A Guide to Finding Cheap Car Rentals

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 beThe average cost is 9 Euros a day (1 Euro =
essential. If you pick a low cost service, it will1.3582 U.S. dollars). However, this will vary
actually cost less than what you would pay for bydepending on the company, duration, type of car
riding a cab.you choose and other factors. The charges may
Check Rental Car Agencies Onlinego up during peak season.
Choose a website that lists car rental agencies byYou 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 thatreservations is through the Net. With a few
country and the site will show all the availablemouse clicks you will be able to see all the car
rental agencies nearby.rental agencies available.
Check their prices. Note that the price will differTips on Driving in Spain
depending on the company. Check where theYou will need an international driver's permit to
company is located. Also take note if there is freedrive 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 anyand so is the odometer. This is something
hidden or miscellaneous fees. For example, someAmericans may need to get used to.
car rental companies will provide insurance for anWhen traveling, make sure you have the rental
extra fee. That is not necessary if you have yourcar company agreement, international driver's
own insurance. Other companies may attempt topermit, insurance certificate and registration with
sell all sorts of extras, accessories etc. Do notyou. Talking on the cell phone while driving is
accept those offers.prohibited.
Look Out for Special Deals and OffersYou 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 andrentals. It may also help if you look for rental
promos. Make sure you understand the promocompanies with cost saving codes. When you get
schemes before accepting it. Remember, you justthe 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 Penaltieseasily obtainable through the Net. You may need
These agencies will impose fines if the car isto do some research, but it will save you money
damaged or you returned it late. You can avoidand help you make driving adjustments if needed.
this by getting the car back on time and in theThe same holds true whether you are going to
same shape you rented it.Spain or another country.