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Discover Burgos with your rental car
Welcome to Burgos, one of the most interesting cities in Spain. In addition to its historical and artistic heritage, visit Burgos to enjoy its excellent gastronomy. In Furauto we want to make it easy for you, so we have prepared this guide with tips that will be very useful.
Burgos is a Castilian city inhabited by some 176,000 inhabitants of Burgos, a figure that makes it the second most populous city in the community.
Only 15 kilometers from the center is the Atapuerca archaeological site, with remains dating back more than 800,000 years. Roman and Arab remains have also been found in the area, who supposedly called the city Burchia. With the arrival of the Christians, Burgos achieved its greatest recognition, as it was named capital of the Kingdom of Castile in 1038.
There are many festivities celebrated in this city, although special mention should be made of the Romería de la Virgen Blanca, El Curpillos and Holy Week.
Some of the most famous Burgaleses are the soccer player Juan Mata, the judoka Esther San Miguel, the journalist Álex Grijelmo, the musician known as "Fortu", the journalist Rosa María Mateo and the artist Diego de Siloé.
Do you want to book a cheap car rental in Burgos to discover all the charms of this city? In Furauto we are a company with years of experience in the sector and therefore we can offer a wide range of vehicles of various sizes for you to choose the model that best suits your needs.
How to get to Burgos
In addition to the metropolitan service, Burgos has a bus station (located in Miranda Street) that connects the city with many peninsular locations, such as Madrid, Logroño, Irún, Algeciras, Zaragoza, Badajoz, Barcelona, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Santander and Palencia.
The Madrid-Irún and Madrid-Burgos railroad lines also pass through Burgos. Thanks to the Alvia service, the city is also linked to most of the Spanish provincial capitals.
If you prefer to enjoy your car rental in Burgos traveling by road it is best to know the following roads:
- A-1. Autovía del Norte: It passes through the southern area of the capital of Burgos.
- A-62. Castilla Highway: It starts in Burgos and ends in Fuentes de Oñoro (Salamanca).
- A-73: It is still under construction but is intended to link Burgos with Aguilar de Campoo.
- A-231. Camino de Santiago Highway: Starts between León and Benavente and ends at BU-30.
- N-I: Madrid-Irún highway.
- N-120: National road that runs from Logroño to Vigo, crossing Burgos through its historic center.
- N-627: Connects Burgos with the town of Aguilar de Campoo.
- BU-11. Autovía de Ronda 1: Southern access highway to the city of Burgos.
- BU-30. Ronda Oeste: Ring road of the capital of Burgos.
Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Burgos?
Booking with Furauto you can pick up and drop off your rental car at the train station in Burgos as well as in various strategic points of the city. Check our search engine and find the place that best suits your trip to Burgos.
How much does a rental car in Burgos cost?
As you would expect, the price of a rental car in Burgos can be higher or lower depending on the type of vehicle chosen, the duration of the reservation or the time of the year. If you want to make your reservation without overpaying it is best to use the online car rental comparator of Furauto. You will find the best offers in a few minutes.
How can I book a 7-seater rental car in Burgos?
You can hire your 7 seater rental car in Burgos just like any other vehicle. Just go to the website and fill in the form with the reservation details or call us by phone. We will take care of everything in an agile and paperless way.
Tolls to take into account with your rental car in Burgos
Worried about the tolls you may encounter while driving your rental car in Burgos? You may encounter the AP-1 (Autopista del Norte) or the AP-68 (Autopista Vasco-Aragonesa).
Parking your rental car in Burgos
Parking your rental car in Burgos can be a complicated task. Most of the historic center is pedestrian and the few free parking spaces have been marked as blue zone. From Furauto we recommend that you park your rental car in some of the public or private parking lots that the city offers, such as the one located in the Plaza Mayor, in the Plaza de España, in Hortelanos Street, in the Museum of Human Evolution or in the Plaza Vega.
Excursion with your rental car in Burgos
If you have a rental car in the capital of Burgos sightseeing will be much more comfortable. And so that you don't waste too much time planning your route here we leave you a list with some emblematic places that you must visit:
- Cathedral of Santa María la Mayor: The construction of this building dates back to 1221. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 and is one of the most beautiful religious temples in the world.
- Monastery of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas: It was founded by King Alfonso VIII in 1189. In it are buried part of the nobility of Castile. It houses the Museum of Medieval Cloth and the Banner of Navas de Tolosa.
- Other religious centers: The Carthusian Monastery of Santa María de Miraflores and the churches of San Gil Abad, San Esteban, San Nicolás de Bari and Santa María la Real y Antigua de Gamonal also deserve special mention.
- Castle: Built in 884, it was used as a fortress, prison and noble residence. Napoleon ordered its demolition in 1813.
- Arch of Santa Maria: Although it was one of the twelve gates that gave access to the city during the Middle Ages, it was later rebuilt to honor Charles I of Spain.
- Wall: The Paseo de los Cubos and the arches of San Martín, San Esteban, San Juan and San Gil are still preserved.
- Bridges: The Puente de Malatos (used by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago) and the Puente de San Pablo (with figures related to the life of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, the Cid Campeador).
- Paseo del Espolón: It connects the Arch of Santa María with the Plaza del Cid. Along this street there are statues of kings and illustrious burgaleses.
- Plaza Mayor: Former market square, today it is one of the most famous and crowded places in the city.
- Museum: Here you can visit the Museum of Human Evolution, the Museum of Burgos, the Museum of the Altarpiece, the Cathedral Museum and the Contemporary Art Center of Caja de Burgos.
Get to know the Province of Burgos by Car
In addition to visiting Burgos, the capital, use your rental car to travel to Covarrubias, Frías, Lerma, Poza de la Sal, Briviesca, Aranda de Duero, Caleruega, Orbaneja del Castillo, Santo Domingo de Silos and Sasamón. If you still have time, take part in a Ribera del Duero wine tasting.