Car rental at Oviedo : Discover all our stations

Capital of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo is located in the north of Spain, near the coastal city of Gijón. Surrounded by lush green mountains and the Nalón River winding nearby, Oviedo is a compact yet picturesque city for a weekend getaway. The student population of the local university keeps a vibrant atmosphere in this city which also has parks and some exceptional restaurants.

Rent a car in Oviedo to explore the city with ease and discover its beautiful surroundings.

Oviedo has two Europcar car rental agencies: one in the city center and another at the regional airport, about 47 kilometers from Oviedo.

At our Oviedo agencies, rent the car you need. Small groups or couples can rent an economical car like the Seat León or the Volkswagen Golf, which are excellent options. Larger groups and families can choose the Toyota Avensis for a trip with maximum comfort.

If you are transporting heavy loads, we recommend renting one of our vans available in Oviedo.

Planning to travel further? To make your trip as easy as possible, pick up and drop off your rental car at different agencies. With Europcar, you can also enjoy short and long-term car rental in Oviedo.

Only an EU or EEA driving license is required to rent a car in Oviedo. International driving licenses are accepted but not mandatory. Make sure to carry your passport while driving in case of a police check.

Throughout Spain, there is a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h on highways. In cities or urban areas, the maximum speed is 50 km/h, dropping to 20 km/h in residential areas. On other roads, the speed limit is 90 km/h.

When driving in Spain, you will find tolls on the highways. You can pay them with cash or credit card. Most tolls have an electronic payment system called "Telepeaje" or "Via T". Drivers can acquire these transmitters at banks or gas stations.

Oviedo has many parking areas. You can pay for parking with cash, credit card, or a mobile app like El Parking.

The area surrounding Oviedo is quite mountainous: the roads are winding and often narrow. Keep this in mind when planning your trip, as distances may seem shorter on the map.

Oviedo is a great base for exploring the northern Spanish countryside. The lush mountain greenery offers some incredibly scenic driving.

The largest concentration of limestone in Atlantic Europe, Los Picos de Europa National Park (85 kilometers) shows the scars of years of glacial erosion with its dramatic cliffs and lakes. This dense forestland is home to over 100 species of birds like the griffon vulture and golden eagle; in addition to deer, wolves, and bears. There are several villages and churches in the area that narrate the history of Los Picos.

An hour and a half by car, the town of León with its soaring cathedral is a great day trip from Oviedo. Historic architecture and modern-day converge in this city - a real insight into the spirit of northern Spain.

Onwards from Oviedo you can take the coastal trail to Bilbao (284 kilometers) and San Sebastian (381 kilometers) a bit further on.

Oviedo is the ideal starting point to explore the northern Spanish countryside. The lush mountain vegetation offers an incredibly scenic drive.

The largest concentration of limestone in Atlantic Europe, Los Picos de Europa National Park (85 kilometers) shows the scars of years of glacial erosion with its dramatic cliffs and lakes. This dense forest is home to more than 100 species of birds, such as the griffon vulture and the golden eagle, in addition to deer, wolves, and bears. There are several villages and churches in the area that narrate the history of Los Picos.

An hour and a half by car, the city of León, with its cathedral, is a great day trip from Oviedo. Historic architecture and modernity converge in this city: a true insight into the spirit of northern Spain.

From Oviedo, you can take the coastal route to Bilbao (284 kilometers) and San Sebastian (381 kilometers), two cities easily accessible by car.

About 50 kilometers from the city center, the Casa del Lobo is a memorable park dedicated to the endangered Iberian wolf. You can get an idea of this protected breed and its habits, and you will also have the opportunity to see two wolves, Paco and Tolo, in the extensive enclosure. The Casa del Lobo is 45 minutes from the center of Oviedo, accessible by car via the A-63.

The Congress Palace should be visited just for its futuristic architecture. Designed by the renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, its white sheet shape resembles a winged insect. Two kilometers from the city center, travel by car to reach the Congress Palace.

Oviedo is full of impressive squares (Plaza de la Constitución and Plaza Fontán with its food market) in the old town, leading to winding streets filled with unique boutiques and excellent restaurants like Gloria, by the 2 Michelin star chef Nacho Manzano. Look for the monument in homage to Woody Allen: the director chose Oviedo for his film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona".

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