Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory. Child seats are mandatory for children up to age 3 and children must be at least age 12 to sit in the front seat.


Driving in Spain
It is important to understand the classification system for roads and follow the basic driving rules in Spain. Fines imposed for speeding are calculated at 6€ per kilometer over the speed limit and are payable on the spot.

Parking
Be careful when parking your rental car, especially where signs are present. Parking is also prohibited in all areas where the crub is painted yellow. Also, if you leave the car without attendance for too long or break the rules and park it in a restricted area, your rental car may be towed.

Toll Roads
Good or bad - Spain has the toll roads - Autopista. They are of excellent standard and all have service stations with cafes of an acceptable standard every 40 km or so. The tolls are expensive, especially in summer when the rates are doubled and are usually calculated per km. They do however mean that you can drive relaxed and safer over long distances as the locals usually avoid them.