Car Hire for new licence holders in Spain. Indigo has being find solutions that others cannot for the past 10 years. We continue to innovate to serve our clients. Car Rental for new drivers has proved popular over the last couple of year. Good reading is available here about this offering. You will see our historical service has been for Car Hire in the UK.

It is pleasing to announce this service has been expanded. Car Hire for licence holders in Spain is now here with Indigo Car Hire. Those clients who are yet to hold their licence for 12 months can enjoy renting a car with Indigo. Our only requirement is that you have your licence in hand and that you are 18 or over. Yes the second part of that statement reads correct we can rent a car at the tender age of 18 young driver car hire in Spain

Which locations in Spain can I rent in with a licence for less than 12 months?

We essentially cover all of mainland Spain including the Balearic Island and Canary Islands. The list of locations in it entirety is too great to give, however below you will find our most popular destinations.

• Alicante Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Malaga Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Palma Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Barcelona Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Madrid Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Tenerife Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Lanzarote Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Almeria Airport Car Hire for new licence holders
• Barcelona Train Station Car Hire for new licence holders

Again this list by no means covers all locations. We have offer dozens of others collection points in the various city regions. Our team can happily look up your requested pick up point to you can rent your car as a new licence holder, simply get in touch with us. Trust signals are very important for consumers, we encourage clients to search us up on Google, Facebook and Trust Pilot. All sources will give people the confidence to rent with us.

Trust Signals for renting cars in Spain.

Car Hire in Spain can be littered with pitfalls as is well documented. We pride ourselves in helping people avoid such pitfalls. Do not just take our word for it, see our reviews below.

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Clients who want car hire with a new licence can take advantage of our other promotions. Cars can be rented with zero excess for those wanting to pay a little extra to have more peace of mind. Clients who wish to cover the excess deposit by a debit card can do so.  If you wish to take a rental from one place to another we offer that too.

We request potential hirers to get in touch with our offices directly if wanting to take us up on this offer. Not all providers will support the rental in Spain if the driver has had their licence for less than 12 months, our phone number is 0113 2899 281 and for convenience we have a chat box on our website, where you can talk to one of our car hire experts.

External resources for renting cars in Spain – the first being of particular help to new licence holders!

For those wanting a little more information in relation to driving in Spain, the popular airports, and our popular excess reduction products it can be found below.

• Driving in Spain – rules of the road
• A comprehension guide to various airports in Spain
• Learn some basic Spanish words and phrases to get you by
• Arrange your excess protection insurance

We look forward to hearing from you.

If like many when you travel, you book a package holiday that includes transfers between the airport and your hotel or villa, then you are probably not interested in hiring a car from the airport when you arrive.

In many resorts, if you then decide you want to go exploring it means a trip back to the airport to collect a car or be faced with a hefty delivery charge. Not in Lanzarote however, we have managed to secure a deal with a large supplier on the island. They will offer free delivery to any address, yes that is free of all charge.

So why spend your valuable time in the long queues at the airport when you can laze around by the pool or enjoy family time at the beach while the rental car is delivered to you.

Things You Should Know

This offer is only available from one supplier and unfortunately they do require a credit card in order to rental a vehicle. If you do not hold a credit card and want to pay for your rental vehicle with a debit card then we can help, however you will need to collect from the airport.

The supplier will require a deposit of €660EUR at the start of the hire, this will be frozen on your credit card until the end of the rental.

Young drivers can take advantage of this, if you are aged 21+ you can hire a car in Lanzarote with free delivery. Providing you have help your licence for 2 years or more. If you are 20, you can still hire but there is a daily fee i’m afraid of £18EUR.

If you would like to discuss this further or would like a quote, please contact us directly. Booking online does not guarantee you will get free delivery. Call us on 0113 88 00 748 or email us on sales@thealternativeagency.co.uk.

Spain is one of the premier golfing destinations in Europe, divided into two main areas. When booking Golf Holidays In Spain, golfers have a choice between the Costa Blanca or Costa Del Sol. Before deciding on which one you should choose, lets take a closer look at the benefits and downsides to each area.

The Costa Blanca on the coastal region of Alicante of eastern Spain boasts 18 golf courses.

Great international transport links are prominent, with the recently revamped Alicante, El Altet internationals airport and the Murcia, San Javier Airport offering year-round airport access, with most golf courses within easy reach of either airport. Enjoying around 300 days of sunshine a year, the areas provide truly remarkable conditions throughout the year, with the busiest months for golfers coming in Spring and Autumn.

Unlike the more established Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca is more traditional and quaint Spanish towns and superb Spanish restaurants are never far away. Heavily populated in urbanised areas away from the Spanish towns, there is a large ex-patriot community made up of British, Irish, Scandinavian, German and French couples and families.
Golf courses and generally well maintained and provide a good test of golf.

The infrastructure for golf on the Costa Blanca is well behind its rivals on the Costa del Sol, with only a handful of golf courses boasting an on-site hotel. It is also worth noting that only Villamartin has hosted a European Tour Event 1994 and it is here where the Costa Blanca can´t compete with the more famous courses of the Costa del Sol.

Famed for its large, luxurious towns and resorts the Costa del Sol is a golfing haven.

Boasting almost twice as many golf courses than the more northerly Costa Blanca, the choice is incredible. The climate is very similar to that of the Costa Blanca, although it is generally considered to be breezier and slightly chillier in the winter months due to the influence of the Atlantic. There is a downside to the infrastructure, and unlike the Costa Blanca, there is only one international airport at Malaga.

A large contingent of ex-pats are ever present and probably spend more time throughout the year than those on the Costa Blanca. Golf on the Costa del Sol is geared more towards elite golfers, with many golf courses considered truer tests of golf than those found on the Costa Blanca. Several courses have hosted European Tour events, with the most notable being the Ryder Cup that was held at the prestigious and world famous Valderrama.
It is this that sets the Costa del Sol apart from the Costa Blanca, the quality of the golf courses and the intricate designs of many, give it the edge.

Having said that, if you are looking for golf courses in great condition without a high price tag, then the Costa Blanca offers exactly that. Great golf at a more affordable price. If you want to play some of the best golf courses in Spain then you must visit the Costa del Sol, but be prepared to pay for it, with higher green fee prices.

Driving in Spain is very similar to the majority of countries in the EU. Which means it can be tricky, especially for those from the UK. Therefore, we have created a list of tips and rules to help make driving in Spain safer and easier for you.

Road Info

The road network in Spain includes six motorways (autopistas) which connect Madrid with all the regions of the country: Basque Country, Catalonia, Valencia, West Andalusia, Extremadura and Galicia.
There are also 3 costal highways: Ferrol to Vigo, Oviedo to San Sebastian, Girona to Cadiz.

Motorways: (Autopistas) are marked with and A or E and the road number.
Roads Tolls: Known as (Autopistas de peage) are labelled with AP and the road number.
Exits: (Salidas) are numbered.
Dual Carriageways: (Autovias) are marked with an E and the road number. They do not always have a central reservation between lanes
National Highways: (Carreteras nacionales) are marked with N or CN and the road number
Country Roads: (Carreteras comarcales) are marked with a C and the road number

Driving Rules

Driving Side In Spain

In Spain you should drive on the right side of the road. When coming towards a roundabout, give priority to traffic coming from the left.

Seat Belt Requirements

Wearing seat belts is mandatory when in the front seats of all vehicles. passengers in vehicles manufactured after June 1992 must wear seatbelts in the rear of the vehicle and of course the front.

Travelling With Children

Children under the age of 12 and measuring up to 135cm tall must be seated in a suitable restraint which is adapted for their age and size. Children above the age of 12 taller and than 135cm can use the normal seat belt.

General Driving Rules in Spain

• Talking on the phone while in the drivers seat is prohibited, even when parked
• Radar detectors are prohibited
• Warning triangles are mandatory
• It is prohibited to sound the horn in urban areas
• Driving in bus lanes it is restricted
• At road junctions, priority is clearly marked and all road signs/signals must be obeyed

Unusual Driving Rules

• While driving in Spain it is forbidden to wear flip-flops or open-backed sandals
• If you are required to wear glasses, you need to carry an additional pair when driving

Speed Limits In Spain

• Urban: 50km/h – 31mph
• Rural: 90km/h – 56mph
• Motorway: 120 km/h – 74mph

Alcohol Limit

The alcohol limit in Spain is 0.05% (0,25 mg/l). For drivers with less than 2 years’ experience and for freight vehicles drivers the limit is 0.03% (0,15 mg/l). Exceeding the limits is a serious offence and can lead to prison sentences and driving licence suspension.

Driving Licence Requirements

Drivers from the EU with less than one year in Spain can use their domestic licence. It is important to have also an id card or passport with you. The drivers outside EU must have international driving licences.

Emergency Numbers

• Police: 112/091
• Fire: 112/080
• Ambulance: 112/061
• AA breakdown: 00 800 8877 6655

Fuel Costs

Here are the fuel prices recorded in the beginning of June 2017:

• Unleaded 1.194 EUR/l
• Diesel 1.077 EUR/l
• LPG 0.606 EUR/l