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Car Hire Spain

Car hire in Spain can be wonderful way of exploring the country or region and enabling you to explore the untouched areas where tourist day trips do not reach. Below is some general information which will help your car rental in Spain be a pleasurable experience.

Currency
Euros

Time difference
1 hour ahead of gmt

Bank opening
Open mon-fri 0900-1400
In some towns sat 0900-1300

Museum opening
Most museums closed monday.
Tues-sat 0900-1300, 1500-1800, sun 0900-1400
Entry to state museums is free on sat

Public holidays
New years day - 1 jan
Ephiphany - 6 jan
Good friday - 18 april 2003 easter monday 21 april 2003
Labour day - 1 may
Assumption - 15 aug
National day of catalonia
Spanish national holiday - 12 oct
All saints day - 1 nov
Constitution day - 6 dec
Immaculate conception - 8 dec
Christmas day - 25 dec

Driving rules
Speed limits
Towns: 31 mph (50 km/h), outside built up areas: 56-62 mph (90-100 km/h), motorways: 74 mph (120 km/h)

Drink and driving
Blood alcohol limit is 80mg - same as in the uk.

General driving
on uneven (odd) dates in one-way streets in towns, vehicles should be parked on the side of the road where the houses bear uneven numbers. on the side where houses bear an even number parking is allowed on these dates. Drivers in spain who wear glasses must carry a spare pair with them at all times.

Motorists must carry a set of replacement bulbs.

Stationary trams may not be overtaken when passengers are boarding or alighting.

Outside built-up areas, signal your intention to overtake by sounding your horn in the daytime or by flashing headlights at night.

It is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants to wear seat belts if fitted.

It is strongly recommended to carry a warning triangle.

Credit cards are not widely accepted at petrol stations but their use is increasing.

Travel tips
if you are looking for cosmopolitan life, madrid in central spain and barcelona on the east coast are perfect for city breaks. in andalucÌa on the south coast, seville is home to the flamenco and the moorish alhambra palace in granada is well worth a visit.

By travelling a few miles from the cultural hot-spots you will discover unspoilt villages and quiet beaches. for great walking, journey into the picos de europa on the north atlantic coast and of course the pyrenees are a must for skiers.

Please be vigilant when returning car keys after your rental. if the office is closed when you return your car please ensure the keys are posted in the drop box outside the rental office and are not handed in to anyone else, as there have been recent instances of car theft after rental office hours from bogus car rental representatives.