Car Hire in Spain
Car Hire FAQs
What forms of payment do you accept?
Renting In The United Kingdom
If the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name.
If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name.
Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles. If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional deposit is required.
- In the United Kingdom, we accept American Express, Master Card and Visa.
- In the United Kingdom, we do not accept Maestro and Electron debit cards.
- If you would like to use a debit card, please call the location to discuss additional requirements.
Renting At An Airport Location In Ireland
Airport locations do not accept debit cards. If the rental is not prepaid the renter must pay the full rental charges plus a deposit of 500 Euros. If the rental has been prepaid then the deposit will be 500 Euros.
All debit or credit cards must be in the name of the renter and present at the time of rental. All cards must be present at the time of rental.
We do not accept Cash, Prepaid, Currency, Diner's Club or Maestro Cards.
Renting At A Non-Airport Location In Ireland
If the rental is not prepaid the renter must pay the full rental charges plus a deposit of 250 Euros. If the rental has been prepaid then the deposit will be 250 Euros.
All debit or credit cards must be in the name of the renter and present at the time of rental. Renters wishing to use a debit card must hold an Irish licence and will be required to bring additional documentation and will be subject to additional checks.
We do not accept Cash, Prepaid, Currency, Diner's Club or Maestro Cards.
Renters who wish to use a debit card must hold an Irish Driving Licence and must produce a pay slip that must be less than three months old. For all drivers we reserve the right to conduct additional checks and ID verification including sharing information with external partners who may verify supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Can I purchase rental car insurance and other protection products for a car hire in Ireland and the United Kingdom?
Enterprise offers additional protection products that you can purchase along with your car hire. Currently, we offer our customers Damage Waiver, Excess Protection and Roadside Assistance Protection.
United Kingdom
Damage Waiver
Damage Waiver reduces the liability you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. If Damage Waiver is included in your reservation, then the excess amounts applicable are: cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP.
In Northern Ireland the excess on all commercial vehicles is 1400.00 GBP.
If Damage Waiver is not included in your booking, then it is available to purchase and the excess amount for all vehicles is zero. Customers who can provide independent and verified provision to cover damage and theft to the vehicle may be able to decline Damage Waiver - you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Damage Waiver, you will be required to pay these charges and then seek compensation yourself from your carrier. Damage Waiver is not insurance.
Excess Protection
Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles 250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP.
In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP.
You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.
Roadside Assistance Protection
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection - RAP. RAP allows Enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tyre and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. RAP is an optional product; before purchasing you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate. If you decline RAP then you will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance.
Ireland
Damage Waiver
If Damage Waiver is shown as included in your booking then the cost is included in your reservation total. If Damage Waiver is not shown as included in your booking then you may purchase it at the rental counter. Damage Waiver reduces your liability for damage to and or theft of the vehicle subject to the terms and conditions of your rental agreement. The Excess that applies to Damage Waiver is EUR 1600 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 2500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 1750 for all other vehicles. Before purchasing Damage Waiver you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Damage Waiver you will be required to pay these charges and then seek compensation from your carrier. Please be advised that the Republic of Ireland may be listed as an exclusion zone to your standard provider of personal insurance or credit card coverage. Damage Waiver is not insurance.
Excess Protection
Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver Excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to: EUR 100 for economy and mini vehicles, EUR 500 for premium vehicles, and EUR 250 for all other vehicles. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. Excess Protection is not insurance.
Roadside Assistance Protection
Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection - RAP. Rap allows Enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tyre and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. RAP is an optional product; before purchasing you may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate. If you decline RAP then you will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from your carrier. RAP is not insurance.
What Are Your Driver's Licence Requirements For Renting In The UK And Ireland?
United Kingdom:
- All drivers must produce a valid driving licence.
- Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in English.
- All renters must produce photographic ID- this can be a passport or driving licence.
- International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K.
Renters who wish to use a debit card may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Ireland:
- All drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving licence.
- Non-EU licence holders are required to have an international driving permit if the licence is not in English.
- Domestic renters must produce photo id, passport or driving licence.
- International travellers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in Ireland.
Renters who wish to use a debit card must hold an Irish Driving Licence and will be subject to additional checks including verification of employment.
For all drivers we reserve the right to conduct additional checks and ID verification including sharing information with external partners who may verify supplied details against databases to which they have access.
Will I be allowed to cross into bordering countries?
United Kingdom:
For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 150 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.
Ireland:
Renters are allowed to travel within Ireland and Northern Ireland.
For vehicles travelling to the U.K., there is an additional charge of 150 Euros plus vat. Please call the branch in advance. Customers wishing to return the car to a different location will be subject to an additional charge.
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Spain Car Hire Locations
Driving in Spain
Spain’s popularity as a holiday destination is well documented, with its fiery passion for art, sport and Mediterranean cuisine. There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the culture than renting a car and exploring at your own pace. The beaches aren’t bad either...
Car hire locations in Spain
With over 100 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branches across the country, we’re uniquely placed to offer unrivalled customer care and car rental services, wherever you are, wherever you want to go.
So whether you and the family are hoping to explore everything Spain has to offer, or you’re searching for the ideal vehicle to solve a business problem, we’re more than happy to advise on hourly, weekly or monthly rentals on a huge range of cars and vans. No question is too big or small.
Airport car hire
Our branches can even be found in Spain’s major international airports, making car hire simple and convenient if you plan on flying into the country.
Help on the road
Our professional and knowledgeable teams will look after you from the first point of contact right up until the very end of your trip. With easy-to-access roadside assistance across Spain, Sat Nav GPS hire and waiver protection, our range of products and far-reaching branch support is there for you, whenever you may need us.
Tips for Driving in Spain
First time driving in Spain? Need a refresher on the rules of the road? Check out our Spain Driving Tips for local information that will help you make the most of your visit to this great and scenic country.
Top Cities
- Spain Airports
- Alicante
- Almería
- Asturias - Avilés
- Badajoz
- Barcelona
- Bilbao
- Cáceres
- Ciudad Real
- Coruña
- Fuerteventura
- Girona
- Granada
- Ibiza
- Jaén
- Cádiz - Jerez de la Frontera
- La Gomera
- Lanzarote
- Las Palmas
- León
- Lleida
- Madrid
- Málaga
- Mallorca
- Murcia
- Murcia Airport
- Pamplona
- San Sebastián
- Santa Cruz
- Santander
- Santiago de Compostela
- Seville
- Tarragona
- Tenerife
- Toledo
- Valencia
- Valladolid
- Vigo
- Zaragoza
- Menorca
- Tips for Driving in Spain
- Tips for Driving in Spain
- Tips for Driving in Spain
Airport Locations
- A Coruña Airport
- Alicante–Elche Airport
- Barcelona El Prat Airport
- Bilbao Airport
- El Hierro Airport
- Fuerteventura El Matorral Airport
- Granada Federico García Lorca Airport
- Ibiza Airport
- Jerez Airport
- La Gomera Airport
- Lanzarote Airport
- Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport
- Madrid Barajas Int'l. Airport
- Málaga Costa del Sol Airport
- Menorca Airport
- Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Santa Cruz de La Palma Airport
- Santander Seve Ballesteros Airport
- Santiago de Compostela Airport
- Seville Airport
- Tenerife North Airport
- Tenerife South Airport
- Valencia Manises Airport
- Vigo Airport
Neighbourhood Locations
- Acantilados de los Gigantes
- Albacete Train Station
- Algeciras
- Alicante Train Station
- Almeria El Ejido
- Almería Train Station
- Arrecife
- Avilés Bus Station
- Badajoz
- Barakaldo Carrocerias El Valle
- Barcelona Badalona
- Barcelona Castelldefels
- Barcelona Letamendi
- Barcelona Manresa
- Barcelona Mataró
- Barcelona Plaza Catalunya
- Barcelona Poblenou
- Barcelona Sabadell
- Barcelona Sant Boi
- Barcelona Sants Train Station
- Benidorm
- Bilbao Train Station
- Burgos Milenio Auto
- Cáceres Bus Station
- Cádiz Zona Franca
- Carballo-Vilas Ramas
- Cartagena Train Station
- Castellón Train Station
- Ciudad Real Train Station
- Córdoba, Las Quemadas
- Córdoba Train Station
- Coruna Train Station
- Costa Calma
- Costa Teguise
- Cuenca-Automoción Rycauto
- Elche Juan Agullo
- Eroski Arrasate
- Ferrol Narón
- Figueres Costa Brava
- Fuerteventura Caleta de Fuste
- Fuerteventura Corralejo
- Fuerteventura Morro Jable
- Gandia Moratal
- Gijón Train Station
- Girona Train Station
- Granada
- Granollers
- Guadalajara, Hellocar
- Huelva Train Station
- Jaen Pol. Los Olivares
- Jerez
- Lanzarote Playa Blanca
- La Palma Port
- Las Palmas City Centre
- Las Palmas Playa del Inglés
- Las Palmas Puerto de las Nieves
- León
- Lleida Train Station
- Logroño Train Station
- Lorca-Ruiz Re Correduria
- Lugo - Lucuscar
- Madrid Alcala de Henares
- Madrid Alcobendas
- Madrid Alcorcón
- Madrid Arganda Agrogil
- Madrid Atocha Train Station
- Madrid Chamartín Train Station
- Madrid Collado Mediano
- Madrid Coslada
- Madrid Dr. Esquerdo
- Madrid Julian Camarillo—Ifema
- Madrid Las Rozas
- Madrid Leganés-Getafe
- Madrid Móstoles
- Madrid Pinto
- Madrid Plaza España
- Madrid Torrejón San Fernando
- Málaga Marea Baja
- Málaga Train Station
- Marbella
- Mérida
- Murcia
- Ourense Train Station
- Oviedo
- Palencia, Hyuconsa
- Pamplona Train Station
- Paterna
- Plasencia-Grupo Villar
- Ponferrada Train Station
- Pontevedra Train Station
- Port of Corralejo
- Port of Los Cristianos
- Port of Playa Blanca
- Port of San Sebastián
- Puerto De Jandia
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Puerto del Carmen
- Puertollano Train Station
- Reus Train Station
- Rivas, Iluscar
- Salamanca Train Station
- San Sebastián
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Santander Train Station
- Santiago Train Station
- Segovia
- Sevilla Dos Hermanas
- Sevilla La Negrilla
- Sevilla Santa Justa Train Station
- Sevilla Tomares
- Talavera de la Reina
- Tarragona
- Terrassa Bus Station
- Toledo
- Torrelavega-Blendio Alisauto
- Tortosa, La Botiga del SUV
- Tudela Saqamovil
- Úbeda
- Valencia Patraix
- Valencia Train Station
- Valladolid Train Station
- Vic, Garatge Estació
- Vigo Guixar Train Station
- Vitoria
- Zaragoza City Centre
- Zaragoza Train Station