Oviedo appeals to the more discerning tourist. It lies right up in the north of Spain in the centre of Asturias province and is quite quiet when compared with the likes of Santander towards the east.

With car rental at Oviedo you can explore the city and nearby Asturias coast, as well as take in mountain ranges and ski fields. There is just so much to see and do that having a hire car is a must. You can also visit any time of the year, with hiking in the Picos de Europa in the summer and skiing at San Isidro in the winter.

Oviedo is best accessed by train or plane, with services from Barcelona and Madrid. You can also get in by bus and then pick up cheap car hire at Oviedo to explore the region properly. It is well served by motorways and highways and most of the roads here are fairly un-congested.

It is worth spending a bit of time walking around the centre of Oviedo to take in the unique atmosphere of its skinny streets and large squares to discern its appealing Asturias-styled buildings. There are loads of churches in and around the town as well as some pleasing modern architecture so typical of contemporary Spain.

Getting out with car rental in Oviedo is a must as the Asturias coast is just a short drive to the north, where the likes of Gijon resides. You could also head out to the east with car hire at Oviedo and take on the lofty Picos de Europa, Spain’s most famous national park.