2006-06-28 11:50:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Spain ➔ Other - Spain
As the others have said, full UK licence is ok. If it helps any, I found quite a handy guide to Spanish driving laws here http://www.andaluciarentals.co.uk/Travel%20Info%20Rules%20of%20the%20Road%20Spain.htm
2006-06-28 21:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by AndyG45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just had to say that driving is a great way to see Spain and the person who said otherwise doesn't know what they are talking about. Such a beautiful country and with a car you can get off the beaten track and really see the country. PS I'm from US not UK so you will have to get used to driving on "the other side of the road" makes it a little harder, when I drove in the UK I had the feeling the cars coming at me were going to hit me, but you get used to that. You do have to totlaly change your mind set.
2006-06-28 13:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just got back from Spain and my husband just took with him his UK licence and that was fine. I agree though make sure you carefully check the car over before you leave the airport and get them to write down any marks or dents etc. Also see how much petrol they have provided you with and get them to write that down as well. On pick up our tank was only 3/4 full and when we returned it with the same amount they tried to charge us for a full one. Just something to remember, but other than that you should be fine driving in Spain as long as you keep your wits about you.
2006-07-03 04:00:22 · answer #3 · answered by agneskrob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
A UK licence is fine for renting a car in Spain.
2006-07-02 03:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Needahand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full UK licence will do, just remember to take the paper part as well as the plastic card part.
2006-06-28 11:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by Fred Flintstone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Full uk is fine, check with your insurer though about having a green card, I used to work in insurance and for spain you had to have a green card issued by your insurer.
This may have changed nowadays, but its worth checking as we had a lot of people who didnt have a green card and were not actually covered when they had an accident.
Also check with your insurer if they cover costs of bringing car home if anything happenend and it was undriveable.
Nothing worse than having to fork out £200 just to get your car back home.
2006-06-28 12:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take which ever is easier to get or replace. Generally International licenses are very easy and quick to get and are valid in almost every country in the world. Many countries will confiscate you license for even minor traffic violations, So if you are pull over give them the one that will cause you the least drama to replace
2006-06-28 12:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uk license is fine, we hired one at the airport. just make sure you write a list of things wrong with the car and get it signed by a rep before you leave the car park. They are quick to try and blame you for any damage on the car.
2006-06-28 11:57:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picture license will suffice, I live here and can still drive on my UK license, but as has been said, don't forget the paper part as well.
2006-07-02 05:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valid uk paper licence is all thats required. Take your plastic photo too if you want but its not needed
2006-06-28 11:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by loadsatiggers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋