The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in San Sebastian are: Smart Car, Chevrolet Matiz, Kia Picanto, Citroen C1, Ford Ka, Hyundai Getz and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Spain vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Spain are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in San Sebastian, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Detailed FAQ on the rental process
There is also such a thing as the minimum speed on local roads. It depends on the type of a road. In order to calculate the minimum allowable speed, simply divide the maximum allowed speed to 2. Driving slower than the minimum allowed speed will also be considered a violation.
Any petrol station (except self-service stations) is a place where drivers can not only fill the tank, but also pump up the wheels and take technical water. If there is no hose in a car, then simply ask it from petrol station workers.
A large part of petrol stations do not work at night, but there are always petrol stations that work round the clock near major highways. It is also worth noting that at night most petrol stations accept payments by credit cards through a special machine only.
