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At Mountain Retreats Andalucia, we're able to offer an excellent Car Hire service. We are agents for
and together, we aim to give YOU the best deals and service, for YOUR needs!
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If you're a visitor, it's advisable to reserve a rental car before arriving, and this can also earn you a discount, particularly during peak periods.
Check the Helle Hollis website for their "Early Bird" Special Offers!
More visitors rent cars in Spain than any other European country and a hefty percentage of these are in Andalucia. When booking in advance remember to specify if require an automatic.
Car rental in Spain is the cheapest in Europe, mainly due to the cut throat competition. The rates of major international companies vary little, although you may get a better deal by booking in advance. One of the advantages of hiring with a large international or national company is that you can rent a car in one town and drop it off in another, although you should check the cost of this service. Although cheaper, most smaller companies require you to return the car to the office you got it from or the local airport. When comparing rates, check that prices are fully inclusive of insurance and taxes and that there are no hidden costs.
Policy on payment for petrol varies - check the small print. Most issue cars with a full/half/empty tank and ask you to return the car the same. Others charge for a full tank and do not credit you when the car is not returned empty. Some companies don't offer unlimited kilometers which will work out more costly unless you plan to just do a few kilometers which is difficult in a region as vast as Andalucia. If required, check in advance that you're permitted to take the car out of Spain, such as to nearby Portugal or Morocco. This is usually prohibited.
To rent a car in Spain you must produce a valid license (a copy is not acceptable). If more than one person will be driving, all the drivers' names must be included on the rental agreement. Check in advance about insurance cover for young drivers under 26 or 22. Credit Cards are commonly used as a deposit. If a credit card isn't used, there's usually a high cash deposit and possibly the whole rental period must be paid in advance.