At Furauto we want to offer you the rental car in Ferrol that best suits your trip. Use our online comparator and you can pick up and drop off your car at any of our offices in the province and the Galician community.
Explore Ferrol with your rental car
Welcome to Ferrol, a small city with a great maritime tradition. In addition to its impressive port, this town is famous for being, together with A Coruña, the starting point of the English Way. There is much to discover in this corner of Spain.
This town is located in a privileged enclave, in the Ría de Ferrol and between the Prioriño and Segaño capes and the Ventoso and Faro mountains. In this city you can find everything you are looking for: medieval streets, military constructions, fortifications, beaches and an enviable gastronomy.
Did you know that Ferrol is the city of shipyards? It currently has about 70,000 inhabitants and is one of the most important cities in La Coruña. However, this municipality suffered a great decline during the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent dictatorship, since, in these years, Franco nationalized the famous shipyards.
In the 80's and 90's, the maritime sector suffered a strong decline but thanks to the subsequent construction of the new Outer Harbor and the Atlantic Highway, it seems that Ferrol is coming back to life.
Do you want to book your cheap car rental in Ferrol? Enter our online comparator and select the dates on which you will need your vehicle as well as the pick up and drop off points. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the Furauto team, we are always at your disposal!
Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Ferrol?
With Furauto you can pick up and drop off your rental car in several strategic points of the city and the region. Visit our search engine and choose the place that best suits your itinerary.
How to get to Ferrol
- By Plane: There is no way to access Ferrol by air. The nearest airports are those of A Coruña (52 km), Santiago (93 km) or Vigo (178 km).
- By Sea: It is possible to arrive by sea, since the Port of Ferrol receives cruise ships and boats of all kinds.
- By Train: Ferrol's train station is located on Avenida de Compostela and passengers arrive here from Madrid, Bilbao, San Sebastian and other Galician cities.
- By Road: Road lovers can travel to the bus stop at Paseo de la Estación. This means of transport makes trips to many Galician cities and to the rest of Spain. It also reaches Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France and Switzerland.
Below we show you the main access roads to the city so you can plan your route in case you decide to get behind the wheel of your rental car:
- AG-64. Ferrol-Vilalba: Connects with the A-8 and the A-6 and allows you to enter Ferrol through the FE-13.
- A-8. Autovía del Cantábrico (Cantabrian Highway): It runs along the entire Cantabrian coast through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. It connects with the AG-64 in Vilalba to reach Ferrol.
- A-6. Madrid-La Coruña. Northwest Highway: It allows you to enter Ferrol through the AP-9 in La Coruña or the AG-64 in Vilalba.
- A-52. Benavente (Zamora) - Porriño (Pontevedra). Autovía de las Rías Bajas: it reaches Ferrol through the AP-9 at the junction with Vigo or the AP-53/AG-53 in Santiago.
- N-651. Madrid-Ferrol: Connects with the FE-14 at the height of Fene and enters Ferrol by Avenida Pías.
Tolls to take into account when driving your rental car
You can take the AP-9 to get to Ferrol. The Atlantic Highway connects this city with La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, Vigo and Tui until you reach the Portuguese border.
How is the traffic in Ferrol?
As you can imagine, it is common for rain to make an appearance while driving your rental car in Ferrol. To avoid accidents due to bad weather we advise you to drive slowly and keep a safe distance. This way you will be able to combat the slippery effect of a wet road. And of course, be sure to turn on your low beams for better visibility.
Parking your rental car in Ferrol
Ferrol is a small city, so we recommend that you get around the town on foot. To avoid problems, it is best to park your vehicle in one of the public or private parking lots shown below.
It will not be impossible to find a free parking space on the street, but you may have to move a little away from the center to avoid unnecessary turns.
Getting to know Ferrol with your rental car
In this section we offer you tourist information to make the most of your rental car in Ferrol. The city is small but there is a lot to see in the surrounding area. Pay attention to the places and buildings of the town that are well worth a visit:
- Barrio de la Magdalena: Approved by Carlos III, this neighborhood is created to house the workers of the shipyards and the navy.
- Teatro Jofre: It was inaugurated in 1892 and is located in the Praza de Galicia.
- Co-cathedral of San Julián: Greek cross church built by Julián Sánchez Bort in the middle of the XVIII century.
- Religious centers: Also visit the churches of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora del Socorro and Nuestra Señora de las Angustias.
- Old Alameda: Located between the Magdalena and the Arsenal, it was the oldest green area of the city.
- Military Arsenal: Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, today these shipyards are divided into the armaments area ("park") and the maintenance area ("docks").
- Castles: San Felipe Castle and Palma Castle (Mugardos) guard the estuary.
- Viewpoints: Do not miss the views from the viewpoint of Monteventoso, Montefaro, Chamorro and Coto de Ancos.
- Coast: Enjoy the beaches of Doniños, San Jorge, La Fragata, Esmelle and Santa Comba.
- Cliffs: In the middle of the Sierra de La Capelada, near San Andrés de Teixido, are the highest cliffs in Europe.
Discover the Province of La Coruña by Car
Thanks to your rental car and very close to Ferrol, you can visit A Coruña, Arteixo, Corcubión, Muros, Muxía, Betanzos, Noia and Santiago de Compostela.