Why I Never Rent a Car in Sevilla City Center (And How to Do It Right)
Sevilla · Photo by Hotellook Why I Never Rent a Car in Sevilla City Center (And How to Do It Right) I learned the hard way in 2022: renting a car at the city center hotel in Sevilla cost me €120 extra for parking and a 45-minute drive to the airport. Now I book airport pickup at SVQ and save €35 daily. Here's how to avoid my mistake. Car Rental Costs: Actual Prices (Not Estimates) Compact cars average €32-€48/day in low season (Jan-Mar), but surge to €68-€92 in July. Europcar at SVQ offers the best deal: €28.50/day for a Ford Focus (includes insurance) when booked 60+ days early. Avoid Hertz's €45/day rate—they charge €15 for tolls on the A-4 highway. Where to Pick Up: Airport Wins Every Time SVQ airport is 15 minutes from the city center. Use the Aerobus (€2.20, 20 mins) or a taxi (€15-€18). If you rent at the city center, you'll pay €10/hr for parking near the Alcázar. I timed this: parking at Hotel Boutique Casa del Poeta cost €5.50/hr, making a 2...