Spain Car Hire Tips

Spain is one of the cheapest and most popular places to hire a car as we head there is our millions for our annual holidays or even second home

But these cheaper prices are often at a price or even as a hidden price, here are some tips for you to understand the situation more

Insurance Excess

be aware of what excess these hire companies will charge should you have an incident with the car, in many cases it can be 300 euros, for any damage. This is not just accident damage. a trolley been left to hit your hire car in a supermarket, a pothole in the road could all leave damage that could find you paying out an excess payment

You can take out an extra insurance to cover this excess, although often this money just goes on the bottom line and if there is damage, they just ignore it

Bring Your Car Back Empty

Now many car hire companies choose to charge you for a full tank of petrol at a higher rate than the pumps and insist you bring it back empty. Unless you want your car to pack in 1/4 mile form the airport, it is unlikely you will take that chance, so the car hire company gains from the fuel left in the tank, which they will again charge to the next customer

Car Hire Breakdown Cover

In the UK, most car hire firms have a deal with a national breakdown cover provider to get you on the road should you breakdown. However in Spain, this tends to be the local agent or office that comes out to help you. Of course, where you are depends on the time it takes to get someone to you. Chances are they will just replace the car you are in, but you be waiting some time for his new car

Yellow Vests And Triangles

Spanish law states you should always carry yellow reflect vests and a triangle for times when you may breakdown. Many Spanish car hire companies, do not take the time to ensure these are present in their cars, knowing it will be you who gets the fine not them. Always check these are in the car, or if you have a second home out there, consider buying an extra set