Car hire in Spain and Portugal, without the surprises at the desk
Rent a car in Spain and Portugal without nasty surprises
Deposits, fuel policies, excess insurance and tolls cause most car hire complaints. We explain the rules from official terms and help you compare offers for the big holiday airports.
Car hire at Malaga Airport in 2026: which companies have desks in the terminal, who uses a shuttle, deposits from official terms and the fuel rules to check.
Car hire at Faro Airport in 2026: which desks are in the terminal, why the A22 is now toll-free, rental toll fees and the deposits in official company terms.
Car hire fuel policy in Spain: how full-to-full and prepaid fuel work at Goldcar, Centauro, Sixt, Europcar and Avis, the fees, and what consumer centres advise.
Portugal tolls in a rental car: which motorways are toll-free since 2025, how Via Verde transponders and EasyToll work, and the fees rental companies charge.
Discover Cars vs Rentalcars in 2026: free cancellation, late cancellation refunds, Full Coverage vs Full Protection and card rules, from their official terms.
Renting a car at the busiest holiday airports in Spain and Portugal: where the desks are, which companies operate there and what to check before you book.
Deposits, fuel policies, excess insurance, tolls and driving licences explained from official terms and government sources, so nothing surprises you at the desk.
