Enjoy the most of your rental car in Guadalajara thanks to the large fleet that we put at your disposal from Autofurgo. In addition, you can pick up and deliver your vehicle in a simple and economical way taking advantage of our extensive network of branches in Castilla-La Mancha.
Get to know Guadalajara with your rental car
Welcome to Guadalajara, the capital city located between the regions of La Alcarria and Campiña del Henares. If you do not want to miss anything that this province has to offer, keep reading this simple guide that we have developed in Autofurgo expressly for you.
The city of Guadalajara is inhabited by more than 83,500 residents. This figure makes this capital the third most populated town in Castilla-La Mancha, surpassed only by Albacete and Talavera de la Reina (Toledo).
Although earlier settlements have been found, Guadalajara was founded by the Arabs under the name of "wād al-ḥaŷarah" in the 8th century. The most important monuments of the city, such as the co-cathedral, the Henares bridge and the Alcazar, were also built during the Andalusian period.
The group Despistaos, the Marquis of Santillana and the playwright Antonio Buero Vallejo were born in Guadalajara.
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How to get to Guadalajara
Guadalajara is connected by bus with Madrid and the most important cities of the province. It also has two train stations. Guadalajara station, in addition to receiving medium and long distance trains, is a stop on the C-2 line of Cercanías Madrid. The Guadalajara-Yebes station is served by two AVE lines from Madrid, Zaragoza, Huesca and Barcelona.
Road lovers can also comfortably reach Guadalajara by means of the following routes:
- A-2. Autovía del Nordeste: Connects Madrid with Barcelona passing through Guadalajara, Zaragoza and Lérida.
- CM-10. Ronda Norte: Ring road that runs through the north and west of Guadalajara.
- N-320: It runs from Cuenca to Venturada (Madrid) through Guadalajara.
Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Guadalajara?
Hiring the services of Autofurgo you can pick up and drop off your rental car in Guadalajara at various points in the city. You can have your rental car at the Guadalajara AVE station or in other central areas. Enter Furauto's online search engine and find the place that best suits your trip.
Tolls to take into account when traveling with your rental car in Guadalajara
The R-2, also known as the Henares Highway, starts in the neighborhood of Sanchinarro (Madrid) and ends at exit 62 of the A-2. As it passes through the towns of Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Guadalajara and Taracena.
Parking your rental car in Guadalajara
The city of Guadalajara has numerous regulated parking spaces. The blue zone is in force from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 and on Saturdays in the morning. They are free only on Sundays and holidays. From Autofurgo we recommend you not to drive around unnecessarily and leave your rental car in Guadalajara in one of the public or private parking lots in the city.
Driving around Guadalajara with your rental car
Having a rental car in Guadalajara will be of great help when planning routes or sightseeing tours. Below, we recommend some of the most outstanding places you should see during your trip:
- Alcázar Real: This Andalusian fortification dates back to the 9th century. Throughout history it has served as a royal palace, fabric factory and military barracks. It was destroyed in the successive wars that took place in the area.
- Wall: Today some remains of the wall, gates and towers are still standing.
- Palace of the Dukes of Infantado: It is of Elizabethan Gothic style and was built in the 15th century by order of Íñigo López de Mendoza y Luna.
- Convent of La Piedad: Also known as the Palace of Antonio de Mendoza, it was built in the 16th century and later catalogued as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
- Temples: Don't miss the co-cathedral of Santa María and the churches of Santiago el Mayor, San Ginés and de los Remedios.
Get to know the Province of Guadalajara by Car
Drive with your rental car to Sigüenza, Molina de Aragón, Cogolludo and Pastrana. If you still have time to spare, do not miss Valverde de los Arroyos, Cifuentes, Torija, Atienza, Alcolea del Pinar and Hita.