Asturias Airport located in Santiago del Monte near Avilés, is the only international airport in Asturias, Spain. It handles domestic and international flights, and many Spanish travelers use it when they are visiting Oviedo. Oviedo is a haven for nature lovers, and to get to the town center from the airport, visitors have the option of using bus services as the bus station is located just outside the airport.

These buses at the airport will also take travelers to other neighboring cities such as Gijon and Aviles. The further your destination from the airport, the higher the fare charges when it comes to bus services. The minimum you can expect to be charged is 20 Euros. Apart from buses, there is the option of taxis; on the other hand you can use the train. Of these choices, the train is the fastest means of transport available.

If you want to travel at your own pace, then car hire is the right option. This is the most comfortable way to see Oviedo, and there are many international car hire companies ready to offer visitors a reasonable deal. If you log on to the internet, you will be amazed at the surprising number of car hire companies available to travelers. There is something for everyone, and booking online is fast.

The advantage of booking car hire services online is that you can compare deals on offer and choose the fairest price among them. In addition, many of these websites have a picture of the cars they have on offer so you can choose a car that you are comfortable with in terms of capacity and outlook. There are small cars such as the Renault, and big cars such as minivans and SUVs on offer not forgetting luxury vehicles like stretch limousines. Your choice of vehicle all depends on your reason for visiting Spain and the amenities you require in your car. The price goes up according to the quality and size of car you rent.

One luxurious benefit of car hire is that you can request to have the car of your choice to be prepared and waiting for you at the airport when you arrive. In addition, you may request for a chauffeur and additional items such as child seats, air conditioning and GPS systems where necessary. Online car hire websites offer you their contact details in case you want to talk to them in person and clarify any issues concerning the rental car of your choice.

Alternatively, you can hire a car at Asturias Airport as there are car hire company booths there. In this case, you have no control over the type of car you get and the terms of agreement as availability is subject to what they have in stock when you arrive. So, the prudent thing is to organize your car hire needs before you travel to Spain, for peace on mind when you land in Asturias Airport.