We often get asked a question by a lot of people, and you'd think it was simple. Why do so many people, time and time again hire their cars from us? It´s all about our service and all-inclusive honest and transparent car hire!

Staying safe on the road in Spain can be worrying if you are unfamiliar with the country. There are specific rules which visitors to the state must follow whilst they are driving abroad.

Valencia is a beautiful part of Spain. It has a lot which it can offer people, and this makes it a highly desirable tourist attraction. There are many things to see and do, and a very appealing vibe to soak up.

There’s no doubt that Girona is a stunning location with a lot to offer the visiting individual. People often visit and find themselves fully immersed by the rich culture, the highly enjoyable activities, and the friendly atmosphere of the local population.

Travelling abroad can often be something that we talk about with a dreamy expression. The idea of being able to jet off to fabulous locales and spend our days by a pool in the sun is highly intoxicating.

Hire cars are a great way to get around when you’re on holiday. Think about it, no more waiting for busses, no more late trains, no more timetables and of course without the hassle of bringing your own car over and driving thousands of miles!

For anyone traveling to the area of Santiago de Compostela this October the world famous “Festivo del Marisco” is a must-visit event if you are a lover of seafood.

Drivalia have grown to have a national presence throughout Spain offering honest and transparent all-inclusive car hire at six Spanish airport locations. Here we take a look at why we have grown to become one of the most trusted car hire suppliers in Spain.

When you book your all inclusive car hire at Santiago airport from Drivalia you have the freedom to get explore some of the best places to visit. To try and help you get the most from your trip to Santiago, we’re going to be taking a look at three good days out.

What you’re looking for in a rental car and indeed in a rental car provider and what things to take into account when looking for the best choice car hire in Spain.

There’s no doubt that Bilbao is a very promising holiday destination. It’s known for a lot of things, but one of its more well known charms is the abundance of beaches which are dotted around.

When one of our regular clients invited us to try the food in his restaurant we were blown away so thought we would share it with you.

When you’re visiting a new location, it is only natural that there are parts of the experience which are unfamiliar to you. Let´s take a look at some top tips for driving in Spain.

Today we´re going to be taking a look at a few of the things that you can do to make the most of your holiday

Alicante truly is a great place to be for your holiday and with our quality car hire at Alicante airport, there really is a lot to see and do which is truly brilliant.

Ask any of our regular clients why they choose Drivalia and most will tell you that they appreciate the quality that they get when they book their all inclusive car hire in Spain with Drivalia.

Excitement, new discoveries and the promise of culture await people who take the time to go on holiday, but they need the right transportation to get around.

Spain is a wonderful place for people to go, and it offers a lot of different options for things to do.

Spain is a land of rich heritage and cultural identity. It’s also a location where all kinds of different people gather together for one reason - to holiday

Did you know however that Alicante is also one of the best places to experience traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine and dishes such as Tapas and Paella?

This awesome music festival features rock and pop music and attracts some of the world’s greatest artists for 3 days during the beginning of July.

Valencia is one of the most popular and important cities on the eastern coast of Spain. This coastal metropolis serves as one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean and is also a center for culture on the Costa Blanca.

The island of Mallorca is a truly stunning and beautiful place. As the largest Balearic Island, Mallorca is a popular tourist destination.

If you are looking for a place to escape, and want to while the hours away on a beach, we have selected 5 of the best beaches in Alicante for your enjoyment.  

The Guggenheim Foundation is one of the most well-known museum organisations in the world and boasts a series of iconic complex’s throughout the world

No matter which region of Spain you’re visiting on holiday this year, you should definitely consider hiring a car to make sure you get the most out of your stay.

Girona is a gem in the south-eastern region of Catalonia. This historical city has a plethora of beautiful architecture, interesting culture, and exciting tourist attractions.

Spring has sprung and the weather is starting to be great here in Spain. May traditionally hails the beginning of holiday season after the Easter rush and it is often a month when couples and families first consider taking a holiday.

Bilbao is a city that has been truly revitalized. This major Basque destination has long served as an industrial powerhouse but in recent years it has been transformed into a delightful tourist venue.

Valencia is one of the most popular cities on the eastern coast of Spain and is renowned as a tourist destination packed full of historical architecture, interesting sites and modern museums.

Javea is a beautiful little town on the coast of Valencia, Spain. It’s known for being steepled in rich history and having no high rise buildings as a result

With over 12m passengers flooding through the Alicante-Elche airport each year, it’s no surprise that the Costa Blanca is one of the hottest UK tourist destinations in Spain- both in terms of visitor numbers and in Celsius.

Bilbao is one of the most prominent and popular cities in the northern region of Spain.

In Spain, February and March are months packed full with exciting celebrations.

Historically, business has been office orientated – there is a traditional notion of working in an office and carrying out your daily duties within these four walls.

Alicante is a beautiful city on the eastern coast of Spain and is renowned as a popular tourist destination.

When travelling abroad, it is of vital importance to understand the speed limits and driving laws if you intend to use a hire car.

Hiring a car in Spain can be a minefield of confusion and charges so here at Drivalia we try to make the fuel policy as simple and fair as possible. We thought we would take another look at this often complicated subject.

The road network in Spain is arguably one of the best in Europe but toll roads are a concept that many holiday-makers are not used to. Lets look at toll roads, paying to use them and refuelling your car.

Spain is a country that is often overlooked for winter sports.

Majorca (or Mallorca) is one of the most popular and beautiful Balearic Islands nestled in the western part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Alicante is a bustling city on the east coast of Spain located approximately 20 minutes from Benidorm and an hour from Valencia.

Located in the central northern regions of Spain, Bilbao is one of the most prominent cities in this area and is the largest city in the province of Biscay.

With a population of just under 100,000, Girona is one of the largest Catalan cities and sits on the confluence of several important rivers.

Murcia is a delightful region in the southeast of Spain in-between Andalucía and Valencia.

As part of our continued development; Drivalia has recently opened three new offices at important locations within Spain – Girona, Bilbao, and Santiago.

Choosing a car rental company can be a potential minefield – there is a huge range of options available and you may feel overwhelmed with the amount of choice.

We want to give you the customer the bare facts so that you can enjoy a stress-free holiday in one of our high quality vehicles.

Discover Calas de Mallorca, built resort town on the east coast of the Balearic Island of Mallorca. Learn more here.

Destinations such as Benidorm and Torrevieja offer fantastic beaches, superb nightlife and plenty of daytime activities and amenities.

Driving during a holiday can be one of the most liberating and thrilling experiences.

For those who enjoy fine dining and eating out, Palma has a myriad of high-quality restaurants waiting to be explored.

Valencia is a huge metropolitan city and is the third largest by population in Spain second to only Barcelona and Madrid.

The province of Alicante is a gorgeous part of south eastern Spain and is bordered by the provinces of Murcia, Valencia, and Albacete...

The summer is a time for fun, frolics, and relaxation...

Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands and is one of the prime holiday destinations in the Mediterranean.

After just over a month our new office at Valencia airport is proving a huge success!

As part of our continued success we are delighted to announce the opening of four new Drivalia offices!

Tourism is on the up despite brexit!

We work hard year on year to offer the fastest service and this year more busses means an even faster way to hire your car.

You can now reserve your all inclusive car hire in Valencia this summer!

We are delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of our new Valencia office!

Can I collect or return my car hire out of normal hours?

New office in Palma opens!

With the holiday season almost upon us, have you prepared everything?

Providing your flight number when you book a car hire with us is really important and here we explain why.

Nobody likes waiting in a queue which is why we offer the speediest service...but how do we do it?

We are really excited to be adding the Nissan Juke to the fleet Summer 2017!

Parts of Spain have seen snow in the last few days and it´s been quite the picture!

We hope that you all had a great Christmas and new year.  We are already planning the summer fleet and it will be bigger and better than ever!

A brief insight into a traditional Spanish Christmas!

Important information about our opening times over the festive season.

A brief guide to what you need when you hire a car from Drivalia.  We also touch on some other things you should bring with you on holiday.

Why is a hire car the best option for your holiday in Spain?

A useful guide so that you know what to do in the event of an accident whilst driving.

...it has to be Drivalia! With 95% of our customers saying they would recommend us!

It has been a record summer for Drivalia thanks to our all-inclusive car hire and the Autumn has seen more bookings than any year before.  Why are so many people choosing Drivalia?

Here is a quick guide of what to do if you find yourself without your Passport whilst on holiday in Spain.

Our top tips to avoid problems with your all-inclusive car hire at Alicante airport or Mallorca airport.

Tapas is a centuries old tradition in Spain and a great way to relax and eat whilst trying some of the many local foods that are available!

With summer officially over we are now in what many consider the best time of year to come to Spain!

We have all done it - drive in a new car to the petrol pump and not know which side the filler cap is on!

It´s that time of year again when the kids are going back to school and tourism in Spain enters the next phase of the year.

El Campello is a popular resort for tourists and expats and is just a short drive from Alicante airport.

Often refered to as a concrete jungle, Benidorm has a spectacular skyline if you go high enough!

What happens when the Police stop you in Spain?

Due to popular demand we have taken delivery of hundreds of extra cars for this summer!

It´s true that Drivalia offers what is possibly the best value car hire on the planet and we have the figures to prove it!

Despite ordering record numbers of cars we are selling out fast for most summer dates, especially for the larger group cars!

Take a trip to Magalluff this summer and visit the Pirates Adventure for a great night out!

Just a short boat trip away - discover the historic island of Tabarca!

If you rent out your property then our new partnership scheme may be of interest to you!

More and more people stay in multiple locations and hiring a car is a great way to realy explore Spain!

Two years later and starting our third summer in Palma, our Mallorca office continues to go from strength to strength!

They are here and the Easter weekend is seeing hundreds of customers enjoying our brand new range of cars!

Important information if you are flying to or from Spain on a flight affected by the current strikes.

One euro car hire! Sound´s great doesn´t it?  It certainly would grab your attention.  We don´t hire cars for a euro a week but sometimes people believe that this is all it costs to hire a car... impossible.  If you are disillusioned with car hire in Spain then please take a few minutes to read this article.

It's that time of year again and the new cars are coming... andhave we got some great new additions to the fleet!

With the Easter and Summer holidays on their way we are already seeing record numbers of bookings and if you are thinking of booking your holiday car hire in Spain this year then here are just a few of the reasons why you should choose Drivalia…

Whilst everyone hopes they won´t need it, we should all be prepared incase we fall ill on holiday.

Many times people spend so much time choosing and researching the best car hire company at Alicante airport but then don´t put enough thought into which car to choose.  It really is important to give it some thought and make the right decision.

When you book your all inclusive car hire at Alicante or Mallorca airport with Drivalia there are a long list of great places close by to visit.  Calpe is another example of a lovely day out.

It´s been another bumper year at Drivalia and we would like to thank all of our customers for trusting us with their car hire needs.

Alicante is getting in the Christmas mood with some great things to see and do in the centre of Alicante City.

Booking a car hire in Spain has become a minefield of hidden charges, tempting deals, nasty surprises and frankly not knowing where to turn to get the best deal.  Here we take a look at the different packages available through Drivalia to help you know which is best for you.

Enjoy a few hours visiting and tasting some of the finest Mediterranean wines in Petrer, just a short drive from Alicante airport!

For many people who visit Spain regularly it is often difficult to decide whether to rent a car each time they come or invest in a vehicle of their own.  Unsurprisingly most choose to rent and we have taken a closer look at the figures.

Debit Card Car Hire at Alicante airport - Yes you can!

If you are looking to hire a car with a debit card in either Alicante or Palma then look no further than Drivalia!

Having a car rental in Alicante gives you the freedom to enjoy some great experiences during your holiday and what could be better than relaxing in water that has just come from a volcano!

We are really lucky that our customers love us!  It may sound like boasting but we are getting very booked up for the winter, particularly the holiday season and so if you want to get a great value car hire at Alicante airport or Mallorca airport then now is the best time to book!

As we look closer into how car hire in Spain works and as part of our mission to provide the most honest and transparent car hire at Alicante and Mallorca airports it's time to look closer at fuel options...

Over the coming weeks we will be writing a few posts giving you an inside look into the world of car hire in Spain and helping you to understand just how the business works.  Kicking us off is a subject that gets a lot of people fired up - when customers have to pay for damages to their rental car.

Nestled in Murcia's far northern nook, around an hour’s car rental drive from Alicante, this picturesque wine-growing town is off the map for most foreign tourists but draws Spanish holidaymakers seeking natural splendour. Yecla is on the edge of mid-level mountain ranges with evidence of prehistoric human activity, so it's ideal for walking trips, and the town also retains an alluring Moorish flavour to this day.

Hiring cars in Spain has become a spiders web if hidden costs and unpleasant surprises but here at Drivalia we are proud to offer our flagship "Ultimate" package which offers completely honest and transparent all inclusive car hire and it has been incredibly popular for so many reasons..

This little town is a few minutes inland from the Costa Blanca coast, and would serve as a calm, charming and unfussy haven away from the tourist trail.

Found in the far southwestern edge of Murcia, close to the boundary with Almeria, the coastal resort of Águilas is fairly remote but well worth the car rental journey. It's a town with lively culture, spectacular heritage and 25 kilometres of sunny coastline offering no fewer than four Blue Flag beaches. 

The weather in Spain is always great in the summer and this year is no exception but if you want to enjoy your holiday and make the most of your car hire in Alicante or Palma make sure you stay safe in the sun!

From the outside, Mallorca isn't a destination readily associated with culture, but down the years many famous artists, authors and musicians have spent time here. For starters, Joan Miró worked here for many years, Chopin famously wintered in Valledemossa in 1838 while Robert Graves spent much of his life living and working on the island. The truth is that you could easily spend your holiday on Mallorca wheeling across the countryside in your car rental from one superb cultural attraction to the next. 

With it´s famous night life, stag and hen groups and of course the all inclusive hotels many people have a certain view of Benidorm but year on year this unique place attracts millions of visitors from all walks of life because of the truly diverse range of things to do and places to see and once you learn a little more you will see that Benidorm really has something to offer everyone.

Journey by your Drivalia car rental into Murcia's rural interior to discover this culturally vibrant town, surrounded by rugged hills and known across Spain for its contribution to the national cuisine. It is at the centre of one of Spain's largest rice-growing areas, where the delicious "bomba" variety originates.

Set between the towns of Portopetro and Cala Figuera, this coastal nature reserve in southeastern Mallorca is a beautiful haven of wetlands, cliffs, beaches and sand dunes. You can head to one of the unspoiled beaches here, or explore the hinterland, where there's abundant birdlife and not even a hint of mass tourism to be found.

However experienced you are at driving, when you travel overseas some things are a little different and so we hope that you fill find this overview of driving in Spain useful to help you enjoy your Alicante or Mallorca car hire experience!

Drive in style and have a little extra fun on your summer holiday!

This small town is a car rental drive between Benidorm and Dénia is one of those gorgeous Costa Blanca destinations that manages to offer something to all-comers. For sun-seekers there are lovely beaches minutes away, if you're interested in the local culture then the town has a preserved historic centre, and if you want to be active then you have mountains practically on your doorstep.

No building in Mallorca, or indeed the entire Balearic Islands, is easier to recognise than the Cathedral-Basilica of Santa María de Palma, to use its full name.  The cathedral, built with local sandstone, is a majestic, record-breaking structure visible from many vantage points across the city, but especially from the waterfront, where it soars above the port. It's a must for any car rental visit to the capital. 

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This narrow gauge railway connects Palma de Mallorca in the south with Sóller in the island's northwest, but also offers a journey back into the Belle Époque thanks to its restored wooden carriage interiors and quaint old stations. And of course, as you wind through a mountainous landscape the views are absolutely breathtaking. 

Some tips to help you have a stress-free car hire experience when driving in Spain.