Fuerteventura Car Hire Tips

Contract:
Note that the car rental agreement includes general conditions that must be agreed by the user set by the Fuerteventura car hire company, and those terms are not negotiable.

Payment:
With respect to the payment method, normally Fuerteventura car hire companies require a credit card, no debit cards to be admitted.

Requirements:
You must have at least one year of driving license to rent a car. Some Fuerteventura car hire companies, or depending on the category of the car, it is also a requirement that the user is at least 25 years old.

Taxes:
Car rental tax in applying a VAT is 16% in the peninsula and in the case of the Canary Islands this tax is 13%.

Insurance:
It is very important to confirm insurance coverage from the Fuerteventura car hire company. You must check whether the base rate includes a comprehensive insurance, collision damage, theft, theft of personal items or damage to tenant and occupants. Some Fuerteventura car hire companies will ask you a higher fee when an insurance policy with better coverage is not being included in the initial rate. It is advisable also to check if the insurance includes some type of franchise (which would limit the liability of the leasing company), and insurance partial exemption from responsibility for the theft of the vehicle.

Petrol:
Typically you need to pay for the fuel consumed, return the vehicle with a full tank or pay the difference. It is highly recommended to return with a full tank because that is probably and it is proven more economical.

Surcharges:
If you are choosing a Fuerteventura car hire company that is based in the airport or its office is in the airport, usually there is a special rate for renting the car or additional charge. If you will request additional accessories or any special equipment (child seat, hands free, etc.), there are also additional charges. And of course, if you require a driver, you must pay an extra charge.


Mileage:
Car rental contracts sometimes may have limited or no mileage stated. However, at the time of signing the contract should state the miles approved, if it exceeds, you will pay the excess.

Travel Assistance:
Make sure to have a roadside assistance service in 24 hours. Save the road assistance company contact details to your phone.

Vehicle Use:
You must obey all traffic regulations. If the traffic enforcers fined the company, the Fuerteventura car hire company can identify the driver who violated the traffic rules and require that driver to pay the fines. In case of a mechanical problem call for assistance and remember not to force to push the vehicle, any problems arising from improper use could impact the cost of repair. Remember not to leave the car with the windows open or lowered. Do not leave or entrust the key to strangers or car-park people. These precautions will save you problems.

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