Rental Conditions in Spain

Euro (EUR).

Continental Spain and Balearic Islands: 21%
Canary Islands: 13,5%.

The minimum age is 19 yearsold (except for special groups). 
There are no maximum renting age restrictions.

Car groups I, J, K, L, M, O, N and P require a minimum age of 25 years.

An underage fee will apply for renters and any of the drivers aged 19-24. The cost is EUR 21.17 per day, for each driver.

The maximum young driver surcharge is EUR 201.33.

The renter will be required to present an international credit card at his name accepted by Budget at the time of rental.

Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.

When booking categories I, K, L, M and O, it will be necessary to present 2 valid credit cards in the name of the reservation holder.

Budget Spain accepts:

✓American Express
✓Diners
✓Visa
✓MasterCard

Budget Spain does not accept digital credit cards.

Each driver must show photographic proof of identity and their passport at the start of the rental.

All drivers must present a full and current driving licence which has been held for at least 1 year. The licence must be valid for use in the renting country.

If your licence was issued outside the European Community you must provide an International Driving Licence.

We do not accept digital driving licenses.

Debit cards are not accepted.

All additional drivers must meet Budget age, driving license and ID requirements. All additional drivers must be present at time of pick-up of the rental vehicle.

There is a fee for every Additional Driver Budget allows driving the vehicle. The price depends on the rental location, but it is usually is EUR 12.66 per day, per driver (maximum EUR 88.63).

If any additional driver is 21-24 years of age, Budget will also charge a young-driver surcharge.

This is the amount that is held on a renting customer’s payment card when picking up their vehicle.
We will take a deposit to cover any costs in case of damage or theft.
Customers can expect an amount around EUR 150.00
The calculation varies depending on the rental location.

It is against the law to smoke in public places in Spain. The vehicle is considered a public place so it is not allowed to smoke in it. If Budget believes that anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a specialist cleaning charge will apply.

If the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or smelly, and Budget standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, renter will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge of EUR 80.00

Budget and Budget licensees reserve the right to refuse any request for rental including requests for persons under age, persons not in possession of a recognized full and valid driver's license, persons unable to satisfy credit or cash requirements, or persons who, in the opinion of Budget, constitute a risk.

Is an OPTIONAL coverage (taxable) that reduces the amount that the renter has to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental.
If CDW is not purchased or it is not included in the rate of the reservation, the customer will be responsible for the total value of the car plus the loss of profit and an administrative fee.

If CDW is purchased and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the renter`s liability is reduced to no more than the excess stated on the rental agreement plus a damage processing fee of between EUR 74.00 and EUR 78.65.
 

Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if the renter has an accident in our vehicle and he injures someone, including any of his passengers, or he damages anything which belongs to them, he will not have to pay any of their costs.

Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.

If the law requires us to provide renter with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from the renter if the accident was caused by:

✓ By the renter breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance).
✓ By the renter breaking the law.
✓ As a result of the renter’s negligence or recklessness.

If TP is not purchased or is not included in the rate, in case of theft the customer will be responsible for the total value of the rental car, keys, any accessories and any vehicle documents plus the loss of profit and an administrative fee.

If TP is purchased and the vehicle is stolen, the amount he will have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on the rental agreement, which will depend on the car group and the rental location.

The excess will not apply and the renter will have to pay the car’s full value if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

✓ Keys being left in the vehicle.
✓ Keys being lost or stolen.
✓ Using the vehicle in breach of the contract.

If any optional extras are lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.
 

Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces the excess to zero in case of accidental damage to the rented car. Renter can purchase this coverage when starting the rental if it is not included in the rate.
 

 

What happens if the customer damages any optional rented extras?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

 

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

✓ A maximum of EUR 20,000 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
✓ A maximum of EUR 1,000 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident.

Some rates include this insurance. In case it is not included renter can purchase it at the counter and its price depends on the rental location, but it is usually EUR 4,00 a day.

In case PAI is not purchased, if the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.

NOTE: passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Covers damages caused to the windscreen glass.

The price is according to the category of the vehicle.

✓Car Groups: A, B, C: EUR 6.05 per day
✓Car Groups: D, E: EUR 6.65 per day
✓Car Groups: F, G, H, N, O, P: EUR 7.86 per day
✓Car Groups: I, J, M: EUR 8.47 per day
✓Car Groups: K, L: EUR 9.07 per day

Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:

✓ A maximum of EUR 60,000 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
✓ A maximum of EUR 3,000 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident.
✓ Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply).
✓ Baggage up to EUR 6,000 per vehicle – excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of EUR 350.00 per item).
✓ Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to EUR 500.00
✓ Emergency travel expenses up to EUR 500.00

The price of SPAI depends on the rental location, but it is usually EUR 6.00 a day.

The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. Renter must return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel it had in it when he picked it up – usually a full tank – as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge.
We recommend to fill up as close to the return location as possible on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If customer does not return the vehicle with a full tank – and can’t show us a receipt for fuel – we will charge him.

FUEL OPTIONS

✓FUEL UP FRONT: renter can pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity for the rented vehicle – plus our costs of refueling the vehicle. Then renter just returns the vehicle with whatever’s left in the tank (even if it’s virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs. If renter wants to buy Fuel Up Front, he must ask for and buy it at time of rental

How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on the rental location, we charge the average fuel price at the start of the rental period – as stated on this EU fuel index: Click here. However, renter will not get a refund for any fuel he does not use.

If renter drives less than 120 kilometers Budget will apply EZ fuel?
Often the fuel gauges stills look “full” so Budget asks customers to fill up the tank near the return location and show a copy of the receipt when returning the vehicle. If the customer doesn’t have time to fill up the tank, or can’t show a receipt, Budget will apply EZ Fuel to cover refueling costs.
EZ Fuel cost can vary depending on the rental location. It is generally a fix fee of EUR 16.94.

Pay on Return will apply if renter has driven more than 120 kilometers and:

✓ Doesn`t buy Fuel Up Front.
✓ Doesn´t return the vehicle with a full tank.

He will pay for fuel based on the factory-installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturer’s stated fuel tank capacity.
We charge the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for Spain – as stated on this EU fuel index: Click here.
The price per litre will be stated on the rental agreement –plus a processing fee of EUR 27.59.
This charge covers Budget cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customer’s rental.

FUEL OPTIONS IN CANARY ISLANDS

Fuel is not included in the price of rental. You may choose between the two fuel option services:

✓ EXPRESS SERVICE:
"Express Service” is a fast and flexible service by which the vehicle will be given with a full tank of fuel, allowing the direct return without the need of refueling or searching service stations close to the drop-off location, neither to perform unnecessary fuel level verifications, both at the time of delivery or at the time of the return. Furthermore the value of the fuel left in the tank will be refunded at the time of its return at our premises.

Note that the price of the “Express Service” will be an extra and independent charge to the fee customer paid for the rental of the vehicle. The extra charge is conformed by:

The cost of fuel: This cost will vary depending on the tank capacity of the rented vehicle and the average price per liter of fuel in the Canary Islands market, that is, the average of the cheapest and the most expensive prices offered by service stations in the Canary Islands at the time of hiring this service, according the rates published on the website of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism (More information).

The sum to be refunded upon return of the vehicle is calculated based on the same criteria, it will be the result of multiplying the average price per liter of fuel in the Canary Islands, according the rates published on the website of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism indicated above, by the eights of a tank stated in the vehicle´s indicator at the time of its return.

Express Fuel Service fee: EUR 19.00 including taxes. It will not be subject of reimbursement.

✓ FULL TO FULL SERVICE.
By hiring this service you will be given the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, and must return the vehicle to the rental company at the agreed drop-off location with a full tank.
If renter not comply with the obligation to return the vehicle with a full tank, the cost of the amount of fuel needed to top up the tank will be charged, plus a EUR 40.00 penalty, which it is the cost that the lessor incurs in logistical and personnel costs.

Unless agreed differently, all customers must return the vehicle and any optional extras at the time/date and location stated on their rental agreement.
If the customer believes they will be late, it is in their best interest to request an extension from us.

If the customer is then late in returning their vehicle ,they must pay for an extra day's rental for the vehicle and any optional extras plus a late return processing fee for each day/part of a day they are late.

The late return administration fee is EUR 15.00 per day.

Some rental locations let renters collect the vehicle and any optional extras from one rental location and return them to another within mainland Spain (One way rentals).
The price depends on the rental location and the car group rented.
If renter wants to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location in the same country, he can expect it to be between EUR 49.00 and EUR 89.00.

One-way rentals from/to the Spanish Islands are not permitted.

International One Way is not allowed. The vehicle must be returned in the same country of pick-up.

When a traffic violation is incurred with a rental vehicle, the relevant Authority contacts the rental company that owns the vehicle.

Budget will identify the driver of the vehicle, transferring, whenever possible, the responsibility to the driver of the car at the time of the infraction. Once the identification has been made, the Authority will send the fine issued in the name of the holder to the address registered in the contract. Budget does not interfere with the time it takes the Authority to contact the driver. The deadline for payment of the fine begins on the date of notification, so that the driver is not affected by the time required for identification.

Under the terms and conditions, we charge an administrative fee, regardless of the amount of the fine, to cover the costs involved in this procedure. The cost is EUR 42,35

Budget does not include an additional service for fines. To appeal a traffic violation, the renter must contact the sanctioning authority directly. The details of the dispute process and payment methods will be defined in the fine document issued by the Authority.

Budget cars rented in Spain are permitted outside of borders, with restrictions.
Renters are only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries:

✓ Andorra
✓ Austria
✓ Belgium
✓ Denmark
✓ France
✓ Finland
✓ Germany
✓ Gibraltar
✓ Italy
✓ Liechtenstein
✓ Luxembourg
✓ Netherlands
✓ Portugal
✓ Republic of San Marino
✓ Sweden
✓ Switzerland
✓ Vatican City

Vehicles are not authorized to be driven on any islands of the aforementioned countries.

You are not allowed to use the vehicle by transporting it on board any kind of boat, train, lorry or plane (except with the Rental Company’s express authorization in writing).

✓ Travel to Switzerland: For all vehicles on the Swiss Highways, you must purchase a special vignette to be able to travel on the Swiss highways. The cost is SFR 40.00 and can be purchased at the border. A fine of SFR 100,00 shall be imposed if the absence of a label affixed to the windscreen is detected.

✓ Travel to Austria: All vehicles travelling in Austria must have a label that can be bought at the border. It is available for specific periods of use, with the purchase of at least one day. Fines for failure to comply with the vignette purchase is EUR 200.00 or more.

✓ Travel to France: If you wish to enter France, please note that it is mandatory to bring, while driving in that country, two alcohol kits that detect the presence of alcohol in the breath. Not having them before a police injunction will result in a fine. Kits can be purchased at gas stations. We recommend buying the same as soon as we cross the border with France.

Certain areas have congestion charging zones meaning you need to pay a fee if you wish to drive in certain areas, on certain days and during certain times. In addition, there are toll roads and toll bridges which require you to pay a fee if you wish to use them. If you do not pay these charges before you enter such areas or use such roads or bridges, you will incur a fine.

We recommend you check the Internet to find out about any restricted areas before you travel. Websites such as Urbana Access Regulations provide useful information. If the rental location is in or near a restricted area, we will tell you about it when you pick up the vehicle. We are unable to tell you about any other restricted areas.

It is prohibited to take or transport the Vehicle to the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla from any point in Spain, between the Spanish mainland and the Islands (Balearic and/or Canary Islands) or between the Islands.

You are not allowed to use the vehicle by transporting it on board any kind of boat, train, lorry or plane (except with the Rental Company’s express authorization in writing).

PLEASE NOTE: In Spain, all children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 cm tall.

Budget Spain offers baby, infant, child and boosters seats.

✓ A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos.
✓ An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos.
✓ A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.
✓ A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos.

Remember, it is always the renter’s responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.

The fee for renting a seat will depend on the pick-up location – but its cost is usually EUR 12,00 a day up to a maximum of EUR 84,00

If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 200,00 and EUR 250,00, on top of the hire fee.

The fee for renting a GPS will depend on the rental location – but usually it is EUR 17,25 a day. If the vehicle is rented for more than 7 days, renter will only be charged for a maximum of 7 days (EUR 120.74) and get to use the GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 200.00 and EUR 250.00 on top of the hire fee.

PLEASE NOTE: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells where speed cameras are. It is illegal in Spain. If you rent a GPS from Budget, it won’t give you speed camera information.

Roadside assistance service (RSN) has a daily cost of EUR 6.61 up to a maximum of EUR 46.26.

Restrictions that may apply:
Towing Call out and recovery costs (up to a maximum of EUR 800,00, unless there is need of an special towing rescue, repatriation, or breach of contract in which the maximum charge could be up to EUR 2000,00

24/7 Roadside Assistance / Emergency Breakdown: +34 902 090669

Budget Spain offers Mobile Wi-Fi devices. We provide this service on behalf of a third party – so renter will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. Budget will provide these terms and conditions at the rental location.

NOTE: In many countries, including the Spain, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or other communications device. It is customer’s responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country they are driving in.

The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi will depend on the rental location – but you usually it is EUR 15,29 a day up to a maximum of 7 days (EUR 107.04)

If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from EUR 150,00 to EUR 200,00, on top of the hire fee.

If the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, customer will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from EUR 150,00 to EUR 200,00, on top of the hire fee.

If the rental location customer is hiring from is in an area where it’s illegal to drive without all- weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with them – and the fee will be included in the rental fee or contract.

Budget can also supply all-weather tyres for a fee. This will depend on the rental location – but you can expect it to be between EUR 12.00 and EUR 14.00 a day.

If the vehicle is rented for more than 10 days, renter will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the all-weather tyres for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

If any all-weather tyre is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement pair. He can expect this to range from around EUR 250.00 to EUR 400.00 on top of the hire fee.

Please give us at least 1 day’s hours’ notice if your rental does not automatically include all- weather tyres and you want to hire them.

If the rental location customer is hiring from is in an area where it’s illegal to drive without Snow Chains or all-weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with snow chains – and the fee will be included in the rental fee. He can ask not to have these but we recommend taking either snow chains or all-weather tyres at these locations.

Snow chains are also available in some other rental locations. The fee for snow chains is EUR 12,10 per day up to a maximum of

If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement pair. This is likely to cost between EUR 150.00 and EUR 200.00 on top of the hire fee.

Some rental locations offer ski racks. The fee for ski racks is EUR 12,10 per day up to a maximum of

Ski racks can’t be fitted to all our vehicles, so customer might need to upgrade if he needs one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess he would have to pay.

If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, renter will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 150.00 and EUR 300.00 on top of the hire fee.

Please give us at least 1day’s notice if you want to hire a ski rack.