Why is car rental so expensive in Spain?

The price rises are mainly caused by car rental companies having sold off much of their stock of vehicles during the pandemic as demand collapsed. Now, with people taking holidays again, they are trying to rebuild their fleets, but a global shortage of semi-conductors means they are paying more for new vehicles.



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The price typically depends on a few things; the time of the year that you're visiting, the duration of your trip, and the type of car that you want to rent. During the summer months, there's always an increased demand to rent a car in Spain, which drives up the prices.

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But, do you need to rent a car during your trip to Spain at all? It actually depends on your agenda and where exactly you're planning to travel. If your main goal is only to spend time in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Seville or Málaga, you don't need a car. In fact, having one will make your life harder.

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1 | Booking your rental car We've rented cars in most European countries and have always found Spain to be very easy and straightforward for renting a car. From booking our cars to pickup and driving around the country, we have found Spain a great country to explore by rental car.

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In Spain, unlimited third party liability insurance is legally required on all rental vehicles, and, fortunately for you, this is included in the price of all car rentals when you book with Auto Europe.

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Driving conditions in Spain are generally good, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you are a tourist. Speed limits: The speed limit on highways is 120 km/h (75 mph), and the speed limit on secondary roads is 90 km/h (56 mph). The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h (31 mph).

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Compared to long road trips and all of the inconveniences of short flights, it's easy to get around Spain by train. Instead of sitting on a cramped bus or spending your time going to and from airports, the trains offer a quick and comfortable way to enjoy the ride to Spain's dazzling cities.

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Rent a smile The legal driving age in Spain is 18 years old. To be able to rent a car, however, most rental car companies in Spain require you to be at least 21 years old. Some might also ask that you have had your license for at least one year, and some might require you to be 23 or over.

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Your U.S. policy likely only covers you in the U.S. and Canada, so you'll need a separate policy when driving in all other countries.

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Uber in Spain operates in exactly the same way that it does in every country. Therefore, if you already have the app downloaded and an active account – away you go. However, if you haven't used the platform yet you will need to download the app from your app store (find it for Android here and Apple here).

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Flying a budget airline between Spanish cities is almost always cheaper than taking the high-speed train, and a good portion of the time, it's cheaper than taking a slow train. If the trains, buses, and flights don't go where you want to go when you want to go, arrange a rideshare with Bla Bla Car instead.

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In most of Europe, there is no car rental age limit for drivers over the age of 65. Germany, France, Spain and the United Kingdom all have all car rental over 80 years old. In parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia there are restrictions or surcharges for senior drivers.

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Do you need to learn Spanish before moving to Spain? or can people speak a good level of English in Spain? The short answer is yes, people do speak English in Spain. However, the English proficiency level, the number of people speaking in English, or the areas where you'll hear English on the streets are limited.

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