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Getting around Alicante

Public transport: 

Public transport in Alicante is operated by TAM (tel: (96) 514 0936; www.subus.es). Alicante is a relatively compact city and its major attractions are all within walking distance. However, a reliable bus service does operate in and around the city. Bus 9 goes to San Juan Beach every 20 minutes from the train station. You can buy single tickets from the driver or passes for discounted travel from kiosks, Caja Rural de Alicante offices and TAM ticket offices.

Public transport in Alicante also includes four tram lines (tel: 900 720 472; www.fgvalicante.com/tram) that connect all the main areas of Alicante and its suburbs with Benidorm, Altea and Denia.

Taxis: 

Reliable companies include Tele Taxi (tel: (96) 510 1611), Radio Taxi (tel: (96) 591 0111) and Area Taxi (tel: (96) 591 0591).

Car hire: 

Supplements are often charged for drivers under the age of 25 wishing to hire a car in Spain. A valid passport is required as proof of identity. Along with several smaller agencies, the following major companies provide car hire in Alicante: Atesa (tel: (96) 512 3396; www.atesa.es), Avis (tel: (96) 513 6258; www.avis.es), Europcar (tel: (96) 598 2218; www.europcar.es) and Hertz (tel: (96) 592 2587; www.hertz.es).

Bicycle hire: 

You can hire bicycles and scooters from Rent and Go!, Avenida de Costa Blanca 95, San Juan beach (tel: (96) 515 0914; www.rentandgo.es). They also offer skateboards, rollerblades and quad bikes.

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