Rent a car in Spain

Useful information about car rental in Spain:

Spain is a wonderful country on the Iberian Peninsula, almost on the very edge of the Old World. The state is very rich in history, excellent and memorable culture, cuisine, football and many other wonderful things. This is one of the many countries on our beautiful globe that is worth visiting. Every year it pleases tourists with its best qualities: good climate, beautiful nature, rich cuisine with history. Spain is a country of contrasts. It will suit lovers of explosive temper and noisy festivals, lovers of delicious food, football fans and those who like to hang out at parties.

The best way to get around Spain is by rented car. The reason lies in the fact that the distances are large, and the main cities are scattered throughout the state. But most importantly, don't forget to come to Madrid or Barcelona explore the history of 3 great football clubs - Atlético Madrid", “Real Madrid” and “ Barcelona". Maybe you're lucky and you get to the match.

As ​​already mentioned, it is better to move around in the Spanish state on a rented car. The advantage to this can be considered that the car will be corny more comfortable. Another reason: it will be best to see its rich culture with history, beautiful nature, football. Spain is a unique state. All these benefits are concentrated on an area of ​​505,990 km².

In Spain, it is optimal to rent a middle-class car. On such a machine, you will be corny more comfortable. Yes, and your family will say a huge “thank you” if you do not spare money for convenience. Better with air conditioning, as Spain is a hot country. Rent a car in advance: via the Internet or by phone. In the high season, free cars are simply not to be found. The main places for renting cars: airport, railway stations, and, in fact, sites.

Upon receipt of the car, the following documents will be required: passport, bank card (better credit), international driver's license. Age - from 21 years old, experience required from 1 year. Car rental companies may charge higher prices for drivers under the age of 25. Upon receipt of the car, be sure to check it for defects. Pay attention to the fuel policy of the office.

Things to see.

Spain has a lot of cities that definitely worth a visit. In this regard, the country is a contrast - from the noisy parties of Ibiza to the football matches of Madrid and Barcelona, ​​and from the quiet areas of Madrid to the sunny beaches of the Canary Islands.

But you should start, of course, from the capital - colorful Madrid. Next, be sure to head south. You can, for example, in Catalonia. Cities such as: Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona. To the west of the south coast there will be cities: Valencia, Malaga, Murcia, Almeria. And, of course, the king of parties is the island Ibiza in the Balearic and Mediterranean Seas.

In the center of Spain, there are wonderful cities. These are: Seville, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Salamanca and Madrid, respectively.

How to rent a car without a franchise

A franchise is the amount of your liability to the rental company. What does it mean? Let's say the contract says that your deductible was 800 €. If you caused damage to the car for a smaller amount (than 800€), then you will be charged damage money. But when you have harmed more than 800€, then this money will not be taken from you. There are situations when tourists do not want to pay for a franchise. Basically, this is done by inexperienced and insecure motorists. Below is just a way for such drivers to get rid of this.

To get rid of the deductible (your responsibility), you need to buy full insurance. In general, the standard rental includes: a franchise, a deposit (a deposit that will be returned after the rental if the car was returned without damage) and mandatory CDW insurance. But full (sometimes additional) insurance will be called SCDW. It provides many benefits, but the price must be paid accordingly. SCDW insures against many unpleasant situations. But some are not covered, so read the contract carefully. And now let's move on to companies that provide a car rental service without a franchise.

Companies providing this service:

One of these companies is local “Goldcar”. In Madrid At Barajas Airport you can rent cars of different classes. The most economical: groups “AA” and “BB”. These cars are: Seat Mii, Smart For Four, Kia Picanto, Fiat Panda, Fiat 500. They are very small, they have only 3 doors. But they are cheaper. In the period from April 18 to April 25, such cars can be rented for 156-166 €. This is the standard “Full” tariff. It includes: standard CDW insurance with deductible, collection and return with a full tank of fuel. driver and passenger insurance, limited mileage (150 km per day free of charge).

The next class is also economical “CC”. These cars are already more comfortable, have five doors. Possible cars: Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Volkswagen Polo or similar. The period is the same - from 18 to 25 April. Pickup and return - at 10:00 at Barajas Airport. The cost is 162-170 €. The screenshot shows insurance without a deductible.

More expensive cars come next. One of them is the “R” class. From cars - Opel Mokka, Nissan Juke, Citroën C4 Cactus or similar. The cost is 195-204€ for the same period. The tariff is the standard “Full”.

On the island Ibiza 2 companies allow you to rent a car with a zero deductible - this "Okmobility" and "Thrifty". Everything will be shown below using the example of the first rental office. Okmobility will allow you to rent a Volkswagen Golf from April 19 to April 24 for 217-240 euros. Pick-up and drop-off takes place at Ibiza Airport.

If you want to rent larger cars, this company has them: Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi A1, Audi Q2, BMW Serie 1, Peugeot 5008. Prices range from 235€ For Tiguan up to 595€ for Peugeot 5008. The price below is shown on the example of BMW Serie 1.

It should be understood that Spain is not only the Iberian Peninsula in the continental Old World, but also the Canary Islands far from it. If you got here, then there are also offices that allow you to rent a car without a franchise. In the period from April 26 to April 30, the minimum cost is 172€, the maximum is 729€. The company is Canarias. It has a large selection of cars from economy to comfort class. Receipt and return - at 10:00 at the airport "South" on the island of Tenerife. Without a franchise, you can also rent from Thrifty and Hertz.

Specialities of traffic rules in Spain.

When you travel to another country, you You need to take into account the specifics of traffic rules. If you have chosen comfort and are traveling around this beautiful country by car, then you should know that Spain is no exception. It has its own uniqueness and features. You also need to pay attention to the character of local drivers. Naturally, there are toll roads in the country, the driver must be sober, with an international driver's license. Spain is a country with right-hand traffic. In general, the rules are similar to other European countries. Key features:

• radar detector ban;
• blood alcohol content for persons with for more than 2 years of experience is 0.5 ppm, and for those with less than 2 years - 0.3 ppm.
• it is forbidden to drive in slippers and flip flops;
• talking on the phone while driving is hands-free only;
• dipped headlights allowed turn on only when visibility is poor, in a tunnel or at night.

Speed ​​in Spain:

Take a close look at the speed limit in Spain. Its observance will save you from unnecessary expenses and nerves. The main points are presented below. Be aware that there are many control systems on the roads. Driving regulations:

• speed on highways is 120 km/h;
• in urban and in populated areas - 50 km/h;
• in other places, the maximum speed is 90 km/h.

About roads in Spain:

Spain has both toll roads and free roads. Their total length is about 160 thousand km. Let's talk about free roads first, and then about paid ones.

Free Spanish roads mostly pass through settlements, through fields and mountains, near beaches, restaurants and cafes.

Toll roads in Spain are mostly motorways. They are in excellent condition and good quality. Payment is made by credit card or cash. You need to take a ticket at the entrance, and pay at the exit. The fare is directly proportional to the distance. In addition to toll highways, there are also tunnels, at the entrance of which you need to pay.

Spanish drivers.

Well, how about without getting to know the drivers? They are not very aggressive, but emotional. Often violate traffic rules, overtake. The people themselves are friendly and sociable. They will never refuse help (but there are cattle everywhere).

How to rent an electric car.

The electric car industry is developing very well in Europe. The most popular are, of course, Tesla, Audi e-tron and Mercedes EQS, Nissan Leaf, but mostly the creation of Elon Musk. There are several car rental companies in the Spanish state. These are: "Car2go", "drivemebarcelona", and "taketesla". The first company represents short-term car rental. You just need to register in the application and reserve a car on the map of Madrid. You can open it by entering an individual code from the same application. The second company provides rental for luxury cars and sports cars. Among them is the Tesla Model X P100D. The cost will be from 650€ per day.

Tesla Model S can be rented from Taketesla, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y. The company has a large range of cars in different configurations, and it also works in various Spanish cities.

Petrol stations

It must be said that in Spain the system is not very developed electric filling stations. They are located in major cities. There are both regular chargers with a voltage of 220-240 volts (AC standard), and fast ones - 480 volts (CHAdeMO). Charging stations are mainly represented by companies such as: Repsol, Iberdrola and Tesla Destination.

Good to know

Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental

The most popular cars in Spain

Fiat 500

Fiat 500

4x

2x

€13 / Day

Citroen C1

Citroen C1

4x

2x

€14 / Day

Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta

4x

2x

€18 / Day

Ford Focus

Ford Focus

5x

3x

€23 / Day

Opel Astra Estate

Opel Astra Estate

5x

4x

€28 / Day

Audi A4

Audi A4

5x

3x

€32 / Day

BMW X1

BMW X1

4x

3x

€33 / Day

Ford Foxus Estate

Ford Foxus Estate

5x

4x

€33 / Day

Mercedes C Class

Mercedes C Class

5x

3x

€43 / Day

BMW 5 series

BMW 5 series

4x

3x

€45 / Day

Ford Tourneo

Ford Tourneo

8x

4x

€55 / Day

BMW 4 Cabrio

BMW 4 Cabrio

4x

2x

€65 / Day

Audi A6

Audi A6

5x

3x

€70 / Day

Audi A5 Cabrio

Audi A5 Cabrio

4x

3x

€75 / Day

Mercedes Vito

Mercedes Vito

9x

4x

€80 / Day

Required documents for rental cars

Driving license

Credit card

Voucher

Passport

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