Practical advice on hiring a car in Spain — from understanding excess insurance and avoiding the desk deposit, to long term rentals and peak season booking tips. Written by the team at spain‑car‑rental.com.
August 2026
You can hire a car in Malaga without a credit card — but only if you book the right rate and bring the right card. Here's exactly what you need to know before you travel.
Read more →July 2026
Malaga has one of the most aggressive car hire upsell cultures in Spain. Here's how to arrive with everything already sorted — no deposit, no pressure, no surprises.
Read more →July 2026
Some car hire charges in Spain are avoidable. Others are legitimate and apply regardless of where you book. Here is an honest guide to both.
Read more →July 2026
No upfront payment, free cancellation, and the freedom to rebook if prices drop. Here's why pay on arrival is the smarter choice — and what card you need at the desk.
Read more →July 2026
Heading to Alicante? Find out how to avoid a desk deposit of up to 2000€ — and why booking a zero excess rate is the only reliable way to do it.
Read more →June 2026
Renting a car in Spain for a month or more? Contract limits, mileage caps, deposits and the case for consecutive bookings over a single long contract — explained.
Read more →June 2026
There are two ways to cover a car hire excess in Spain — but only one removes the obligation to leave a deposit of 1000€ - 2000€ at the desk. Here's the difference.
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