At Caminos by Casas Cantábricas, we create bespoke holidays tailored to your needs, whether you’re planning a fly-drive with a rental car or bringing your own vehicle on the ferry. Our strong local presence, combined with over 40 years of experience in northern Spain, means we’re perfectly placed to help you make the most of your journey and avoid the pitfalls.
One of the principal cities on the northern Spain coast, La Coruña is a lively Atlantic port known for its excellent city beaches, superb seafood, charming old bars and vibrant nightlife. The city is also home to the only working Roman lighthouse in the world, along with two remarkable Romanesque churches that remain in use today.
Driving to La Coruña offers a wonderful way to experience the city and explore the surrounding Galician coastline at your own pace. The recent introduction of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in 2025 means that visitors arriving by car should be aware of the current regulations, but with the right information it shouldn’t cause any difficulty.
Here’s everything you need to know if you are planning to visit La Coruña by car:
How the La Coruña Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules effect UK registered cars, classic cars, motorbikes as well as Spanish rental cars.
La Coruña Low Emission Zone (LEZ) - Essential Information
- UK or Foreign Car - Staying in Hotel
- UK or Foreign Car - Just Visiting
- Rental Car - Staying in Hotel
- Rental Car - Just Visiting
Driving a Foreign or UK Registered Car to a La Coruña Hotel: LEZ Permits & Access
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone - see details below.
Day Trips and Visits to La Coruña in a Foreign or UK Registered Car: LEZ Permits and Access
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone - see details below.
Driving a Spanish Rental Car to La Coruña Hotel: LEZ Permits & Access
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone - see details below.
*For rental cars collected in France or Portugal the rules for foreign registered vehicles apply.
Visiting La Coruña with a Spanish Rental Car: LEZ Permits & Access
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone - see details below.
*For rental cars collected in France or Portugal the rules for foreign registered vehicles apply.
Map of La Coruña Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
The restricted area covers the city centre, 'Old Town' area
Restricted times - When is La Coruña Low Emission Zone Operational?
The Low Emission Zone is always oprational
Which vehicles are allowed in La Coruña Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about the LEZ
This LEZ is for residents only. Please use the car parks on the edge of the zone.
(see our 'Essential Information' section above).
Important note on Low Emission Zone regulations
We do our best to interpret the Low Emission Zone regulations and restrictions for each city accurately, and to keep the information on this page as up to date as possible. However, these rules are set and managed locally, and they may change at short notice.
For this reason, the information provided here is intended as general guidance only. We cannot accept liability for any errors, omissions, changes to local regulations, fines, penalties, access restrictions, or other consequences arising from reliance on this information.
Before travelling, clients should always check the latest official information from the relevant local government or city council for each destination they plan to visit.
Plan your trip...
If you're interested in visiting La Coruña as part of a touring holiday, you might like to try our Discover Galicia Tour, which offers a taste of this corner of northern Spain in just ten days. With several nearby airports and ferry crossings to Santander or Bilbao, our tours can easily be adapted to suit your travel plans.
For a longer adventure across northern Spain, take a look at our Santander to Santiago and back, a circular journey along the Cantabrian coast all the way to Santiago.
Contact us, or give us a call on 01223 328721, to discuss your requirements. We are always happy to combine and adapt our tours to suit your personal needs and help create the perfect northern Spain itinerary.
