- Don’t drink. Contrary to popular belief, Spanish drink-driving laws are very strict, with the legal limit around half that of the UK. Best to leave that vino tinto untasted.
- Spanish truck drivers turn on their right indicator to show that the way ahead of them is clear for overtaking, the left one if it isn’t.
- Spanish law is very specific about certain accessories all vehicles must contain. Before leaving the car rental depot, you must ensure that your car is equipped with two EU-approved red warning triangles, a hi-visibility jacket (which you must wear outside your vehicle if you’re stopped by police or broken down on a major highway), spare light bulbs, a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and a spare wheel.
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Booking car hire in Benidorm in 2016 for your Spanish adventure is a grand idea because there is so much to explore beyond this seaside resort.
Once you’ve mastered the art of driving on the other side of the road (or the wrong side of the road as we Brits like to say) you can be out among the orange groves, climbing sun-baked mountain tracks, exploring hilltop villages or simply cruising along the Mediterranean with the window down.
Once you’ve mastered the art of driving on the other side of the road (or the wrong side of the road as we Brits like to say) you can be out among the orange groves, climbing sun-baked mountain tracks, exploring hilltop villages or simply cruising along the Mediterranean with the window down.
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Benidorm car hire
Car hire in Benidorm is a doddle
You can rent a car in Benidorm from several hire firms at Alicante Airport, the nearest airport to Benidorm itself. The most reputable car hire companies in Benidorm include Hertz, Solmar, Europcar, Avis and Centauro.
It’s wise to pre-book your airport car hire for Benidorm before you go. You can simply turn up with your driver's license and passport and book at the airport, but the best rates and availability are booked in advance on the net.
If you’d rather not pick up your car rental at the airport to drive to Benidorm, there’s always the option of car rental in Benidorm city centre, from the likes of Europcar, Enterprise and Goldcar.
Ease into it
Driving in Benidorm for the first time can be confusing – it’s a bit of a maze with lots of narrow one-way streets, so take your time to get your bearings after setting off from the Benidorm car hire office.
Swot up on your Spanish laws
It’s a good idea to wise-up on Spanish driving laws before you rent a car in Benidorm as there are a lot of rules and regulations not enforced on our shores. For instance, if you’re stopped by the police on a major highway you must wear a yellow hi-vis jacket (an obligatory accessory to carry in your vehicle) when you exit the car, otherwise you’ll be fined.
For most minor offences, drivers will receive on-the-spot fines, and police officers will gallantly escort you to the nearest cash machine if you don’t have the cash on you! Also, it’s illegal for drivers to use a mobile phone even if you’ve pulled over on the roadside.
Where to leave your wheels in Benidorm
Parking in Benidorm, especially in midsummer when the city is heaving, can be a struggle, so it would be a good idea to find out if your hotel has parking before you decide on car rental in Benidorm. Parking meters are in abundance, and the ubiquitous parking wardens of Benidorm are a vigilant breed, so don’t dare go over your allotted time!
Find out about other forms of transport on our getting around Benidorm page.