The Costa Blanca is easily and quickly accessible by car, train, and plane. By car, it's approximately 1,800/2,000 km from the Netherlands or Belgium, easily a two-day drive. After all, your holiday begins the moment you step outside your door.
Traveling to the Costa Blanca
Every holiday, whether it starts by plane, train, or car, has its advantages. Traveling by car or train offers more to experience and see. Driving through the beautiful French countryside and making pleasant stops, you know your holiday has already begun. The journey by car can be completed in two days; the first day, to the French-Spanish border in Perpignan, is a 1,300 km drive. The next day, it's another 700 km to Alicante, arriving in the afternoon. Another advantage is that you have your own car there and no need to rent one. The advantage of flying, on the other hand, is that you can get there quickly; the flight takes a maximum of 2.5 hours. It's generally cheaper to fly with two people than to drive. The average train journey time from Amsterdam to Alacant Terminal is 28 hours and 7 minutes.
Traveling by plane is of course faster and cheaper if two people travel
By plane, you can reach your holiday destination quickly and comfortably. It's an easy way to travel and offers all the conveniences you need. From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you can fly to Alicante Airport in just 2.5 hours. There are various departure points and airlines to reach Alicante or Murcia. From the Netherlands (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Eindhoven-Maastricht) and from Belgium (Brussels-Ostend-Liège), you can fly with various airlines, meaning there are plenty of affordable flights available.
Please note: It is cheaper to book a one-way ticket and there is more flexibility in your arrival and departure times.
You can choose from Vueling, EasyJet, TUI, and Rayanair, for example. Vliegwinkel.nl , Cheaptickets.nl , and Skyscanner.nl are websites where you can easily find the best flights.
You can rent a car online for Alicante Airport.
Please note: Payment upon arrival must be made by credit card only, cash is not accepted.
If you rent through our rental office, you can pay by credit card or cash. The car will be waiting for you at the arrivals hall, so you no longer have to wait in line like with an online rental company.
Airport service
We can pick you up from Alicante or Murcia airport. It's best to book the airport service in advance. For this, we'll need your flight details and a mobile phone number where we can reach you in Spain. We'll then take you directly to your holiday accommodation, where we'll hand over the keys.
Costs: One way trip from €50, max. 4 persons.
For arrivals / departures between 22:00 – 06:00 we charge an additional € 20,- night surcharge.
How does it work?: Once you've landed and before collecting your suitcases from the belt, please call the relevant manager. You'll have received a description by email beforehand, detailing who will be picking you up and where exactly they'll be waiting with their car.
Rent a car at CasaLasDunas
When you rent a car through us, we'll arrange for it to be ready for you at the airport upon arrival. You don't need to do anything else, and there's no extra charge. This is included in our service. The car rental company will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name and speaking Dutch or English. This saves you time, and we can assure you that this company is highly reliable. You pay on the spot.
The prices are per week, and include the following:
- The prices include VAT, insurance ( with a deductible of €300 and €500 for groups F, G, H, HH and K ); 100 km free per day
- Repair service within a 150 km radius of Alicante.
- You must be over 25 years old and have held a driving license for 2 years.
You'll be personally greeted upon arrival at the airport. You'll then draw up the contract together, and once payment is complete, you'll be personally escorted to your car. In short, convenient and fast!
A personal welcome at the airport!
- Baby seat €10 per week (0-2 years)
- Booster seat €5 for children from 2 to +/- 10 years per period.
- Booster seat with back support €10 per week
- Free repair service up to 150 km within the Costa Blanca
- No need to search for your car, personal guidance all the way to the vehicle!
- No long queues like with other rental companies
- You can pay in cash or with Visa-Mastercard
- No extra or hidden costs! You pay the agreed-upon price.
- Book via holiday@casalasdunas.com
NB:
- For arrivals after 8:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, there is a €10 surcharge. Arrivals after 10:00 PM are €20, and arrivals after 11:00 PM are €25.
- For arrivals after 8 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there is a €20 surcharge. After 9 PM, there is a €25 surcharge. After 10 PM, there is a €30 surcharge for the evening.
- On public holidays they charge a surcharge of 10 euros
- If you return your car before 9:00 am, they charge 10 euros for parking.
- They charge 15 euros for cars already around 7:00 am and even before 6:00 am it is 20 euros
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Travel to Spain with your own car
If you're traveling by car, it's important to be well prepared. Take your time; your vacation begins the moment you get in the car, so make sure you enjoy everything you see along the way.
Travel wisely: Remember your travel documents, such as your green card, travel and credit letter from the ANWB (for the Netherlands), and leave your holiday address for those staying at home.
Hotels: You can book your hotel from the Netherlands or Belgium and of course there are several good hotels along the motorway where you can enjoy a pleasant overnight stay.
Getting there: If you're traveling to the Costa Blanca with more than two people, this is the most economical option. You'll also have the comfort of your own car there.
Calling: Once you arrive near Alicante, please call the telephone number of the manager of your holiday home so that he/she can meet you on site.
Route planner: With a route planner, choosing the right route is incredibly easy. Print out the route, and one for the return trip, too, of course! Google Maps is by far the best navigation tool in Spain.
Parking at the airport of departure
If you're traveling by plane, you'll naturally need to reach your departure airport. If you plan to do this by car, it's wise to reserve a parking space in advance. This not only guarantees you a parking space, but online rates can also be more affordable.
Using the online platform Vliegen en Parkeren, you can compare airport parking options and reserve the desired parking space. For example, are you looking for Schiphol Airport parking ? Simply select Schiphol and your travel dates. You can then start the comparison and reserve a parking space. Rates can be higher, especially during peak season, and parking spaces may even be full. So, try to think about arranging a parking space as early as possible.
By train from Amsterdam to Alicante
The average train journey time from Amsterdam to Alicante Terminal is 28 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest timetable can get you there in just 25 hours and 54 minutes. Approximately 6 trains per day travel the 1615 km distance between these two destinations. You'll need to make two changes on this route during your journey to Amsterdam. On board, you'll find modern and comfortable seating and plenty of luggage space. For more information, visit Trainline.com.
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