Car Rental at Almería Airport (LEI)

Almería Airport (LEI) has 13 rental companies and is conveniently located just 9 km east of the city center, with direct access to the A-7 toward Granada and Murcia. The airport is the natural starting point for exploring the Cabo de Gata nature park, 25 km to the south, and the Tabernas desert, 35 km to the north. Convenient location with minimal driving time to the city makes LEI one of Andalusia's easiest airports to rent a car from.

Almería airport serves the entire eastern coast of Andalusia and receives direct flights from Sweden and the rest of Europe during high season. The rental desks are located together in the arrivals hall and you can be on the road within 20 minutes of landing. Drive directly to Cabo de Gata from the airport via AL-3115 – you don't need to drive into Almería center at all.

Refuel in Almería city rather than at the airport to avoid higher prices. Book a car with unlimited mileage if you plan to drive to Granada round trip (170 km one way). How long does it take to drive from Almería airport to Granada?

Granada is about 170 km northwest of the airport via the A-92, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Which rental companies are at Almería airport? Major chains such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Goldcar are represented among the 13 rental companies at LEI.

Is it easy to find the way to Cabo de Gata from the airport? Yes, take the A-7 east and then AL-3115 south toward San José – it takes about 30 minutes and the signs are clear.

We compare prices from all major providers at Almería Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.