Millions of tourists from all over the world come to Spain every year - an ideal place for a paradise vacation. Often, staying in this amazing country is limited either by temporary or material constraints, and you want to see as much as possible. That is why in Spain such a service as car rental is in great demand. In addition, this service is not expensive at all, but the possibilities are endless.
Car Rental Policy
Before renting a car in Spain, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the requirements put forward by the rental offices. Firstly, the age of the client should not be less than 18 years. This rule applies to all car rental locations in Spain, except for those operating in Barcelona. Capital distributors will give you a temporary use of the car only if you are already 21 years old. And even more: every company has the right to set a minimum age limit at its own discretion. It is also worth noting that the cost of rental cars in Spain will be more expensive in those companies where the lower age limit is lower.
The second aspect is the driver's license. By the way, it is not necessary to have a document of an international image. To take a car in Spain will be enough and the domestic document, that is, the rights issued in Russia, the owners of the rental office will arrange. However, the requirements for driving experience of a tourist are more strict. Experience driving behind the wheel should not be less than one year, or even two.
The advantages of such a service include the fact that the contract can be prescribed data on several customers who are allowed to drive one car. For this they will ask you to pay a minimum amount. It is also convenient that renting a car, for example, in Barcelona , you can rent it to Costa Daurada or any other city. The service, of course, is also not free.
Obligations of the client
Before signing a contract with a representative of the rental office, be sure to ask whether you can go on this car outside of Spain or the European Union. If such an option is provided, and you are going to use it, prepare for additional spending, which entails the design of special insurance. You can use the car as many as you like, however, the minimum period is one day. Even if you only need a four-wheeled friend for an hour, you will have to pay for the unused time.
Make sure that the contract describes all possible situations during the operation of the car. Write down the emergency services numbers, which can be used for breakdowns, accidents and other force majeure circumstances. If a child is traveling with you, take care of having a car seat in the car. Pay attention to the transmission. In Spain, 99% of cars are equipped with a mechanical box, and finding a machine is a whole problem.
Important nuance: the car is provided to you with a full tank of fuel, and you must return it in the same way. Otherwise, you have to pay a fine. You also expect additional expenses if you return the car to the rental office on the day off or at the time when the company is not working. But even with all the additional costs that can arise when renting a car, you can still save up to 20% of the amount you would have to pay for a taxi, bus or other public transport. Of course, if your vacation involves more than lying on the beach and walking around the hotel.