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Car & Van Hire - León

Enterprise car hire locations - León

The city of Leon is the capital of the province of the same name in northwest Spain. It is a historical place that finds its origins linked to the establishment of a settlement by Roman legionnaires. The city was occupied by the Moors until it returned to Christian hands following the re-conquest, when it became one of the most important cities in northern Spain. The 19th century saw coal mining established as a major industry, and the arrival of the railway soon followed. These developments stimulated population growth and today Leon is home to 128,000 people. Leon has a summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers with little rain; temperatures can reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit on the hottest days. Winters are generally relatively mild, with temperatures rarely falling to below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The city has two railway stations, one of which is linked to the high-speed service to Madrid. Leon's cuisine features dishes such as garlic soup, blood sausage and cured, smoked beef. Don't worry about car hire in Leon; check out Enterprise Leon.

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Our Vehicles For Hire In Leon

At Enterprise Leon, you will find the same great selection of vehicles for hire as you would at any other branch. Customer choice is of the utmost importance, which is why Enterprise makes sure that they have cars able to meet the needs of even the most demanding customer. Choose a hatchback, economical on fuel and great for short trips and parking, or perhaps a standard saloon, which comes with comfort and a fantastic drive assured, or an SUV or one of Enterprise's luxury cars. If you are looking for something to accommodate the family, people carriers have all the space you are likely to need, with lots of room for luggage.

Cheap Car And Van Hire In Leon

The best way to peruse the cars and vans Enterprise has available to hire is to check out their website. Enterprise wouldn't be the company it is if it was unable to offer the customer an online booking facility, 24/7. Reserving your hire car over the Internet means you will save money by booking and paying for your vehicle in advance, and you will be able to take advantage of any special deals. Remember, with Enterprise, you also get customer service that will take care of your driving requirements from the moment you first contact them.

Airport Car Hire

Leon Airport is four miles outside the city centre, in the town of Virgen Del Camino. The airport handles mainly internal flights, although destinations increase in summer when Ibiza, Menorca and Gran Canaria are added. There are also regular flights to Paris. Enterprise has a base at the airport. There is nothing to beat the convenience of coming from your flight, leaving the terminal building, getting straight into your pre-booked hire car and driving away to your destination.

Attractions In Leon

The magnificent Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria de Leon is also known as the House of Light because of the way light cascades and ricochets around the building after entering through exquisite and rare medieval stained glass windows. The cathedral houses many priceless works of religious art and the reliquary of the city's patron saint, San Froilan. For visitors wishing to experience the social life of Leon, the Barrio Humedo area is the place to go. This is downtown Leon, situated in the Old Town, close to the Roman walls where there is an eclectic mix of bars where tapas is readily available and restaurants serve food typical of the province.

Places To Visit Outside Leon

There are some interesting towns and villages within driving distance of Leon. Langreo, 75 miles away, is a centre of fruit growing. There is an 18th-century Baroque church in the town, which also has an industrial museum and an art gallery featuring the work of artists from the area, including Zuco Urculo, after whom the gallery is named. Oviedo, a similar distance away, is rich in historical architecture. There is no better illustration of this than the cathedral of the Holy Saviour. There has been a church on the site since the first century, although work on the predominantly Gothic building that stands today began in the late 14th century.

Parking And Traffic Information In Leon

Driving in this part of Spain is effortless, providing you know the rules and keep to them. Road signs are going to look different, colour-coded and more pictorial then in other places, so spend some time checking them out on the Internet. Spain has the second most extensive motorway system in continental Europe, allowing you to quickly get from place to place. Driving in and around cities requires more care due to restricted zones, one-way systems and the narrow, steep streets of many of Spain's historical towns and cities. With parking, good advice is to park as soon as you get close to the centre. Leon has ample parking and a popular spot is the underground facility at the Plaza Major. Prices vary from car park to car park, but most will accept payment by card.