First of all, if you are from America then you need to be aware that in Europe most of the rental cars use manual transmission, so if you haven’t used this type of car before you should make sure you that you practice a bit before you go to avoid embarrassment. You can ask for automatic but the chances of them having one available are quite slim, so be prepared.

The majority of rental cars will be fuel efficient – or at least they should be – but it is worth checking this with the rental company before you book in a car just to be on the sage side. Travelling in Spain by car is probably a bit more expensive than other methods but does provide a lot more freedom so it is something you have to decide upon.

If you are going to be taking a large family on holiday with you with lots of grown ups then be aware that some rental car service will provide quite small cars! You should check out the American versions of the capacity of the car you will be using before booking if you think this might be a problem for you again to be on the safe side. You should also take into account that in general the boot of the car is quite small, so don’t count on putting lots of large suitcases in it unless you have measured out the size beforehand.

It is probably not a good idea to pay extra for things like cruise control as in general you aren’t going to use them much on holiday. Especially if you are on a tight budget, picking low cost car rentals in Spain is definitely the best way to go.

It is always a good idea to research your car rental company before you book with them to avoid any nasty surprises that might be waiting for you once you arrive! A little bit of effort goes a long way to helping you get the best car hire for you and your holiday.