Spain Guide: Travel & Leisure
Our travel guide gives you useful advice on getting about using public transport, driving by car as well as explaining how to buy, sell, rent or import a car.
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Traffic rules
What you need to know about driving in Spain
In a continuing effort to improve safety on the road, the Spanish government passed a series of new traffic laws in 2014 and in 2018. The following is a summary of the most important regulations that you should keep in mind when driving in Spain.
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Exchanging your driving licence
How to get a driver's licence in Spain
The legal age for driving in Spain, as in any other European country, is 18. If you're thinking of staying less than 6 months, and if the issuing country of your licence is a contracting party of either the 1977 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic or the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, then your licence is valid and you should not face any trouble driving in Spain.
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Car rental
All you need to know to rent a car in Spain
To hire a car in Spain, you must usually be at least 22 years old – 25 for certain cars – and most companies also have an upper age limit, e.g. 65. Drivers must produce a valid licence and non-EU licence holders require an international driving permit. All the drivers’ names must be entered on the hire agreement.
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Car insurance
Choosing car insurance in Spain
All motor vehicles and trailers must be insured when entering Spain. It is no longer mandatory for cars insured in most European countries to hold an international insurance ‘green’ card or International Driving Permit. Motorists insured in an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are automatically covered for third-party liability in Spain.
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Driving in Spain
Road conditions, traffic and safety
Driving in Spain is generally a pleasant experience. Road conditions are good, gasoline is relatively cheap, and Spain boasts of one of the most extensive highway networks in the world. However, there are a few things you should be aware of when driving in Spain.
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