Costa Blanca Parking Zones Compared
A blue, green or orange bay can mean something different in the next town. Here is what visitors need to check before leaving a hire car.
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Helpful reads on car hire and driving abroad. We've learned a lot along the way and hope it saves you time and stress.
Own a Car, or Hire One?
Owning is a nicer life. Hiring is often cheaper if you are only in Spain part of the year. The days decide.
Read articleWhich Fuel Policy Is Cheaper?
The cheapest car hire quote can stop being cheap once a prepaid tank and service fee are added. Compare the total before you book.
Read articleAlicante Airport Car Hire Pickup
Online check-in and direct handover are the quickest way into your hire car. Here is how that compares with a terminal desk or shuttle.
Read articleAutomatic or Manual Car Hire in Spain?
Check licence code 78 before comparing prices. Then book the transmission shown in the offer, not the model pictured beside it.
Read articleChild Car Seats in Spain: The Rental Rules
Spain's child-seat rule is based on height, not holiday mood. If your child is 135 cm or under, plan the right seat before you collect the car.
Read articleCan You Rent a Car in Spain With a Debit Card?
Yes. With RentaCarBestPrice a debit card is enough. There is no deposit, and you do not need a credit card.
Read articleCan Foreign Cars Get a Spanish Eco Sticker?
No, foreign-registered cars cannot get a Spanish DGT environmental sticker. That does not always mean you are banned from Spanish low-emission zones, but it does mean you need to check the city before you drive in.
Read articleValencia Day Trips That Need a Car
Some Valencia day trips work perfectly by train. Others only really make sense when you can leave on your own schedule and stop where the route gets interesting.
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Five Car Hire Checks Before You Pay
The broker's price is not the whole contract. Check the supplier, fuel calculation, cover, deposit and return evidence before committing.
Read articleDo UK Drivers Need an IDP in Spain?
The short answer is no, your UK photocard licence is enough. There are only two exceptions worth checking before you book.
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Car Rental Deposit in Spain Explained
A deposit hold is not the same as an excess or a completed charge. Check the exact amount, card rules and release process before you pay.
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Alicante Airport to Benidorm by Car
The drive from Alicante Airport to Benidorm is short, simple and toll-free. Here is the route, the real travel time, and when the coastal road is worth it.
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Motorway Breakdown in Spain: What to Do
Spain changed its breakdown-warning rule in 2026. Use the connected V16, leave the car only when there is a safe refuge, and make the right call.
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Car Hire Excess: What You Could Owe
CDW, excess and deposit are three different figures. Find all three before paying, then check which parts of the car and which incidents remain excluded.
Read articleWhat to Bring and How Car Hire Pick-Up Works in Spain
The easiest pick-up is the one you mostly finish before you land. Use online check-in, bring the right documents, and skip the counter stress.
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Driving Into Valencia in a Hire Car? The Low-Emission Zone, Stickers and Fines
Valencia now has a low-emission zone, and the question every visitor asks is simple: can I drive my hire car into the city? Almost certainly yes, and here is why.
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