Jaen car rental

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Tour Jaén with your rental car

Welcome to Jaén, the land of olive trees and castles. A province that mixes rich urban landscapes and wonderful rural areas. Cities and towns where you can enjoy the culture, gastronomy and Andalusian and Spanish traditions.

The province of Jaén is located between the Prebetic mountains and the Guadalquivir depression. In its capital, located in the southwest of the region, live about 116,000 inhabitants. Also known as the Holy Kingdom, it was a province of the Crown of Castile and one of the four Andalusian kingdoms.

The gateway between Andalusia and Castilla la Mancha is a treasure of Spanish geography that still remains to be explored. Jaén is a land of olive trees, which is why it is the world's leading exporter of olive oil. But it is also one of the places with the most castles, towers and watchtowers in the world. It has the luxury of sharing this title with Syria and Palestine.

And what to say about its festivals! The Lumbres de San Antón, the fair of San Lucas and Easter are its most important celebrations. The procession at dawn on Good Friday, popularly known as El Abuelo, is the brotherhood with the largest number of Nazarenes in Andalusia. Did you know that Jaén is the Spanish province with the largest protected natural area? If you want to fully explore the beauty and diversity of the area the best option is to book your rental car in Jaén. This way you can move how and when you want. Magical places like Despeñaperros or the Sierra de Cazorla are waiting for you.

How to get to Jaén

Jaén is about 100 kilometers from the Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport. From here, you can reach the capital thanks to a direct bus service (http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Federico-Garcia-Lorca-Granada-Jaen/es/Inicio.html).

The province also has an extensive bus network and a train station. In the future, an AVE line will be inaugurated that will connect the capital of Spain with Jaén through the municipality of Alcázar de San Juan in the city of Alcazar de San Juan.

Using your rental car in Jaén you can get there from the A-44, the A-95, the A-316 and the A-306.

Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Jaen?

Booking your cheap car rental in Jaen with Furauto is fast, convenient and secure. You can pick up and drop off your car in the center of the capital or in strategic locations such as the bus or train station.

In addition, thanks to our network of offices, you can also choose between two important cities in the province such as Linares and Ubeda. Select in our search engine the place that best suits your needs.

Tolls to take into account when traveling with your rental car

You will not find toll roads at the entrance or exit of Jaén. Just remember that if you are coming from the north, you can use the R-4 that connects Madrid-Ocaña. Afterwards, this road will connect with the A-4.

Parking your rental car in Jaén

We recommend that, before arriving, you check the different public parking lots in the city. This way, you will avoid unnecessary turns, wasting time and paying unwanted fines. They are very central, the parking of the Cathedral, the Plaza de la Constitución and La Merced.

You can also park your rental car on the street, but you should keep in mind that there are many blue and orange zones.

What is the speed limit in Jaén?

This year 2021 has brought with it a change in the speed limit on urban roads, which is now 20 km/h on roads with a single platform of roadway and sidewalk; 30 km/h on roads with one lane in each direction of traffic and 50 km/h on roads with two or more lanes in each direction of traffic. Familiarizing yourself with the new traffic rules is essential to avoid getting a fine for carelessness.

Driving with your rental car in Jaén

Here are the top 10 monuments and activities that you can visit during your stay in this wonderful Andalusian province. Get in your rental car in Jaen and live an incredible vacation!

1. Cathedral: Located in the Plaza de Santa Maria, next to the Municipal and Episcopal Palace, is on the verge of being declared a World Heritage Site. (http://www.jaenparaisointerior.es/tematicas/cultura/jaen-capital-del-paraiso/que-visitar/monumentos/catedral-de-nuestra-senora-de-la-asuncion.html?origen=/diputacion/promo-jaen/tematicas/cultura/presentacion.html)
2. Basilica of San Ildefonso: The second most important religious center of the city houses the remains of Andrés de Vandelvira, the builder of the Cathedral.
3. Jaén Castle: It is a set of three fortifications located on the Cerro de Santa Catalina. It is formed by the Old Fortress, the Castle of Santa Catalina and the Abrehuí. Do not miss La Cruz, the highest point of the city.
4. Villardompardo Palace Cultural Center: This complex houses the Arab Baths, the Villardompardo Palace, the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs and the International Museum of Naif Art "Manuel Moral". (http://www.xn--baosarabesjaen-rnb.es/)
5. Plaza de las Batallas: It is the commemorative moment of the two great battles that took place in this province, the Battle of Navas de Tolosa and the Battle of Bailen.
6. Barrio de Santa Cruz: You can not miss visiting the beautiful streets that form the Jewish quarter of Jaén.
7. Museum of Jaén: With two permanent collections, one of art and the other of archeology, it is the most important museum of the capital. Admission is free.
8. Alameda Park: In addition to being able to enjoy the oldest park in the city, you can visit the Alameda Auditorium and the Camera Obscura de Capuchinos.
9. Palacio de los Vilches: This Renaissance monument is one of the jewels of the city.
10. Olive oil tasting: Do not leave the city without participating in an olive oil tasting or learning about its production process. It will be a unique experience.

Get to know the province of Jaén by Car

A visit to Baeza and Úbeda, the two cities declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2003, is a must. Iznatoraf, Cazorla, Alcalá la Real, Bailén, Baños de la Encina, Martos, Andújar, Alcaudete or Torredonjimeno are other beautiful and recommendable towns to visit.