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Car rental in Menorca has become a tourists’ popular traveling choice as it not only saves on transportation costs but also increases the travel experience as compared to hiring a cab or catching the bus.
However, many tourists in Spain, unless you visit the country frequently, may not know how easy it is to hire a car in Menorca and what you should and shouldn’t do when renting a car. You may wonder whether you need to buy additional insurance, whether the company is trustworthy, or whether you have to pay for the fuel and what if the car breaks down in the middle of the road.
In Menorca, the rules for renting a car are pretty clear and simple. While you are booking your flights, we advise you to pre-book a car from a recommended car rental company, like Binicars. They will provide you with all the information for hiring a car and you will be all set to drive in Menorca.
Important Advice
- Do not prepay for fuel charges, unless you are sure that you are going to empty the tank.
- Make sure the car rental provides fully comprehensive insurance, with no hidden extras or EXCESS.
- If there is an excess charge, before you drive off on your holiday, check your rental car for any damage and take photos.
- In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, ensure that the car rental company maintains social distancing norms, such as well sanitized fleets, wearing masks and disinfected keys on delivery.
- Check the terms and conditions of ‘loss of use’ for car hire companies who ask you to provide credit card details. Most credit cards offer ‘Loss of use’ coverage, including Visa, American Express, and MasterCard.