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Originally Posted by gprsh924
Yes, Spain requires the international permit.
For the week, a BMW 3 series or Audi A4 is only around $400 so I plan to spring for one of those.
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Just my 0.02:
I've rented cars in probably 30 countries, including Spain on a few occasions, and have never been asked for my international license, even though I carry one. Japan is the exception. They do require one.
I avoid SixT. They tack on weird taxes after the fact. I always contest them and win 50% of the time. I went through this with them recently on a rental from Barcelona.
For insurance I use the AMEX policy Neil mentioned. For some states its 17.95 or 19.95 per rental. I pay 24.95 as a Montana residence. I've never had to use it, thankfully, but I do rent with my AMEX policy every time. Some countries freak out about it and will want to place a very large authorization on your card, so make sure you have room. South Africa nails me for about $12,000 US. I have a car right now that I rented in Prague, and they put on a hold for $1,500.
Pay extra and try to get a diesel! MUCH better cars with better mileage and diesel is cheaper right now throughout Europe.
When paying for fuel, if you don't have a chip card, you might be stuck. Make sure you have euros on hand to pay a local to use their credit card for your gas... just in case.
Speed cameras are starting to pop up all over Europe. Be careful.