Car Hire Reus

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Are you looking for affordable car hire in Spain? Now a day’s it is very popular to rent a car, the majority choose to pick up a car at the airport. With car rental you and your family have the opportunity to take pleasant day trips in the areas surrounding and you will not be dependent on public transport. By comparing prices of car rental from several players, you can save a lot of money. If you prefer to retrieve the rental car in the city center, this is also possible.

The country offers great natural and cultural experiences. It is advisable to book your car rental well before departure, so you’re sure to get just the car that suits you, at the lowest price. In certain periods there may be high demand among rental companies, and the cheapest cars are usually taken first.

Reus short guide

Car hire Reus

Car hire Reus

Reus is the capital of the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona in Catalonia, Spain. The area has always been an important producer of wines and spirits, and had continental importance at the time of the Phylloxera plague. Today it is known by its commercial activity, for being a center for rock-climbing and as the birthplace of architect Antoni Gaudí.

The origin of the name is a source of discussion. One of the theories is that Reus comes from the Latin word used to describe convict prisoners (reus), and as such, it would be a Roman prison. Currently, the most accepted theory that the name has celtic roots, from the root red that originated the name of Redis (or reddis), that would approximately mean place in the way / place in the roads, or said alternatively, an inhabited place in a cross-road.

The city is located in the northeastern part of Spain and it is approximately 14 km to the provincial capital of Tarragona located just off the Mediterranean coast. The metropolis of Barcelona is just over 100 km northeast of Reus, and in 2009 the population of Reus measured to be over 105 000.

As Reus is the birthplace of Gaudí, one can find attractions such as Gaudi Centre, where you get an insight into the architect’s work. The Gaudí Route is a tour where one including visiting the house he was born in and the church where he was baptized. Of museums, there is an archaeological and historical museum, and there are organized many festivals throughout the year.

Reus Airport is about 5 km southeast of the city.


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