I am coming over to Camposol on 30th April flying into Alicante airport. Has anybody been asked for the International Driving Licence at the hire car companies, UK Gov site says it is not required in Spain.
Any thoughts please.
I am coming over to Camposol on 30th April flying into Alicante airport. Has anybody been asked for the International Driving Licence at the hire car companies, UK Gov site says it is not required in Spain.
Any thoughts please.
you dont need one ,just bring your full uk licence ,thats all they ask for ,George
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:45am
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We got one just in case but didn't need it as Brexit didn't happen but at least we have them if it happens in October. As per previous post just bring UK licence and carry it with you whilst driving.
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:56am
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I've just read the UK Gov blurb on this as I'll be driving there later, and according to them I won't need an IDP in Spain after Brexit. However, driving through France I will! Talk about EU confusion, can't wait to leave.......maybe someone can remind Mrs May and Co that we should have left by now!
Yes thats what I read, that was the reason I started the post, presume Santander ferry will be popular
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Was advised that while we are still in the EU your UK driving licence is all that is required. however, chose to get one now in case of any panic buying should we manage to leave and the process was quick, relatively cheap and I now am in possession of both so fully covered whatever happens
Hi thanks for all the posts arrived at Alicante yesterday no problems hiring car used
Record no extra documents required
You will only need an IDP if there’s a no deal for any EU country.
Posted: Wed May 1, 2019 5:53pm
Can I ask which car rental company you used and were you pleased with their service ?
Use Do you Spain best prices I booked through them and always used Fire Fly
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