Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
mobile association to accompany their national licence. In practice, national licences from
countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA are usually accepted.
Fuel
You'll find
gasolineras
(petrol stations) in major towns and cities and most large resorts.
Make sure you have a full tank if you're exploring rural areas off the beaten track. Choose
between
sin plomo
(lead-free; 95 octane) and
gasóleo
(diesel). Petrol prices are on a par
with the rest of Europe.
You can pay with major credit cards at most service stations.
Hire
Car-hire rates vary, but you should be able to get an economy vehicle for between €30
and €60 per day; bear in mind that compact cars can be a tight fit for families. Additional
drivers and one-way hire can bump up the cost. Extras like child seats (around €10 per
day) should be reserved at the time of booking.
To rent a car you have to have a licence, be aged 21 or over and, for the major com-
panies at least, have a credit card. A word of advice: some agencies try to make even
more money by charging a €90 fee for fuel, instead of asking you to bring it back with a
full tank. Always read the fine print carefully before signing off.
All the major car-hire companies are represented on the island. It can pay to shop
around, and you might want to check a cost-comparison site like
www.travelsupermarket.com
before going down the tried-and-trusted route. Branches at
the airport include the following:
»
Avis
( 902 110261;
www.avis.com
)
»
Europcar
( 902 105055;
www.europcar.com
)
»
Gold Car
( 902 119726;
www.goldcar.es
)
»
Hertz
( 971 789 670;
www.hertz.com
)
»
Sixt
( 902 491616;
www.sixt.com
)
Insurance
»
Ask your insurer for a European Accident Statement form, which can simplify matters in
the event of an accident.
»
A European breakdown-assistance policy such as the AA Five Star Service or RAC
European Breakdown Cover is a good investment.
»
Third-party liability insurance is a minimum requirement in Spain and throughout
Europe.
