Rent a car La Palma » Monta car hire

Generally the same traffic rules are applied as in all other EU-countries. Except from a few legal exceptions and local "customs", there is nothing unusual.

General rules:

Yellow zig-zag lines or solid lines along the street edge mean no-parking zone, blue lines mean limited time for parking.

Fasten seat belts: anyone who is sitting on a seat with seat belt needs to fasten it. If not, you can quickly get a traffic fine of up to 300 € (per Person!).

Mobile phones in the car:: As in other EU-countries, making calls with mobile phones without hands-free system is prohibited while driving. Also headsets are prohibited. In this case the fine can be 90 € and more.

Towing using private vehicles is strictly prohibited.

Obligation of lights during the day: no

Passing lanes / fast lanes:

Click here to see larger image. You can see these "passing lanes" for slow cars and trucks, particularly in mountain roads. They are located in small sections at the right side of the road, clearly marked by thick lines. If you have fast vehicles behind you, it will be very welcomed if you enqueue into this lane. At the end of this lane, vehicles on your left side have right of way, you even have to stop to let them pass, ATTENTION: there is no " late merge or zipper method"

„Indicating“

Common on La Palma: if the driver of the first car of a car queue wants to make a turn and for example the left indicator is blinking, then all the other cars behind him will also blink with the left indicator, passing the "blinking-signal" through to the end of the queue, altough they don't have the intention to turn. Where might this come from...

Alcohol-levels:

For all drivers in general:

0,5 per thousand per liter of blood/ 0,25 parts per thousand in breathing air

For men this means approx. 0,6 liter beer, 0,25 liter wine or 80 ml liquor, for women barely 0,5 liter beer, 200 ml wine or 60 ml liquor.

For drivers with a recent license

0,3 parts per thousand per liter of blood/0,15 parts per thousand in breathing air

For men this means approx. 0,33 l beer, 150 ml wine or 40 ml liquor, women can have a maximum of 150 liter beer, 100 ml wine or 20 ml liquor.

A drunk driver not only has to face high fines, you might also face prison.

Speed limits, unless otherwise specified:

90 km/h for country roads (100 km/h for roads with 2 lanes, with a continuous line or a side-stripe of at least 1,50 m wide)

50 km/h within the localities

Highway generally 120 km/h

Roundabout circulation in Spain

Here a few rules about the spanish roundabout circulation:

• Always drive right into the roundabout

• Vehicles driving in the roundabout have right of way, also bicycles

• Indicate to leave the roundabout

• In case of a roundabout with two lanes, those driving on the outer lane have right of way

• Only when you want to take the next exit you drive into the outer lane, before always use the inner lane. Before the desired exit change into the outer lane

• If it is not possible to change from the inner to the outer lane right away, the one driving in the inner lane must always give way to those driving in the outer lane

• Before changing lanes blinking is required

• If changing lanes is not posibble due to traffic, it's better to drive an extra round.

Motor vehicles

In each automobile there must be a reflective safety vest, which you have to wear for example in case of a breakdown on a country road or highway when leaving the vehicle.

In each automobile there must be 2 warning triangles, no first aid kit.

An At gas stations motor, lights, radio and mobile phones need to be switched off.

Making phone calls is only allowed using a hands-free system.

Straight driving drivers have right of way, if motor vehicles turn left or right

Stopping on country roads or highways to pick up hitch-hiker is not allowed

Radar warning devices are prohibited

Persons, smaller than 1.50m, need to use special child seats.

You have to wait in case of a traffic jam before or inside a tunnel or a underpass, until the entrance is free again. In case of stop and go traffic in a tunnel, motors need to be turned off and hazard warning lights and parking light need to be switched on.

Dogs also need to be strapped on.

To carry spare cans filled with gasoline is prohibited in Spain. Only special plastic canisters filled at the gas station are allowed.

If it's not possible to keep the minimum speed, hazard warning lights need to be switched on.

Motorcycles and bycicles

Outside build-up areas wearing a helmet is required for cyclists

The alcohol level for cyclists is 0,5 parts per thousands in blood and 0,30 parts per thousand in breathing air

At dawn or darkness cyclists outside build-up areas need to wear a reflective piece of clothing or a reflective strip, which is visible at a distance of 150 m.

Spanisch vocabulary, all about the car

I need = yo necesito

The help = la ayuda

The doctor = el médico/la médica

The police = La Policia (Guardia Civil)

Ambulance = Ambulancia

The insurance = el seguro

The car = el coche

The accident = el accidente

The damage = la avería

The motor damage = la avería del motor

The breakdown service = el servicio de grúa

The liegt = la luz

The indicator = el intermitente

Where ist the next gas station? = ¿Dónde está la gasolinera más próxima?

The gas station = la gasolinera

To refuel = repostar

Motor oil = aceite de motor

Diesel = el gasoil

Super unleaded = gasolina super sin plomo

Regular petrol (gasoline)= gasolina normal

Full tank please = lleno por favor

Go left = a la izquierda

Go right = a la derecha

Straigt ahead= todo recto

The traffic light = el semáforo

The crossing = el cruce

The turn= la curva

The tire = el neumático / la goma

Thre street = la calle

The license plate = la matrícula

Compared to most of the low-cost car rentals: NONE AT ALL! The rate we mention is the absolute final.

No.

No, we think this procedure is untrustworthy!

SOf course. All local car rentals work at the "Parking Meeting Point" directly at the terminal. It is in 2 minutes walking distance. For a precise description: here.

AAt the aiport in the car park P1 parking deck S-2 in the A-area "PARKING MEETING POINT" - you find a detailed description also to print: here

Principally the rental car is returned directly in the car park at the flight terminal. Other locations such as the port of Santa Cruz or near Puerto Naos - Los Llanos - El Paso - are posibble after agreement.

Principally yes, please on request.

In case of an accident please follow these steps::

1. 1

   Call us at +34- 649410082/ -83/ -84 or -85. We understand english and are available for you right away and inform the police if necessary.

2. 2

   In case of an accident with passenger injury (damage) please call 112 or +34 - 922 18 50 00 and ask for "English".

The important information such as general terms and conditions, insurance and payment options are also described in english. A detailed explanation is possible on request at the time of the delivery.

Any time at: +34 - 649410082/ -83/ -84 oder -85 (English, German, Spanish).

Yes, this would be the Fiat Panda 4x4, Toyota RAV4 or the Kia Sportage.

No.

The payment takes place at the time of delivery of the rental car, preferably in cash or with Maestro, Visa or Mastercard. A down payment or deposit are not necessary.

You can make a bank transfer to our spanish account in advance of the whole payment or part of the payment. Bank details on request.

Included in the rental rate is a liability insurance (up to 50.000.000 €) with fully comprehensive insurance (car damage waiver). These are the following options:

• Fully comprehensive insurance (C.D.W. - car damage waiver), with the following deductible, groups A, B and C: 120€, groups D,E,F and G: 250€.

• Fully comprehensive insurance without deductible (S.C.D.W - Super Car Damage Waiver): only available for groups A to D.

• Always included is a passenger insurance & car theft insurance.

Not included, but optional to insure:

• Breakage of glass

• Tire & rim damage

Sillboard & underbody damage

• Not included in the rental rate are gasoline costs, traffic fines, general damage caused by driving on not asphalted roads. Also not insured are damages caused by brought along pets.

...also a third one, for free!

The car is tanked enough and at least half full. We rely on the fact, that the car will be returned with the same tank filling level as at the time of delivery. The refueling is charged with a cost of 2€/liter of fuel. We gladly hand over the car with a full tank and you return it full tanked as well - On request.

Basically the minimum age is 21. There can be made exceptions in the case of family trips - everything else on request.

As long as there no agreed cancellation fees, the amount is 20 € if you cancel within 24 hours or less before arrival. There are exceptions for illness or family related cancellations.