We're driving a rental car from Costa del Sol and returning it in Granada prior to checking in to our hotel near the Plaza Nueva. As seniors without much experience with Spanish city driving, would we be better off returning the car to the airport or the train station? We'd like to know the less stressful option.
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
7160 posts
Airport would probably be the least stressful. There are plenty of one way streets in the area of Plaza Nueva where you could get frustrated. Like most European cities, street signs are not easy to see, if they even exist, while driving at the same time.
Posted by
Toronto, Canada
108 posts
Definitely the airport. Do not come even close to the city. GPS doesn't work properly in these ancient cities. And driving is a heart attack waiting to happen.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4656 posts
Airport. Downtown is crazy for driving with its restricted zones. There are main arteries to Plaza Nueva, but it isn't worth it. Airport has a nice low price shuttle bus option to get you right downtown.
Posted by
OP
Charleston, SC
3 posts
Thanks to All for your very helpful responses! We'll definitely return the rental car to the airport.
Posted by
Salt Lake City, UT (Previous Seattle, WA)
315 posts
Years ago a rental car pick-up at Granada was off site 1-2 km. The gentleman picked us up at the airport. Maybe it has changed.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
360 posts
We returned ours to the airport, as it was the only option on a Sunday, but it was also agonizingly slow as you're in the same line as people picking up. Just know that the taxis are back at the airport terminal -- fortunately, their shuttle driver took us back.
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OP
Charleston, SC
3 posts
Thanks for the additional info! Much appreciated!