Car hire in Ourense
1 office in Ourense · Spain
Ourense is the only Galician provincial capital without a coastline, and perhaps that is why it keeps its treasure underground: thermal waters that spring up at over 60 degrees beside the Miño. The old quarter, the Roman Bridge and the Plaza Mayor are easily explored on foot, but above all the city is the gateway to inland Galicia — the least travelled and most authentic part of the region.
Provincial public transport is sparse: without a car, reaching the Ribeira Sacra, the Sil canyons or the mountain villages is all but impossible. Picking up a vehicle at Ourense railway station, well connected to Madrid by AVE high-speed train, is the most practical way to step off the train and be out on the open road within minutes.
Search cars in OurenseWhy hire a car in Ourense
- The Ribeira Sacra and the Sil canyons, the province's star attraction, have no useful public transport links: driving is the only proper way to explore them.
- Arriving by AVE makes picking up your car at the railway station the natural link between Madrid and inland Galicia.
- The thermal baths of Outariz, A Chavasqueira and the spa villages along the Miño are best strung together by car, at your own pace and free of timetables.
Day trips near Ourense
- Ribeira Sacra and the Sil canyons — Monasteries perched above the river, vertigo-inducing viewpoints and heroic-viticulture wineries; the first lookouts are ~40 min from Ourense.
- Allariz — A restored medieval town on the banks of the Arnoia, with a pedestrian old quarter, crafts and good food, just ~20 min via motorway.
- Ribadavia — The capital of the Ribeiro wine region, with a medieval Jewish quarter, a castle and centuries-old wineries by the Avia river, an easy ~30 min away.
- Castro Caldelas — A medieval castle with views over the Ourense mountains, a great starting point for the Sil, ~45 min along scenic roads.
Where to pick up your car
- Orense Estación de Tren
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I collect my hire car in Ourense?
The office is located at Ourense railway station — very handy if you arrive by AVE from Madrid or by regional train. From there you head straight out towards the Ribeira Sacra or the Ribeiro without crossing the city.
What are the roads like in Ourense province?
The A-52 and AG-53 dual carriageways are excellent; the Ribeira Sacra roads are narrow and winding, though well surfaced. A compact car is the most comfortable choice for getting around the area.
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