Car rental in Asturias airport

Thanks to Furauto, you will find your cheap car rental at Asturias Airport just by logging on to the web. Pick up and drop off your vehicle in a simple and economical way at the airport or in many other areas of the Principality.

Get to know Asturias Airport

Welcome to Asturias Airport, the fastest and easiest way to get to the Principality. And for your convenience you can pick up your rental car at the airport of Asturias and start your route through the Asturias geography.

Asturias Airport is located in the parish of Santiago del Monte, belonging to the council of Castrillón, and is the northernmost airport of the peninsula. The nearest major city is Avilés, which is only 15 kilometers away. Gijón is 40 km from the airport and a little further, at 47 km, you will find Oviedo, the capital of the Principality.

The airport was inaugurated on June 11, 1968 and the first flight left the runway four days later, at 8:30 am, with destination Madrid. The airport we know today is the result of severe reforms and expansions that took place in 1980, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2009 and 2010.

Today, this airport operates routes to Malaga, Seville, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, Ibiza, Menorca and Palma de Mallorca. Internationally, its airlines fly to Munich, Paris, Venice, Lisbon, London and Geneva.

As you may have imagined, this influx of tourists makes car rental companies in Asturias as Furauto are present at the airport of the city to provide travelers with the best vehicles at a competitive price. Transportation will no longer be a problem during your stay.

Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car at Asturias Airport?

Making your reservation with Furauto will be very easy to pick up or drop off your rental car at Asturias Airport. If you prefer to choose another location in the area you can choose between Avilés, Gijón and Oviedo, for example. Enter our search engine and design the trip of your dreams.

Can I hire a fully comprehensive car rental in Asturias?

Of course you can. Contact us if you want more information about the fully comprehensive insurance we offer to our customers.

How to get to Asturias Airport

Inside Asturias airport you will find a cab rank and a bus station. ALSA works in this area to connect the airport with Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés, with a short break in Salinas and Piedras Blancas.

If you are going to travel with your rental car in Asturias you can access the airport via the A-81 or the N-643. You should also know these other roads:

• A-8. Autovía del Cantábrico: It crosses the principality from west to east and passes through the south of the airport.
• A-66 and N-630. Vía de la Plata: Connects Gijón with Seville and is the best way to travel from the south of the peninsula.

Tolls to take into account

You will not find toll roads in the airport area. In the Principality you may come across the AP-66 or Autopista de la Ruta de la Plata, the toll road that connects Campomanes (Asturias) with La Virgen del Camino (León).

Parking your rental car at Asturias Airport

The airport parking is located 2 or 3 minutes away from the terminal. Here you can park your rental car paying less than 70 cents per half hour. Visit the AENA website and book your parking space with the best discounts.

Sightseeing near Asturias Airport with your rental car

Leaving Asturias Airport with your rental car you can enjoy the beauty of the Principality. We present you the Top 10 of the Asturian municipalities that are well worth a visit:

1. Santiago del Monte: In this small parish of 302 inhabitants you will find the Airport. While you are here, visit the Church dedicated to the Apostle Santiago and the Centennial Oak.
2. Castrillón: In this council, besides the airport, it is possible to find the church of San Miguel de Quiloño, the castle of Gauzón, the temple of San Martín de Laspra and the buildings of the Real Compañía Asturiana de Minas.
3. San Juan de la Arena: It is 10 kilometers from the airport and has the Playa de los Quebrantos, the only one in the council of Soto del Barco.
4. Cabo de Peñas: It is the northernmost cape of the Principality and is part of the Regional Network of Protected Natural Spaces of Asturias. It is crowned by a lighthouse that has been illuminating sailors since 1852.
5. Cudillero: It is located 16 kilometers from the airport and is one of the most beautiful municipalities in Spain. Take a walk through its beautiful streets and visit the church of Santa María de Soto de Luiña, the Rectoral House and La Quinta de Selgas.
6. Playa del Silencio: Wonderful crystalline beach, perfect for scuba diving. It is considered a Protected Landscape, Special Protection Area for Birds and Site of Community Importance.
7. Luarca: It is part of the Camino de Santiago and its heritage includes the lighthouse, the parish of Santa Eulalia and the palace of the Marquis of Ferrera.
8. Ribadeo: It is the capital of the region of the Mariña Oriental. Stroll through the old town paying special attention to the Convent of Santa Clara and the chapel of the Trinity, which offers magnificent views of the estuary.
9. Lastres: Wonderful Asturian village where you will find the Church of Santa María de Sábada and the Chapel of San Roque. This village became popular in Spain for being the setting for the TV series "Doctor Mateo".
10. Ribadesella: Besides having a great historical-artistic heritage, it is famous for celebrating the Descent of the Sella every August.

Get to know the Principality of Asturias by Car

Get your rental car at Asturias Airport and travel to the Picos de Europa or travel the Ruta del Cares. If you prefer rural tourism, do not miss Avilés, Oviedo, Gijón, Pola de Lena, Cabo de Peñas, Luanco, Arriondas, Cudillero, Ribadesella, Cangas de Onís, Llanes and Luarca.