. In Spain, especially during the summer, car hire can be in high demand, therefore it is recommended to make an advanced reservation, from Europcar’s website at www.europcar.com. The online booking process is simply, and all credit card transactions are secure.
Europcar’s usual hours of operation at Murcia Airport are from 09:00 to 22:30, but they may be able to open earlier, or stay open later, for an extra charge. However, if you are arriving on a late flight, and it is delayed for some reason, Europcar promises to wait for you. Simply provide them with your flight number at the time of booking. Europcar also promises to only provide the latest model vehicles for all their customers, and all-inclusive prices. All vehicles come with 24-hour emergency roadside assistance as well. Europcar is often referred to as the ‘World’s Leading Leisure Car Rental Company’. Customers who rent more frequently from Europcar may consider applying for the Privilege Card, which allows for faster bookings and a quicker checkout. Privilege cardholders receive priority counter service, pre-printed rental agreements and a range of discounts for certain hotel accommodation in Europe.
Car seats, luggage racks and satellite navigation systems may be optional equipment for hire at Europcar, Murcia Airport, and will add a small amount to your rental per day of car hire. However, car seats are essential for the safety of babies and young children, and a satellite navigation system could really make a huge difference to your driving experience in Spain. A GPS unit is recommended for anyone hiring a car, not necessarily for just those who have never been to Murcia before. Another item of equipment that may be possible to request from Europcar is hand controls. Hand controls are used by disabled drivers with a lower limb deficiency, and operate the brake and accelerator pedals of the vehicle. At Murcia Airport, hand controls should also be booked in advance. In fact, in order to ensure the availability of any of these items of equipment, an advanced reservation is recommended.
A useful option offered by the majority of car hire companies is a one way hire, whereby customers can collect their vehicle from Murcia Airport, but then return it to another rental location in Spain. Cars may sometimes also be taken across the borders of the country, but it is always best to confirm this with Europcar. A one way hire from Murcia Airport may cost a bit extra if the car is returned to a different city.
Europcar has vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There are smaller and more practical vehicles in the Mini and Economy categories, and larger family sized cars in the Intermediate and Standard categories. Mini cars are similar to the Renault Twingo, Fiat Panda 1.2 and Seat Ibiza 1.6, and are generally light on fuel. They also usually come with the best rental rates. Economy vehicles are similar, but may be slightly larger, and from Europcar, include the VW Polo, Peugeot 206, Ford Fusion 1.8 and Nissan Micra 1.2. These cars all come with a manual transmission, and are very easy to drive. Compact vehicles, however, may have an automatic transmission, such as the Peugeot 308 Auto.
Station wagons, or estate vehicles are an excellent choice for family renters, as they most often have plenty of room for luggage. Europcar offers a number of estate vehicles, including the Peugeot 307 SW 1.6 Essence, Ford C-Max, Audi A4 Avant 2.0 and Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Auto, which has room for seven passengers. Other larger sized vans from Europcar may be similar to the Renault Espace, for seven, the Mercedes Vito Long for nine, and the RN Traffic Generation seating up to nine passengers as well. With all these vehicles and many more, customers of Europcar are sure to find the ideal car for their holiday or business trip in Spain. All further details are available from Europcar, at Murcia Airport.
Address: San Javier Aeropuerto
Santiago de la Rivera
30720 Murcia
Spain
Telephone Number: +34 968335546
Fax Number: +34 913444932
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