- Stick to the speed limits, even when others around you do not. The police here are vigilant and strict. Foreigners will be issued an on-the-spot fine if caught, and failing to pay it could see your car immobilised. Spain is also one of the strictest countries in Europe when it comes to drink driving. So if you simply must have a sangria, leave the car behind.
- There are many toll roads in Spain. These are marked peage and can add significant costs to your trip. If you need to get somewhere in a jiffy, they are a good choice as they are generally free of jams. If you don’t want to fork out for the tolls, you can avoid them altogether with some careful forward planning.
- Don’t leave anything in the car if you don’t have to. Car break-ins are on the increase in Spain, particularly with rentals. Even paltry personal effects, such as cigarettes or loose change, can be enough to entice a thief to smash, grab and run.
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Why wait for a train or bus when you can drive yourself? Rent a car at Reus Airport as soon as you land so you can admire the amazing Catalonian coastline on the way down to Salou.
If you don’t plan on leaving the sun lounger, car rental at Reus is probably a waste of time, but weaving along winding country lanes and checking out far-flung beaches will be much easier and quicker with your own ride.
If you don’t plan on leaving the sun lounger, car rental at Reus is probably a waste of time, but weaving along winding country lanes and checking out far-flung beaches will be much easier and quicker with your own ride.
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Pick up a car at Reus Airport
Most of the leading rental car companies have offices at Reus Airport, including Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and Hertz. It is also worth seeking out local car hire companies, as you may find an even cheaper deal.
Compare and book car hire at Reus Airport before you travel. You’ll get the cheapest rates and you can choose from the widest range of available vehicles. What’s more, half the paperwork is done before you touch down, meaning that you can be behind the wheel and on your way to Salou in half the time.
There are hardly any companies offering car hire in Salou itself, so an airport pick-up is the best bet.
Take it easy on the roads
Spanish drivers do have a reputation for being more aggressive than Brits, which probably has something to do with them being a little more at ease on the right side of the road.
They have a tendency to drive faster, honk horns and pull in front without indicating, so just be cautious. This behaviour is a lot more common in Spain’s major cities, and not so much in smaller towns like Reus and Salou.
It’s also worth noting that accident rates in Spain have improved greatly in recent years. As of 2016, it is one of the safest places to drive in Europe. One of the main reasons this change has come about is because of clampdowns by police, so be on your best behaviour when you rent a car in Reus in 2016.
Always indicate when overtaking and be sure to obey the speed limit. Not only will this see you avoid fines, but you’ll also be much less likely to have to explain any mishaps to the Reus car rental firm.
Look out too for rogue mopeds and scooters on the streets of Reus and Salou.
Things to remember
To rent a car in Reus in 2016, you usually need to be at least 22 years old and have at least one or two years of experience behind the wheel, as you do for car hire across the rest of Spain. Some companies insist on a minimum age of 25 for certain vehicles, and there may well be an upper age limit too.
Picking up a car in Reus and dropping off in Barcelona, or vice-versa, can be tempting, particularly if you are flying back from a different airport than the one you arrived at. Just be aware that you will pay for the privilege of one-way car hire.
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Salou
Find out more about other forms of transport in and around the resort on our getting around Salou page.