Pamplona, which is the capital of Navarre enjoys a global reputation as a festival town, thanks to its San Fermin festival, which runs for just over a week in mid July.  This festival draws Spanish and international visitors alike from all parts of the globe.  Not surprisingly based around bullfighting, it truly is an extravaganza for people of all ages.  Only a 5 minute drive from Pamplona Airport in your low cost hire car, Pamplona is a bustling city with a great range of accommodation options for all budgets. 

The names Pamplona and Ernest Hemingway are often put together as a result of the great authors love of bullfighting and in particular his love of the San Fermin festival.  That said, there’s more to this city than bullfighting.  Pamplona is a very tidy, clean town with a good range of historical buildings, local culture and cuisine, not to mention its proximity to the mountains.

A medieval town at its roots, Pamplona is now truly a 21^st century city with all that involves.  There is an abundance of open space and tasteful modern construction standing side by side with 16^th century town walls and buildings, making this an extremely interesting city to explore.  Pamplona’s cathedral, whose core was built in classic gothic style, is estimated to date back to the late 1300’s.  Its core, together with its neoclassical façade, which was added in the 1700’s serve to make it one of Spain’s most significant religious buildings.  If you’re looking for green space, the Tejera park is not to be missed. 

Once you’ve had the chance to tour the city, it’s time to head off in your low cost hire car and one place not to be missed is the mountains of Navarra.  Part of the Pyrenees range of mountains, which acts as the natural border between France and Spain, the Navarra mountains offer a veritable host of sporting activities, such as: walking, climbing, canyonning, rafting and kayaking and fishing in the summer months and skiing, snowshoeing and dog-sleighing in winter.  The mountains are an easy drive from Pamplona in your low cost hire car and truly do provide an interesting break for people of all ages and levels of fitness.  Particularly attractive during the summer months because of the mountain air which takes some of the extreme heat out of the summer sun, they are also a really interesting winter destination.

Pamplona Airport itself has a café, a shop, a cash machine and a VIP lounge for those fortunate enough to gain a pass.  EasyCar and Hertz low cost car hire companies are both represented in the airport, but it is well worth selecting and booking your hire car before you arrive at Pamplona Airport so you can be sure to get the vehicle of your choice at a fair price.