Nerja and the Balcón de Europa: road trip from MalagaNerja is one of the most beautiful and convenient day trips from Malaga. It has the sea, white houses, viewpoints, beaches, caves, an old town and that rare situation where renting a car really makes the day easier, instead of simply adding keys to your pocket and responsibility to the contract.The drive from Malaga to Nerja is a great option...
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What should you do if you get a flat tyre on a rental car in Spain?A flat or damaged tyre on a rental car is unpleasant, but it is not unusual. A stone on the road, a nail, a kerb, a pothole, one sharp parking manoeuvre - and suddenly “we are enjoying a beautiful drive through Spain” becomes “why is the car making that sound and why has life decided to test my character again”.If a tyre on your...
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Fine on a rental car in Spain: who pays?One of the unpleasant surprises after renting a car in Spain is a fine that may arrive after the vehicle has already been returned. The customer has flown home, the suitcase is unpacked, the holiday is almost becoming a pleasant memory, and then a message, charge or notification from the rental company appears. Travel romance, now with an administrative a...
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What should you do if your rental car was towed in Spain?You parked the car, came back an hour later and the vehicle was gone. The first thoughts are usually excellent: “it was stolen”, “I am losing my mind”, “this was definitely the street”, “why does life enjoy doing this”. In Spain, there is often another possible explanation: the car may have been removed by the municipal tow service becaus...
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Can you drive a rental car outside Spain?One of the most common questions when renting a car in Spain is whether you can drive the rental car to another country. For example, to Portugal, France, Andorra, Morocco or Gibraltar. On the map, everything looks simple: there is a road, the navigation system builds the route, and the car can physically drive there. But the rental agreement, insurance ...
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How to park in Spain with a rental car?Parking in Spain may seem simple until you see a blue line, a green line, a yellow line, a parking meter, a sign in Spanish and a local driver confidently leaving their car somewhere where you, possibly, should not. A beautiful moment when holiday mode meets municipal rules.If you rent a car in Malaga, collect a rental car at Malaga Airport, use car rental...
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Automatic or manual: what should you choose when renting a car in Spain?When renting a car in Spain, many customers first look at the price, vehicle category, insurance and deposit. But there is another important detail that is easy to underestimate: the gearbox. Automatic or manual is not just a technical line in the vehicle description. It can affect comfort, safety and stress levels during t...
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What to do after an accident with a rental car in Spain?An accident with a rental car in Spain is an unpleasant situation, but it is important to stay calm and act correctly. In the first minutes after the accident, the priority is not to argue, look for someone to blame or think about the deposit. First comes people’s safety, then documentation, and then contact with the rental company.If you ...
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Why is choosing the right car important for a family trip?Choosing a car for a family trip in Spain seems simple only until you need to fit two adults, children, suitcases, hand luggage, a stroller, child seats, beach bags and one “small bag” that suddenly takes up half the boot.When renting a car in Malaga, collecting a rental car at Malaga Airport, booking car hire in Marbella or choosing car...
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