Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gran Alacant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gran Alacant

With a population of 31,760, Gran Alacant is a must-see destination in Valencia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gran Alacant has to offer.

Where to Eat in Gran Alacant

If you’re looking for affordable options, Plaza Mexico Alicante (Carrer Castaños, 3) and Arrocería taperia El Bodegón (C. Trident, 35) are great picks.

When to visit Gran Alacant

Gran Alacant in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gran Alacant in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gran Alacant

Plane

When flying to Gran Alacant, you’ll arrive at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gran Alacant include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Gran Alacant from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Gran Alacant is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 313 km from Gran Alacant. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Plane

When flying to Gran Alacant, you’ll arrive at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gran Alacant include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Gran Alacant from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Gran Alacant is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 313 km from Gran Alacant. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Airports near Gran Alacant

ALCAlicante
RMUCorvera Intl
VLCValencia

Airlines serving Gran Alacant

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,569 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,212 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,630 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,476 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gran Alacant

Most booked hotels in Gran Alacant

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Hostal Pensimar
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hostal Meseguer
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hs Altet Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Gran Alacant

Hiring a car in Gran Alacant costs £14 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Alicante.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Gran Alacant (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.32 and £24.42.

Hiring a car in Gran Alacant costs £14 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Alicante.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Gran Alacant (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.32 and £24.42.