Cheap Car Rental in Segovia

Tips for Renting a Car Inexpensively in Segovia

Looking for a cheap car rental in Segovia? With Economybookings, you can easily compare different companies to find the best deals on cheap car hire in Segovia. If you're only planning to see the aqueduct, the cathedral, and the Alcázar, it often doesn't make sense to use a car for the whole visit; it's usually better value to rent one just for specific day trips.

• Adjust your dates and times: even changing your pick-up or drop-off time by just one hour can make a difference to the final price.
• Choose a basic or small car: they are cheaper, use less fuel, and are easier to drive.
• Book early: it's worth reserving your rental car in advance for better prices and wider availability.
• If you're only planning to use the car for trips to the mountains or nearby villages, don't pick it up too early, and you'll save money.

Tips when renting a car in Segovia

• Check carefully where you're going to park, as Segovia has several car parks very close to the main points of interest.
• If you're staying in the historic area, avoid depending on street parking.
• In Segovia, the most practical option is usually to park and explore the centre on foot.
• Close to the old town, you have several options, such as Parking Segovia Centro - Universidad and the car park next to the Cathedral.
• In some areas, there is also regulated street parking, so it's worth checking carefully where you leave the car if you're not using a covered car park.
• You don't need a large car for Segovia itself; the more manageable it is, the better.

Driving tips in Segovia

• Always carry your driver's license, rental contract, and insurance documents.
• Drive on the right and overtake on the left. Always signal before any manoeuvre.
• Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks, so always stop for them.
• Pay attention at roundabouts. Choose your lane before entering: the inner lane is for overtaking, and the outer lane is for exiting. Give way to traffic already on the roundabout and signal right when you leave.
• Segovia's centre is much better explored on foot, so it's worth arriving with the idea of parking and continuing on foot, as that saves you from unnecessary loops around the city.
• Popular fuel stations include Repsol, Ballenoil, Plenergy, and Shell.
• In Spain, driving under the influence of alcohol is not allowed. The legal limit is 0.5 g/L (0.3 if you have held your license for less than two years). Fines can easily exceed €500.
• If you break down or have an incident on the road, the mandatory warning device is the connected V16 beacon.

Speed limits

In Segovia, these are the most common speed limits:

• 120 km/h (75 mph) on motorways and dual carriageways.
• 90 km/h (55 mph) on secondary roads.
• 50 km/h (31 mph) on streets with more than one lane in each direction.
• 30 km/h (19 mph) on streets with a single lane in each direction.
• 20 km/h (12 mph) in shared pedestrian zones.

The old town has many cobbled and narrow streets where, even if the limit is 30 km/h, traffic usually moves more slowly because of pedestrians and tourists.

Road signs

Road signs in Segovia follow the European standard: clear, easy to understand, and with limits shown in km/h. The city combines easy access roads with a very old historic centre, so around the monumental area you'll often see mandatory direction signs, narrow streets, 30 km/h zones, and restricted-access areas. Near the aqueduct and the city centre, pay close attention to pedestrian signs and access limits, as this is a very popular part of the city with a medieval layout.

Tolls and restricted zones

There are no tolls for driving within Segovia itself, but if you're arriving from Madrid, you'll come across tolls on the AP-6 and the AP-61.

Within the centre, you'll find some streets with restricted access, pedestrian priority, and very tightly controlled traffic. Some of these restrictions are linked to the Low Emission Zone (ZBE), which affects the area inside the walled enclosure, where ordinary access is reserved for vehicles with CERO, ECO, and C stickers, except for cases specifically allowed by the City Council.

Discover Segovia by car

Segovia is best known for its Roman aqueduct and the Alcázar, but it has much more to offer. With a rental car, you can leave the centre behind and explore several corners of the province that are absolutely worth it. A good option is to drive to La Granja de San Ildefonso and visit the palace and its gardens, or head to villages such as Pedraza, which still has a very special atmosphere, as if time moved more slowly there. If you feel like getting into nature, Sepúlveda and the Hoces del Duratón are an excellent choice, with incredible viewpoints and walking routes that are really rewarding. It's an area where everything is relatively close, so it's easy to combine history, good food, and scenery without needing to cover long distances.

When to Visit

Segovia is enjoyable at any time of year, but there are certain periods that are much more pleasant for walking around and seeing its monuments without too much cold or heat.

• April-June: One of the best times to visit the aqueduct, the Alcázar, and the historic centre, with mild temperatures.
• Late June: The city celebrates the San Juan and San Pedro festivities, so there's more movement and a livelier atmosphere.
• October: A very good option if you prefer to visit at a calmer pace, and it also coincides with the feast of San Frutos, Segovia's patron saint.

Languages & Communication

Spanish is spoken in Segovia. As it's a very popular city, especially with both domestic and international visitors coming from Madrid, it's normal to find staff who speak some English in the historic centre, at the monuments, in hotels, and in restaurants. Outside the more touristy areas, that may be less common, but in general, communication is usually not a big problem.

Currency & Payments

The euro (€) is used in Segovia. You can pay by card in almost all restaurants, hotels, and shops in the centre, including in many very touristy areas. Still, carrying some cash is always useful for small expenses or occasional purchases. There are ATMs across the city.

Top driving routes from Segovia

If you're renting a car, make the most of your stay in Segovia by taking at least one trip outside the city. The surrounding area has options for every taste, from villages full of charm to natural spaces and places of historical interest.

• La Granja de San Ildefonso: One of the closest and easiest trips from Segovia. The Royal Site of La Granja stands out for its palace and gardens. You can go for half a day or spend a full day there.
• Pedraza: One of the most beautiful medieval villages in Castile and León, with its walls, arcaded square, and cobbled streets. It's one of those places best enjoyed slowly, ideally staying for lunch.
• Hoces del Duratón: If you're after nature and scenery, this is one of the most recommended trips. The natural park stretches between Sepúlveda and the Burgomillodo reservoir, and its main attraction is the river canyon, with walls that rise to more than 100 metres in some sections.
• Riofrío and the Valsaín pine forests: The Royal Palace of Riofrío is surrounded by more than 600 hectares of woodland. It's a very complete outing, and the drive itself is also enjoyable.
• Sepúlveda: Right in the Hoces del Duratón area, between the Duratón and Caslilla rivers, and still full of a medieval character that makes it especially memorable.