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With millions of Brits heading to Spain each year, more and more of us are turning to car hire as an essential part of our holiday experience.

Whether we stay in a villa or apartment, go on a road tour around some of Spain's best sites or book into a hotel on the cost or inland, having a rental car on hand can really transform your break.

When planning your break, think carefully about the best vehicle for you before seeking out your cheap car hire deal. Can you keep costs down and rent a mini economy or economy car? Or do you need the extra space of a family or large saloon, maybe even a people carrier for all those cases and members of your family or group. Off road you're better opting for a 4x4 and if you want to pose as you travel the Spanish roads then maybe a convertible or luxury model would suit you better.

Whatever you choose, book early for the best prices and by comparing as many companies as possible using our car hire search you are sure to find a good deal.

Car hire in Spain is often cheaper than using taxi services or private transfer companies and will give you the ultimate in flexibility on your break.

And if you plan to travel on business to Spain renting a car at the airport can be a huge time saver and very cost effective too.

Top tips for driving a rental car in Spain
  • Spain drives on the right hand side of the road.
  • Road rules should be adhered to especially those involving speed restrictions. You can expect hefty fines, many being on the spot fines. There are also plenty of speed cameras throughout the area, both permanent and mobile.
  • You will need to be at least 18 to drive in Spain. Drivers under 21 can expect to pay an additional premium when hiring a car
  • You will need a driving licence. Either the standard two parts of card ID and paper licence or an old style green licence together with an international driving licence.
  • Seat belts in the back and front of cars are compulsory and children need to be seated in child seats
  • Nearly every company renting cars from Spanish locations will require a credit card when you pick the vehicle up.
  • Before driving away from your rental location, check which fuel type is needed for your vehicle. Most cars will run on unleaded or diesel. Unleaded is sold as Sin Plomo and comes in two grades of Octane, 95 and 98. Diesel is often referred to as gas-oil. Shopping around for lower fuel prices will not save you much. Some stations are self service, however many are staffed to do the job for you.
  • As driving in Spain can be quite different to the UK then make sure you ask for into on road signs a well as checking on the quirks of Spanish roads. Your rental company will be able to offer advice as well as things like road maps. You can also check motoring organisations for advice.
  • There are many toll roads in Spain, especially motorways so it is wise to have some cash on hand at all times. Using these roads will get you about far quicker than on the normal A roads, especially on the coasts and in the cities.
  • Take care when parking. Try and use designated car parks where you can. On street parking is often hard to find in towns and cities and usually require some form of permit.
  • Read our general tips for renting a car  http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/tips-and-guides/car-hire-top-tips/

    Where should you explore by car in Spain?

    Generally speaking the cities are best covered on public transport or by foot, so drive into town, park up your rental car and off you go. It will avoid parking issues and slow traffic. Once out of the cities then a car hire is going to be the best way to get around
  • Andalucia - drive along the Costa del Sol or inland to the white villages of hillside towns. Add in UNESCO sites such as Granada and Cordoba or a visit to Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Malaga and Gibraltar.
  • The Costa Verde - the northern coast is known for how green it is, with stunning mountains, coastlines and beaches, from Bilbao in the East to La Coruna and Santiago de Compostela in the West. Add in must see places such as Oviedo, Leon, Burgos and the Rioja area and you can create an excellent driving tour of the area.
  • Spain's interior - with Madrid as your base head out to the historic cities of Toledo to the south or Vallodolid, Salamanca and Segovia to the north
  • The East coast - driving your hire car along the coast from the French border to Alicante will take you near to a huge range of must see towns and cities including Barcelona, Tarragona, Valencia and Alicante as well as the tourist resorts of Murcia and Almeria.
  • The Balearics - using your hire car to explore the islands of Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza will help you make the mot of these islands
  • Canary Islands - Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria offer some unique scenery, easily discovered by getting out and about by car