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Spain Car Hire

Discounted Fully Inclusive Car Hire

Our Fully Inclusive Spain car rental price includes the following:
Comprehensive Insurance
All Airport fees
All local surcharges
Loss / Collision Damage Waiver
Unlimited mileage

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Spain Car Hire:

Car Hire from airports and cities including the following major locations; Malaga, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Alicante, Barcelona, Granada, Murcia, Majorca, Nerja, Magaluf, Menorca, Madrid, Almeria, Teneriffe. The Car Hire group also provide car rental from other towns and cities such as La Coruna ,Torremolinos, Santa Lucia or Palma. Simply click on any link above to get instant online quotes and to book securely online.

Click on the link above to book securely online using our smart booking engine which scans your pick up and drop off times to see if you could save a whole days rental by possibly slightly changing them.

One Way Rentals within Spain:

Available at all the following major locations and more. Just click on any link to start.

Booking & receiving your car hire voucher:

Ordering your rental car is simple, just enter your car hire pick up & drop off locations, your dates and click GO. You will be shown several groups of cars all you have to do is select from the tabs which hire car group you are interested in. From here you will be shown all hire cars in that group along with the price for your rental period in GBP£ and Euros. You can also select to change the currency to whichever suits you best. You can also get further details on each hire car by simply clicking on "info". When you finally select the car you are interested in renting you will be then shown several options to the rental such as extra (baby seats, roofracks. cancellation cover etc..), just select any you require and continue. You will then be required to enter your own details such as address, flight number if required etc.. and finally you will be asked to enter your credit card details to pay securely online. You will receive an email confirming safe receipt of your car rental order. We will deliver your car hire voucher by post within seven days, if your car hire start date is sooner than this then don't worry we will be in touch via telephone to arrange safe and speedy receipt of your rental voucher. If you have any questions etc.. regarding your booking or any other aspect of our car rental site then please call our dedicated call centre helpline on 0870 7589945.

When you receive your voucher it will give full details of which fleet provider has been used and exact details of how and where to find their desk, if airport pick up then this will be in the airport arrivals hall.

Driving in Spain - Europe

DRIVING HINTS AND TIPS ACCIDENTS

Road users involved in an accident in Spain should adequately mark the presence of their vehicle on the road, try to move it to the hard shoulder or lay-by, then take the necessary steps in order to ensure that the vehicle is retrieved in the shortest possible time by the Spanish rescue services. The correct way of placing a warning triangle 50 metres in front of the car and another 50 metres behind, so that they are visible to approaching drivers from at least 100 metres. On dual carriageways or roads with more than three lanes, only one warning triangle is required, at the rear of the car. Those witnessing an accident are obliged to tend to the victims and seek the attendance of the emergency service. The police need only be contacted if the accident has resulted in serious casualties. SOS telephone posts are normally available on motorways only in Spain, in all other roads presence of traffic police is high. In any case, the assistance of other drivers may also be sought. In the event of an accident, should the need for counselling arise, drivers are advised to contact their consulate in the area.
BREAKDOWNS The towing of an accidented or broken down vehicle may only be carried out by a breakdown vehicle in Spain. Exceptionally, towing of the vehicle by another car may be allowed only to move it to the nearest safe place for the traffic, provided that safety in the operation is guaranteed. Again, expediency in obtaining the assistance of the breakdown services is necessary and this should be done by means of the SOS roadside telephones, the traffic police or other drivers.
CREDIT CARDS Although credit cards are accepted at service stations, foreign visitors to Spain are advised to be prepared to pay cash, in Euros, for petrol. The same applies to payment of motorway tolls.
DOCUMENTATION AND INSURANCE At all times when driving in Spain, it is compulsory to carry the driving licence, the log book of the vehicle and third party insurance. Travellers are advised to obtain a Green Card from their own insurance company.
DRINKING AND DRIVING The limit on drinking for drivers is 0.5 grams. per 1,000 cubic cms. It is compulsory for all drivers to submit to alcohol tests when so requested by the authorities. Failure to comply is considered a serious offence and fines range from 50,000 to 100,000 Pesetas. In the same way, those under the effect of drugs that may impair their faculties, both physical or mental are banned from driving. Drivers are also expected to submit to the official test when requested.
DRIVING LICENCES Citizens NOT in possession of a licence that conforms with the EU three part printed pink document will require an international driving licence when driving in Spain. Non British citizens should need to contact the Spanish Consulate for advise on driving licences. No person under 14 may ride a motorcycle. 14 years olds may ride motorcycles up to 50 cc. 16 is the minim age to ride machines from 50cc to 125cc and 18 for machines over 125 cc. A licence is required in all cases.
EQUIPMENT. It is required that drivers carry two warning triangles, spare bulbs and fuses and spare wheel. Drivers requiring glasses, need to carry a spare pair at all times when driving. As for fuel, whilst it is against the law to carry spare fuel, drivers would be made responsible, and fined accordingly, should their cars be immobilized on the road for shortage of petrol.
FINES Because of the high incidence of road accidents in Spain, fines for traffic offenses are strictly enforced. Non resident offenders are issued on the spot fines. Fines paid on the spot qualify for a 20% discount. Complaints regarding traffic fines should be referred to the provincial traffic office where the fine was issued, as shown in the ticket.
HIGHWAY CODE The Spanish Highway Code complies with EU regulations. This Office has no knowledge of the availability of the same in this country. Neither do we have any records of the possible existence of an English version. Further details on the Spanish Highway Code may be sought from the Dirección General de Tráfico at the address shown below.
LIGHTING Sidelights have to be used between sunset and sunrise, as well as in tunnels. Headlights should be used outside built up areas, where there is no street lighting and at all times in tunnels insufficiently lit (this is signposted). Dipped headlights, as well as sidelights, should be used at night in built-up areas or well lit roads and tunnels. Headlights should be dipped whenever necessary in order to avoid blinding other drivers. During day time, dipped head lights -except in the case of motorcycles that should have them on throughout the day- are to be used only when driving on a reversible lane or on a lane exceptionally allocated to traffic in the opposite direction to its normal use. In case of poor visibility, use your head lights (dipped or not) or the front fog lamps, or both combined. Rear fog lamps may only be used when visibility is seriously restricted.
PETROL Petrol prices on the whole are cheaper than those operating in the U.K. Lead free petrol is widely available throughout Spain.The types of petrol normally available are Super (****), Normal (***), Sin plomo (lead free) and Gasoleo (Diesel). LPG Gas is only dispensed for vehicles offering a public service both national or international. There are no petrol concessions for tourists.
SEAT BELTS. The use of seat-belts is compulsory for the driver and front seat passengers. Middle and rear seat passengers are also required to use seat belts in vehicles fitted with belts in the said compartments. Failure to comply is considered a serious offence. Fines range from 50,000 to 100,000 Pesetas
ROAD INFORMATION. Details on best routes, road works, etc. are not available from this Office. Within Spain, TELE RUTA, free phone no. 900 123500 offers a recorded road information service in Spanish. For advance information on road works schedules the Ministry for Public Works may be contacted at the following address: Ministerio de Fomento, Nuevos Ministerios, Paseo de la Castellana 67, 28071 Madrid. Tel. (0034 91) 597 7000. Fax. (0034 91) 553 3973.
SPEED LIMITS (for cars and motorbikes) Motorways: 120 kms/hour (80 for vehicles with trailer) Dual carriage roads or with overtaking lanes: 100 Kms/h (80 for vehicles with trailers). Other roads outside built-up areas: 90 Kms/h (70 for vehicles with trailer). Towns and built-up areas: 50 Kms/h. Failure to comply is considered a serious offence and carry penalties of between 50,000 and 100,000 Pesetas.
TOWING. Under the Spanish Highway code, the towing of motor vehicles is not permitted. Neither is permitted the towing of trailers by motorcycles. Special permits are sometimes issued by the Traffic authorities. All enquries on this matter need to be referred to the address below .

When driving in Spain it is essential that you have a spare set of light bulbs and fuses for your car as in some countries, it is illegal not to have these items. Other requirements are: Warning triangle Flash light First aid box Spare Fanbelt Light bulbs Fuses.

You must inform your car insurance company that you are taking your car abroad. They will in turn issue you with a Green Card. Some insurance companies charge a small fee for this. The card must be taken with you, along with a valid car insurance certificate, your driving licence and original vehicle registration document or log book. If you have a company car or are driving a vehicle that is not registered in your name , you will have to carry a letter from the owner, stating that you are authorised to use the vehicle.

Helpful Information:

Further details on Spanish traffic regulations may be requested from: Dirección General de Tráfico Josefa Valcarcel 28 28071 Madrid Tel:(0034 91) 3018413 Fax.(0034 91) 3018190 http://www.dgt.es/

Frequently Asked Questions:

Please click here to view the frequently asked questions. If these FAQ's do not help answer your queries regarding Spain car hire then please feel free to contact us with them.

The Car Hire Group:

Our aim is simple - to provide all inclusive comprehensive airport and city car rental in Spain. Along side this we also aim to provide anybody wanting to rent a hire car a hands on helpful approach and to ensure all questions relating to rentals are answered.

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