| If you are planning a vacation or business trip, | | | | How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Car in Spain? |
| knowing where to find cheap car rentals will be | | | | The average cost is 9 Euros a day (1 Euro = |
| essential. If you pick a low cost service, it will | | | | 1.3582 U.S. dollars). However, this will vary |
| actually cost less than what you would pay for by | | | | depending on the company, duration, type of car |
| riding a cab. | | | | you choose and other factors. The charges may |
| Check Rental Car Agencies Online | | | | go up during peak season. |
| Choose a website that lists car rental agencies by | | | | You can save some money by making |
| location. You will find many of these on the Web. | | | | reservations. The easiest way to book |
| Suppose you are going to Spain. Choose that | | | | reservations is through the Net. With a few |
| country and the site will show all the available | | | | mouse clicks you will be able to see all the car |
| rental agencies nearby. | | | | rental agencies available. |
| Check their prices. Note that the price will differ | | | | Tips on Driving in Spain |
| depending on the company. Check where the | | | | You will need an international driver's permit to |
| company is located. Also take note if there is free | | | | drive a car in the country. You will drive on the |
| pick up. | | | | right hand side. The speed signs are in kilometers |
| Go through the whole agreement. Look for any | | | | and so is the odometer. This is something |
| hidden or miscellaneous fees. For example, some | | | | Americans may need to get used to. |
| car rental companies will provide insurance for an | | | | When traveling, make sure you have the rental |
| extra fee. That is not necessary if you have your | | | | car company agreement, international driver's |
| own insurance. Other companies may attempt to | | | | permit, insurance certificate and registration with |
| sell all sorts of extras, accessories etc. Do not | | | | you. Talking on the cell phone while driving is |
| accept those offers. | | | | prohibited. |
| Look Out for Special Deals and Offers | | | | You should also look at the vacation package you |
| Again, go through several car rental sites online. | | | | are buying to see if it includes low cost car |
| Some services may offer special deals and | | | | rentals. It may also help if you look for rental |
| promos. Make sure you understand the promo | | | | companies with cost saving codes. When you get |
| schemes before accepting it. Remember, you just | | | | the codes, follow the instructions on how to use |
| need a cheap rental car; all those extras are nice, | | | | it. |
| but only if they are free. | | | | The bottom line is that cheap car rentals are |
| Avoid Penalties | | | | easily obtainable through the Net. You may need |
| These agencies will impose fines if the car is | | | | to do some research, but it will save you money |
| damaged or you returned it late. You can avoid | | | | and help you make driving adjustments if needed. |
| this by getting the car back on time and in the | | | | The same holds true whether you are going to |
| same shape you rented it. | | | | Spain or another country. |