Book now or miss out!

Many car hire prices in Spain have been increased for the Easter period. We anticipate that soon there will be no cars available for the Easter period at many locations. This confirms our previous advice about booking early for peak times. As we approach busy times, prices will go up. Leave it too late and you could miss out altogether! Book online now.

Ryanair to abolish check-in at airports

The no-frills airline has introduced a 3 phase move to 100% online check in.

From March 19 passengers with hold luggage will be allowed to check in online but will be charged a web check-in fee of £5 per person per flight in addition to the £9.50 it costs to check a bag into the hold. Passengers wishing to use airport check-in desks from March 19 will be charged a fee of £10.

From May 1 all passengers will be charged £5 to use its online check-in service, while the charge for registering at the airport will go up from £10 to £20. It plans to scrap its airport check-in desks altogether from October, with all customers checking-in online.

Ryanair recently announced that it intended to charge passengers £1 to use its toilets! One of our customers joked that "there is more leg room in the toilet!" Ryanair quickly changed it's mind about the charge after receiving a lot of negative feedback.

The airline has also adopted a strict policy on hand luggage, charging £30 if it exceeds the maximum size and not allowing duty-free purchases as additional luggage.

Security deposits

A security deposit will normally be taken when collecting your vehicle in case of damage to uninsured items such as wheels, tyres, glass and the underbody. However, in some cases this deposit can be waivered by taking out additional insurance directly with our car rental partner. Please note that if you take out our top-up insurance you may still be required to leave a security deposit when collecting the vehicle.

New! – Madrid airport and Santiago de Compostela airport

We are now offering car hire at Madrid Airport and Santiago de Compostela Airport in Spain. Get a quote and book online.

Within an hour’s drive of Madrid Airport are some of the greatest cities in Spain particularly Toledo, which is packed with sights and sits on a rocky mound isolated on three sides by a gorge. Other points of interest include the royal palace in Aranjuez, hiking in the hills of Guadarrama or Gredos, the beautiful walled city of Avila, and Segovia with its stunning Roman aqueduct. Prices start from just £17 per day!* Book now!

Santiago de Compostela and the surrounding area known as Galicia, provide an alternative to the popular image of Spain. Its coastline is shaped by fjord-like inlets, unspoilt old villages and fine beaches. With prices starting from just £16 per day*, car hire is a great way to get around and explore the area. Book online.

Loyalty Points will expire after 18 months

This is a reminder to all customers that Loyalty Points are valid for 18 months only. After 18 months they will expire and become invalid. To check how many points you have simply sign into your customer account by following the link for ‘My Account’ on the website or by visiting this page My Account.

For more information about the Loyalty Points scheme, visit this page Loyalty Points.

Travel Extras

Book airport parking, buy travel insurance or language learning products from one of our recommended providers in preparation for your trip. Follow the links below to find out more...

Airport Parking

Travel Insurance

Language Learning

* Prices quoted in this email are based on a 7 day rental airport collection with a 5% online discount and are subject to change.

† Exchange rate based on Marks and Spencer currency exchange rates obtained on 12/03/2009.

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