Most major car rental companies are at Tenerife’s airports. Avis, AutoReisen, Budget, Cicar, Hertz, Europcar, Goldcar and InterRent are at Tenerife North Airport.
Why are car hire prices so high in Spain?
Due to the lack of availability and increase in demand, car rental prices have soared. As reported by LaSexta TV channel, renting a car from Palma de Mallorca airport in July 2021 cost €880 when booking one month in advance, but now even if you look three months in advance, the cost has gone up to €970.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Tenerife?
Those 21 and over have far more choice and almost all cities and airports in Spain can hire cars out to those 21 and over. Whatever age you are do check the length of time you have held your licence, as the one extra cost we cannot reflect is whether you meet the ‘minimum license period requirements’.
Is it easy to hire a car in Spain?
Requirements. Spain is the EU and as such, is pretty strict on formalities and legalities. To rent a car in Spain you will need a full EU driving license or an international driving license. Most rental companies will also insist that the license has been held for at least 12 months.
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What documents do I need to drive a hire car in Spain?
You’ll need your driving licence and will need to have held it for at least a year. You may also be asked for an ID card, passport or IDP . Age restrictions – there are no general rules but you may come across a minimum, maybe 21 or 25 years, or a maximum age.
Is renting a car in Spain expensive?
Prices for Automatic Transmission Car
Spain is one of the most expensive countries in Western Europe to rent an automatic car.
Is driving in Spain difficult?
The driving culture is quite relaxed. Spain has one of the lowest fatal road accident rates in the EU. There are just over 500 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Spain, slightly below the overall EU average. 1.38 million new cars were bought in 2019, with just over 3% of them powered by electric or green fuel.
What are the rules for hiring a car in Spain?
In order to rent a car in Spain you must be at least 21 years old, and for some suppliers you must be 23 or older. Under most circumstances, drivers under the age of 25, are required to pay an additional young driver surcharge, which can cost upwards of €20.00 EUR per day, on top of the agreed upon rental rate.
Can I rent a car in Spain with a UK driving licence?
In order to hire a car in Spain you will need to have a full UK driving licence, an International Driving Permit (if your UK licence was not issued by mainland authorities), your valid passport or National ID card for EU citizens as identification and a credit card to pay for the car hire deposit.
Can you rent a car in Spain without an international driver’s license?
To rent a car in Spain, you must be the right age (see below). All drivers must produce a valid driver’s license. Non-EU license holders require an international driving permit. All the drivers’ names must be entered on the rental agreement.
Do I need an international driving permit for Spain in 2022?
What International Driving Permit do I need for Spain in 2022? You will not need an IDP to drive in Spain from 1 January 2021. (See exceptions above).
What do UK drivers need to drive in Spain?
Documents for driving in Spain
Full, valid UK driving licence. Proof of ID (passport) Motor insurance certificate. V5 registration document.
Do I need a DVLA code to hire a car in Spain?
In order to hire a car, you need to get hold of a DVLA code so the car hire company can check to see if you have any penalty points.
Can I drive in Spain with a UK license 2022?
Rules for driving in Europe
UK licence holders resident in Spain can now continue to drive using their valid UK driving licence until 30 April 2022. UK driving licence holders resident in Italy before 1 January 2022 can continue to drive until 31 December 2022.
Do I need a International Driving Permit to drive in Spain?
You must carry your original driving licence along with your IDP when driving in Spain. You do not have to take any driving test, practical or written, to obtain an International Driving Permit.
Can you hire a car in Spain if you are over 80?
In most of Europe, there is no car rental age limit for drivers over the age of 65. Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom all have all car rental over 80 years old.
Can a 75 year old rent a car in Spain?
Rental companies vary in how they treat older drivers.
Senior driver fees in car rental.
| Country |
Spain |
| Rental company |
Centauro |
| Senior driver fee |
€5 per day |
| Applies from age |
75 |
| Notes |
Max. age 99; min fee €15, capped at €70 |
What is the oldest age to rent a car?
While there is no maximum age to rent a car in the US, it can be a different story when you travel elsewhere. Age limits vary between rental agencies and from country to country, but often fall between age 70 and 80.
Does Avis have an upper age limit?
Avis will rent a vehicle to those aged between 21 and 25, although this will depend on each individual location and provider, meaning it’s best to contact the operator ahead of time.
What are the requirements for hiring a car?
What do you need to rent a car at First Car Rental?
- A valid driver’s licence. You must be 23 or older with a valid driver’s licence that you’ve held for two years or more.
- Payment by credit card. No debit cards.
- Compulsory payment at start of rental.
- Deposits at start of rental.
- Additional information.