car hire malaga tips
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Car rental Malaga advice

In case you are considering hiring a car you may have some doubts. The following page captures those frequently asked questions made by the customers.

Check everything is ok with your luggage, buy road maps if you need them and try to be rested before you start your travel.

Wherever you are (airport, car rental office, etc.), pay attention to where you leave your purse/wallet and the car keys. In order to avoid nasty surprises do not leave valuables unattended.

Do not forget to check the car conditions. Turn on the air conditioning to confirm that it works and take a look at the car to ensure you carry the reflective warning triangles, a safety vest and a spare tire.

In most of cases fuel is not included in the rental price and you must deliver your car with the same amount of fuel (usually middle tank), although it changes according to the location and company choosen, we recommend you to read carefully the terms and conditions page for more details. Our car hire Malaga company doesn't make business with the fuel, you will only have to pay the initial mid tank and then deliver the car with the same amount of fuel.

Please pay attention before refilling the tank of your car, don't mix fuel (petrol with gasoil) or you will damage the engine seriously. If it happens to you, don't turn on the car, ask for help inside the petrol station and they will drain all of the fuel for you.

Although personal documentation is the first thing you should check, you won't believe how many people forget it at home. Please remember to carry your driving license, passport and credit card.

Do not use a photocopy of your driving license, car rental companies will not accept it as a valid documentation. If you come from a country outside of Europe don't forget to bring your International Driving License.

Whenever you travel to a foreign country it is wise to stay informed of current driving laws. Surely may be some differences between both countries legislation and you should be aware of:

- Unknown road signs: Probably the spanish signposting includes some variants with your country, you shoud pay special attention to the zebra crossings, traffic lights and STOP signs.

- Speed limits (Spain uses kilometres per hour): According to the new law, it is considered a penal crime to raise the road maximum speed limit in more than a 60% (up to 6 months of prison), so please obey the speed limits to avoid serious problems.

- Blood alcohol level: There aren't the same restrictions for this case in the EU countries, but you must know it is a punishable offence to drive under the influence of alcohol in Spain (from 6 to 12 months in prison, depending on the blood alcohol level).

- Parking zones: Be aware of where you park your car, if you leave it in front of a keep clear sign (in spanish: Vado permanente) or next to a yellow painted kerb you could be fined, even you car could be removed. Remember to buy your ticket in the parking meter when you park next to blue kerbs or blue lines in the ground. Left the ticket over the car's dashboard.

- Car safety: Never forget to use your car's belts while driving. If any children or baby is traveling with you, they must use standard child restraints. Remember to include them when you make your online enquiry.