One way Self Drive van hire from UK to Spain and Spain to the UK
One way Self Drive van hire from UK to Spain and Spain to the UK
A: If you are booking the vehicle more than 3 weeks in advance then we only require your name and contact telephone number, we do not require a holding deposit, however all bookings must to be confirmed and paid for, 3 weeks before you travel. Failiure to confirm and pay for your vehicle will result in your booking being cancelled and the vehicle given to another customer.
If you are looking to travel within 3 weeks of booking the vehicle, we will need to take all details relating to the vehicle hire, including drivers names, contact numbers, collection times, and payment details.
Q: How old must the drivers be?
A: You or your driver need to be over 27 years of age and held a full drivers licence for at least 2 years, we are able to lower the age limit to 25, however there is a one off £50.00 charge for this, and as above, must have held a full licence for at least 2 years.
A: On collection of the vehicle we need to see drivers licences and passports for all of the drivers.
A: Yes, your pets are more than welcome to travel in the vehicle with you, please make sure to have all of the correct documents required for pet travel,
We do ask that you return the vehicle in a clean condition after transporting your pets, Failiure to do so will incur a £50 valeting charge.
Q: Can I drop the vehicle off at weekends and out of hours?
A: Yes, arrangments can be made for this.
Q: What size do I book the vehicle on the ferry as?
A: All details can be found if you Click Here
A: No, we do not have tail lifts, tail lifts increase the unlaiden weight of the vehicle, therfore reducing the ammount you can load in to the vehicle.
Q: Do the vehicle have tow bars?
A: No
Q: How much fuel will I use?
A: Fuel cost depends on your choice of route, the vehicle type, weight, and driving style, to travel between Northern France and Alicante allow an average costs 300.00€ in fuel, or the Costa Del Sol 400.00€,
Between Alicante and Santander or Bilbao on average is around 150.00€ or from Malaga 230.00€
Fuel in the UK will depend on where you are travelling To or From.
Costs are provided as a guide only.
Q: How much are the toll roads?
A: If you choose to use the toll roads between Northern France and Alicante on average you can spend 200.00€, however toll costs can be avoided if your route is planned carefully.
Travelling between Alicante and Santander or Bilbao you can avoid the toll roads, however we advise paying the toll between Madrid / Zaragoza and Burgos, as to avoid this toll will cost as much in fuel but will add much more time to your journey.
Travelling between Malaga and Santander or Bilbao the toll roads are easily avoided with careful planning.
Costs are provided as a guide only
Q: How many seats are there in the vehicle?
A: 3 seats, Driver plus 2 passengers all with full seat belts.
Q: What is the best Ferry route to take?
A: Our recommendation is generally to use the routes between Portsmouth/Plymouth and Santander/Bilbao. When you compare the cost of using these routes against the additional costs for fuel / road tolls / overnight stops you may need driving through France, it really does start to make sense.
Q: Can I use the Eurotunnel?
A: Yes you can BUT, on the standard train you are only allowed 3 cubic meters of load, this is about the sizein the back of a Land Rover Discovery,
If you have more than 3 cubic meters of load then you will have to go on the freight train, if this is the case it is cheaper to cross the channel using the ferry between Dover and Calais.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us
Call us from the UK on 01794 884825 or from Spain (0034)965023177
