Car hire in Salamanca

Visiting Salamanca with your rental car: destinations not to be missed

Salamanca is famous for its ancient university, which is one of the oldest in Europe. Visit Salamanca to stroll through its cobbled streets, admire the Plaza Mayor, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, and visit the majestic Old Cathedral or the New Cathedral. Other key sites to visit include:
 

• La Casa de las Conchas
   
• The Orchard of Calixto and Melibea
   
• The Roman Bridge
   
• The Art Nouveau Museum
   
• The Convent of las Dueñas
   
• The Caves of Salamanca
   

The city has plenty of parking areas, but it is important to be aware of local regulations. There are parking meter zones (blue and green), and some streets may have restrictions on access by car during peak hours. In the Salamanca area, there aren't many tolls, but you will find them if you decide to take one of the motorways connecting to Madrid (such as the A-50). Imagine exploring the surrounding area at your own pace for a very good price.

Hiring a car in Salamanca: the best routes

Below, we provide you with the information you need to make the best car hire routes from Salamanca. For example, the city of Ávila is just a 1-hour drive away. You can drive along its road around the medieval wall for spectacular views of the city, or stop off at the Cuatro Postes viewpoint to take pictures with magnificent panoramic views.

If you're staying longer, you can add Segovia to your route. This is also a UNESCO Heritage City and is located 180km from Salamanca. You can go sightseeing and see the ancient Roman aqueduct and taste the speciality of Segovian cuisine, the cochinillo (suckling pig). 

If you fancy a bit more adventure, head with your hire car to Cáceres, 230km from Salamanca. Known for its impressive medieval old town, a World Heritage Site, the Plaza Mayor and the Parque del Príncipe.