Car hire in Soria
1 office in Soria · Spain
Soria is one of Spain's least populated provincial capitals, surrounded by an immense province of pine and juniper forests and russet-coloured villages where silence is part of the landscape. Machado wrote verses to the Duero that embraces it, and today it remains a destination for those seeking nature without the crowds: the Laguna Negra, the Río Lobos canyon, Calatañazor.
Precisely because of that depopulation, provincial public transport is minimal: without a car, Soria's great attractions are out of reach. Hiring a vehicle in the city of Soria itself is the realistic way to tour a province made for driving, with quiet roads and distances that pass quickly.
Search cars in SoriaWhy hire a car in Soria
- Soria has no high-speed rail link and no airport: getting there and getting around the province almost inevitably means the road.
- The essentials — the Laguna Negra, the Río Lobos canyon, Calatañazor, Medinaceli — are scattered, with no useful public transport between them.
- Soria's roads are among the quietest in the country: driving here is easy even for those who rarely hire a car.
Day trips near Soria
- Laguna Negra — A glacial lake among pines and granite walls, setting for Machado's legends, ~50 min from Soria.
- Cañón del Río Lobos — A limestone gorge with the Templar hermitage of San Bartolomé and vultures on the ledges, ~1 hr by road.
- Calatañazor — An almost untouched medieval village of adobe and timber, where legend says Almanzor lost his drum, ~30 min away.
- Medinaceli — A monumental town with a triple-arched Roman arch overlooking the Jalón valley, ~50 min's drive.
Where to pick up your car
- Soria
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth hiring a car just to see the capital?
For the city itself it isn't essential: it is easily walked. A car makes sense the moment you want to head out into the province, which is where most of the natural and monumental interest lies.
What are the roads like in winter?
Soria is one of Spain's coldest provinces and snow can fall in the Urbión area. In winter it is wise to check road conditions before heading up to the Laguna Negra and to consider chains or suitable tyres.
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