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Although Magaluf is a great resort, with plenty of things to keep the average family occupied, it is always good to get out and explore once in a while! Majorca is a fantastic island with tons of things to see and do that you may miss unless you get yourself some transport. It is, of course, possible to hire a car as soon as you leave the airport. All of the major car hire companies are represented here including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, German company Sixt, and a host of local car rental companies. Chances are though, if you are one of the vast majority that are on holiday toronto hotels as part of a package deal, you’ll be renting your car either from local hire car offices in Magaluf or Palma Nova. There are loads of good quality rental companies in the resorts. All the major companies are represented but their prices will be significantly higher than the local competition. it is a good idea to be organized if you think you may want to hire a car when you are on holiday in Magaluf, and to book your vehicle well in advance. There are only so many cars to hire in Majorca and during the eight of the season demand for vehicles is very strong. The sooner you book, the cheaper that hire car will be. It s very important before you set out to hire a car in Majorca that you are fully aware of all the motoring regulations of the country in which you will be driving Spain!
Firstly you will need a FULL DRIVING LICENSE to hire and drive a car in Majorca. A provisional driving license won’t do. You must also be over the age of 18 to drive a car or a motorbike in Majorca. 18 is the minimum age that you will be able to hire a vehicle of any sort, but some hire companies in Magaluf require that you are at least 21 to hire a car. This varies so check around. If your driving license is of the old paper type and doesn’t have photo of you on it then you must also, by law, carry appropriate photo ID. Be sure to keep all car hire documents with you as well in case of an accident, or asked to show proof that you hired the car by the authorities. Finally, remember that as is the case in the UK and most other countries in Europe, you must wear your seatbelt at all times when moving. Belts must be worn is in both of the front seats and by anyone traveling in the rear seats of the vehicle.
Even though toronto hotels you might think Majorca is a small island, toronto hotels it has its fair share of fast roads. When you are driving your hire car on the motorways in Majorca toronto hotels remember the following road rules: The slip roads, on and off ramps, can be very much shorter than the ones that you are used to back home. Use your common sense and never be tempted to cut across the solid line on your entrance or exit to the autopista. Always wait until you see a broken whit line before making your maneuver.
As in England and much of Europe you must always make good use of your indicators when changing lanes on the Autopista. This rule is being strictly enforced toronto hotels in Spain at the moment after being neglected for years. Be sure to indicate in plenty of time before overtaking, and then again when pulling back in, to avoid being pulled over by the Guardia Civil, Spain’s no nonsense national police, and landed with a hefty on the spot fine.
When you go to collect your hire car it is always good to keep in mind the following checklist of things to look out for before you pull away. A lot of companies will rent the car with a full tank of fuel. It is always good to double check that they have “remembered” to do this. Renting a car with two thirds of a tank of petrol saves the hire company a pretty penny, and with today’s toronto hotels fuel prices will hit you where it hurts, in the wallet.
Also remember to make a full check of the hire car before you drive away. Check the vehicle both inside and out looking for any significant toronto hotels damage that could be blamed on you on the car’s return. Unless you have taken out the, often costly, damage liability waiver you will be liable for the excess if the company thinks toronto hotels you have damaged the car in any way. Report any faults that you think may be significant to your hire company, however small they may appear, it is always better to be safe than sorry. This is especially true when you hire a car from one of the local Majorca hire companies. Their cars are likely to be slightly older, with a few more dents and scrapes, than cars hired from the larger rental companies.
Remember toronto hotels to double check where and when your hire vehicle is to be returned. Many car hire companies in Magaluf have multiple offices, Majorca wide so confirm toronto hotels that you are sure where your car is to be returned. Car hire companies can, and will, charge for at cars returned late. You may well be charged toronto hotels for an extra day’s rental if you return your vehicle in bad time.
In Spain the following speed limits apply: a maximum of 50 kmph (30 mph) in the town, or built up areas, 90 or 100kmph (62 mph) on the open road or A roads and 120kmph (74 mph) on the autopista or motorway. Any Child that is in a hire car in Spain must not travel in the front passenger seat of the vehicle unless there is an appropriate safety system for restraining the child safely. toronto hotels In the car’s rear seats kids under the height of 135cm (4 ft 5 inches) must use an appropriate safety device and/or restraint.
toronto hotels The law against Drinking and driving in Spain and Majorca are even more strict than those in the UK. If you are caught even a tiny amount over the limit there is a very good chance that you will face a huge fine. The legal limit is 0.05mg of alcohol. This is the equivalent of ONE SMALL BEER. If you are well over the limit you will be going to prison. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. It’s not worth it.
Do not be surprised if the fuel at your local petrol station in Magaluf is almost toronto hotels as expensive as it is at home. There used to be a marked difference in prices when the Euro was weaker against the pound but now the difference is negligible. Expect to pay the Euro equivalent to that which you pay at home. So £1.20 a litre will be roughly €1.20.