Tips and Hints On Hiring a Car In Spain
These are a few things you should know before you hire a car in
Spain:
* What's included in the price and what ISN'T. You can come
across some amazing looking prices but when you look at the
detail you find that they don't include unlimited mileage, local
taxes or insurances.
You may not be doing much driving in which case unlimited
mileage may be unnecessary but insurances are a must and do add
up. We usually found these cheap looking prices were really not
cheap at all and could be regarded as a pretty underhand and
misleading tactic.
Make sure all of these are included in the rental:
Third party insurance. Airport fees. Breakdown cover. All local
surcharges. Loss/collision damage waiver. Unlimited mileage.
* Air-conditioning is important.
It may sound obvious but DO check that the cheap price you have
found applies to a car with air-con. Temperatures in the summer
can often be in the 30's sometimes the 40's (over 100 degrees
fahrenheit).
* Book ahead.
Don't just arrive at the airport in Spain and go to the car hire
desks. They are often incredibly busy and chaotic with long
queues and stressed staff. It is far better to have a
reservation with a reference number so at least you know they
will have a car waiting and if they don't have your requested
car they will have to upgrade you for free. You also tend to get
a better deal by booking ahead.
* Don't penny-pinch.
Some of the models in Spain differ from those in Northern
Europe. We had an experience where the boot was far smaller than
the same model of car we owned in England. Do consider the large
amounts of luggage you will have and maybe go for the next size
up and just treat yourself rather than traveling round on your
holiday like a sardine. The price difference is usually small.
* Child seats.
You can hire these as an extra for about