Almeria Airport (LEI)
Driving Directions and Car Hire / Rental
(Almeria, Andalucia, Spain)
Located a mere 8 km / 5 miles from the city centre, Almeria Airport (LEI) is quickly and easily accessible by car. From Almeria, the airport can be reached by the N-344 motorway. The exit for the airport is numbered nine.
Car Rental, Driving and Rules of the Road in Almeria
Almeria Airport (LEI) can also be accessed from the Autovia del Mediterraneo E-15, known as the N-340 motorway. The region's main motorway, the AL-12, runs straight past Almeria Airport and visitors should exit at Exit KM9 for the airport. Almeria Airport is well signed from the main Autovia, the A-7.
Known locally as the 'Aeropuerto de Almeria', the airport is close to a number of notable locations, which include El Boticario, Loma Cabrera, Cortijilos and San Vincente to the north, El Alquián to the north-east, La Canada de San Urbano and Costacabana to the west, and Retamar to the south-east. Also of interest, the University of Almeria (Universidad de Almeria) lies nearby, just minutes away and located to the south-west, while the coastline and Mediterranean Sea are situated directly south of the airport.
The airport is edged on its northern side by the Carretera de Canada-Aeropuerto road, off the N-344. This joins the main terminal, car parks and pick-up / drop-off points.
Speed limits in Almeria, Spain
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Almeria Airport (LEI) Airport Car Rental / Car Hire
Five major companies have offices here, offering competitive deals. On-the-spot rentals are available. However, it is always advisable to call ahead and reserve your vehicle prior to arrival.
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Almeria Airport:
- Centauro
- Europa
- Rucar
- Solmar
- Europcar
Almeria Airport (LEI) Car Rental
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