Driving from Alicante Airport to Benidorm: What You Should Know Before Your JourneyBenidorm is one of the most popular destinations for travellers arriving at Alicante Airport. The city is famous for its Levante and Poniente beaches, impressive skyline, extensive hotel selection, well-developed tourist infrastructure and convenient location on the Costa Blanca.If you are planning a holiday in B...
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How to prepare for returning a rental car at Alicante AirportReturning a rental car at Alicante Airport is usually straightforward if you check a few details in advance.Before the final drive, it is useful to confirm:
the date and time when the rental ends;
the exact address where the vehicle must be returned;
the required fuel level;
whether a final refuelling stop is needed;
how long the...
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Why should you plan the final refuelling stop before returning the car?The final fuel stop before returning a rental car sounds like a simple task. At least until there are only forty minutes left before your flight, the nearest pump is occupied, your bank card suddenly refuses to work and the navigation app decides to show you one more industrial estate somewhere around Alicante.Before returni...
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Why is it important to return a rental car on time?The return time is part of the rental conditions. If the agreement says that the vehicle must be returned, for example, at 18:00, this is not simply an approximate time that can be moved freely throughout the evening.After your rental ends, the vehicle may already be:
assigned to the next customer;
scheduled for cleaning and preparation;
boo...
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Who is considered an additional driver in a car rental?An additional driver is a person who is officially authorised to drive the rental vehicle in addition to the main driver named in the rental agreement.This person may be:
a spouse;
a partner;
a friend;
a relative;
a colleague;
another person who meets the rental company’s requirements.
The important point is not the relationship betw...
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Why should you photograph a rental car at pick-up?A quick inspection before starting the rental takes only a few minutes, but it can be very useful if questions later arise about the condition of the vehicle.Photos and videos can provide additional documentation of:
the condition of the bodywork;
existing scratches and dents;
wheel damage;
the condition of windows and lights;
the fuel leve...
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What to do if a warning light comes on in a rental car
Modern vehicles can warn drivers about technical problems, low fluid levels, tyre pressure, overheating, engine faults and many other conditions. They do this using dashboard symbols. Some are immediately understandable, while others look as if they were designed for an entrance exam at an engineering university.
If the Check Engine l...
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How to refuel a rental car in SpainRefuelling a car in Spain is not difficult, but when driving an unfamiliar vehicle for the first time, even an ordinary petrol station can create a surprising number of questions. Petrol or diesel? 95 or 98? Pay first or refuel first? Why does the terminal want to temporarily block 100 euros? And most importantly, how do you even open the fuel flap on this car...
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Why does the deposit work differently for rentals of 13 days or more?When renting a car, many customers assume that the deposit is always processed in the same way regardless of the rental period. In practice, the way the deposit is handled may depend on the rental duration, bank card type, vehicle category and selected service package.The difference between a shorter and longer rental period i...
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