Spain car rental: Extra driver with recent driving license
I want to rent a car in Spain. My friend who has just got a driving license (less than one year) will be aboard, and wants to drive too.
Unfortunately for us, the rental companies I have checked want a minimum of 1 year for all drivers. Example with the company called "Enterprise":
Todos los conductores deberán tener una licencia de conducir en vigor con al menos un año de anterioridad al inicio de la fecha de alquiler y presentarla en el mostrador al inicio del alquiler.
Short translation:
ALL drivers must have had their driving license since at least one year.
Can I rent a car with an extra driver with less than one year of driving experience?
They must allow us to take the car at Barcelona and leave it in Madrid.
Best Answer
Yes you can rent a car with an extra driver. Enterprise will charge you an extra fee if the driver(s) are under 25. Enterprise will allow you to drive from one location and drop off at another Enterprise location. You will have to specify that in your reservation. However, the driving age in Spain is 18. So if your friend is less than 18, he/she will not be allowed to drive.
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