2024 PRICES RELEASED !!
We now have VW Caddy’s, 9-seat People Movers, Automatics, & Luxury Cars on the fleet! Malaga Car Hire is pleased to announce that its 2024 price list is now available. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Click on Car Rates page to view latest price.
We have a great range of cars available from Fiat 500’s to 9-Seat people movers as well as VW Caddy’s, Audi Q5’s, BMW Mini Cooper’s, VW T-Rocs, Automatics & Luxury Cars.
DRIVING IN SPAIN – A BRIEF GUIDE
It is always exciting to drive in a new country especially one as beautiful as Spain. However, before you take to the roads, it is a good idea to know the rules and regulations of the country. The Spanish drive on the right hand side of the road and you go anti-clockwise on roundabouts. Spain has many toll roads so make sure you plan your trip carefully and always carry enough cash for this eventuality. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident, this must be reported to the local police and a signed police report and full details of any third parties, be obtained. You should also contact your car hire company, who will be able to give you advice, as necessary. Blood Alcohol limits in Spain are 50mg per 100 ml of blood (less than the UK). Malaga Car Hire strongly recommends that you do not drink any alcohol and drive !
Seat belts are a legal requirement and must be worn at all times.
You must always have your driving licence and passport (or a certified copy) with you when driving.
If you need glasses to drive, a spare pair should be kept in the car at all times, just in case the main pair is lost or broken. You could face a spot fine if you don’t!
Children under 12 years of age, less than 1.35m tall and weighing between 9 and 36kgs, must use a suitable child restraint system appropriate to their size and weight. Children above 1.35m tall and weighing over 36kgs may use an adult seat with seatbelt.
You can be fined for running out of petrol on main roads
It’s illegal to use full-beam headlights in built-up areas
Mobile telephone cannot be used whilst driving in Spain
If the pavement is painted yellow, then don’t park there. Illegally parked cars may be towed away.
Fuel
You will almost never be more than a few kms from a petrol filling station. Most stations provide self service pumps. In the busy areas most petrol stations are open all night but will have limited personnel on duty , out of normal hours and for security reasons you will be required to pay for the fuel before filling up the car.
There are six fuels on offer in Spain with Diesel and Unleaded being the most popular. 95 octane gasolina (Sin Plomo) is the most used unleaded fuel which is distributed from the green pumps, along with Diesel ( Gasoleo ) which comes from the black pumps. 97 Octane Gasolina has a lead replacement chemical for older vehicles.
Diesel ( Gasaleo “A” ) is a cheaper lower quality diesel on offer for the owners of older engines, do not use this on a modern diesel car. Credit cards are widely accepted in all stations these days. It is advisable to lock your doors when leaving the vehicle to fill up the tank and when you go to pay for the fuel as many vehicles have been reported stolen from the forecourts while the driver has left it unattended for a few minutes to pay their bill at the cash desk.