FINCA
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HIRING A CAR
A car is essential when staying here
Having
a car at your disposal gives you the freedom to explore Spain and the
flexibility to go wherever you please, whenever you like. Please use this guide
if you would like tips on local places of interest and off the beaten track
itineraries. To drive a car in Spain, you must have either a valid photo card
license or a pink and green European license. You may not use an old style green
license without an international driving permit.
We
recommend www.all-inclusive-car-hire.com
www.europcar.com www.crowncarhire.com
www.malagacar.com
& www.carhire4less.co.uk
At the time of taking possession of the car you will need to show your
driving license and passport to the car hire company for identification
purposes.
The categorization of cars in Spain is different from that used in the UK.
The
rates normally include:
•
Unlimited mileage •
Personal accident
insurance • Collision
Damage Waiver
•
Local taxes and VAT •
24-hour breakdown service •
Third party fire & theft insurance
The
rates are exclusive of delivery/collection charges and refueling charges.
Customers will be asked to leave either an imprint of their credit card or cash
deposit. Where the Hertz Advanced Fuel Purchase Option has not been taken, and
the car is not returned with a full tank of petrol, a significant refueling
charge will be added on top of the price of petrol. An extra driver can be added
for a small local charge, which may be useful. Please return the car no later
than at the stated time and to the correct drop off location, otherwise you will
be charged for another day’s rental. You should always carry your driving
license, passport and the vehicle documentation with you.
When driving in Spain please note:
•
Car parks
can be expensive in Spain, if you park in restricted areas it may result in
heavy fines or towing.
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Children under the age of 12, if sitting in the front of a vehicle, must
be seated in an approved child seat.
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Dipped headlights must be used at night on motorways and fast roads.
•
Motorists who wear glasses are required to carry a spare pair in the
vehicle.
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Motorways in Spain (Autovias) are indicated by blue and white signs.
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Tolls are charged for the use of motorways. Credit cards may be used for
the payment of tolls on the main motorways along the Mediterranean coast.
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On mountain roads the horn must be sounded to warn oncoming vehicles on
blind corners.
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Petrol stations on motorways are generally open 24 hours. However, hours
may vary, from area to area on standard roads. As a guide, they are usually open
Monday to Saturday from 08.30 to 13.30 and 16.00 to 20.00.
On Sundays and public holidays, one station will open in each area on a
rota basis. You will find that most petrol stations in Spain still have petrol
pump attendants, who fill up your car for you at no extra charge.
•
Traffic lights are the same as in the 137K, but two red lights mean No
Entry.
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Sidelights or dipped lights must be used in tunnels.
•
Speed limits are posted and are enforced. Police can impose fines of up
to 50,000 ptas on the spot.
• Safety
belts are compulsory for front and rear seat passengers.
Driving in Spain is easy if you just drive carefully