Frequently Asked Questions About Campervan Rental in Spain

Spain offers full cover insurance on all campervan and motorhome rental with a level of insurance excess that needs to be covered by credit card (Visa and Mastercard). The excess is between €600.00 and €1000.00.

Your credit card will be debited for this amount and refunded to you at the end of the rental after all checks on the condition and cleanliness of the camper van.

In Spain there is not an option to reduce the level of liability to nil.

We recommend that you check out the terms and conditions of each rental company before you book. If you have any questions about these, send us an email or give us a call.Customer Service Contact

All the campervan rental terms and conditions are available for every campervan and motorhome on Campervans.com. If there is anything at all that you don't understand or need further clarification on, then we are here to help.

You will have to be over 21.Only the smaller camping-cars and sleeper cars can be driven by 21 year old drivers. The larger campervans and motorhomes can only be driven by 23 to 25 year old drivers.

The campervan rental companies in Spain usually supply a campervan with basic essentials and you have to make your own choices from the list that we supply as you go through our booking engine. This gives you the choice to either take your own bedding etc or to purchase it when you get there.

Optional extras include bike racks, bedding, kitchen equipment, child seats, transfers, maps etc. They are all listed when you go through the booking process. This gives you the option of either purchasing rather than renting or taking your own.

Each rental company has slightly differing policies when it comes to supplying a child seat in the campervan. Some will charge a small fee, others suggest you bring your own and some include them for free. We make it clear on the booking engine which company does what. If you are not sure, please contact us.

The larger motorhomes have "garages" at the rear of the vehicles where you can store surf boards, skis, bikes and any leisure equipment. Bike racks are an optional extra.

All customers who are intending to drive the campervn need a valid, current car driver's licence. International driving licences are acceptable.

Most modern campers and motorhomes in Spain have air-conditioning in the main driving cab. The standard campervans and motorhomes don't have air-conditioning in the living areas.

Most modern campers and motorhomes in Spain have air-conditioning in the main driving cab. The standard campervans and motorhomes don't have air-conditioning in the living areas.

Not always. Check out the specifications of each campervan for exact costs. You will be able to compare like with like using the booking engine after you have added in all the extras that you may want to hire.

Yes, they will take you through how to empty the toilet.It is a clean and straightforward process. The toilet cassette is accessed from outside the campervan and is completely sealed. You will be shown how to open the cassette and how to dispose of the contents and where to empty it.

Yes, there are cancellation fees and these are clearly stated on the terms and conditions for each campervan or motorhome. The earlier you cancel the less fees will be applied.

Spain is really well set up for campervan road trips. It has a system similar to France in that local towns encourage campervans and motorhome to stay overnight as they know it will bring extra revenue to the town. There are also many campsites throughout Spain that can accommodate campervans and motorhomes.

We found this useful site that is updated by users and has a helpful forum. You may be able to find out some wild-camping parking areas for campervans and motorhomes in Spain here. Free Camp sites in Spain

We also list more information to help you plan your Spain Road trip on our Spain Trip Planner page.

Aires are parking areas set aside for campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight. They are often close to towns and villages and can be found throughout Europe. There is either no charge or a small fee for overnight stays and they are specifically for motorcaravans.

Yes, there are over 500 Aires throughout Spain and the rest of Europe. They are called Area para autocaravana or Areas AC.

Tourist information offices are throughout Spain and they will give you directions on where the Aires are. Carrying a printed copy of a guide to Aires in Spain or downloading an App before you set off may be useful if you can get a good signal on your phone or get internet access.. New Area Para Autocaravana are being added to all the time.

With an abundance of fresh produce in Spain it is eary to create delicious meals in your rented campervan.

There are gas cook tops in most of the larger campervans and motorhomes. The smaller camping-cars have a single gas burner which with a bit of ingenuity can be used to create marvellous meals.

Spain has a fantastic supply of fresh fruits, vegetable, fish and meat so sourcing good ingredients is easy. Simple meals work best. Try lots of salads and cook-top vegetables that you can cook on the gas hob.

All campervans and motorhomes have fridges that will operate all the time. Some have three-way fridges so work off gas, electricity or battery. Some have just two-way fridges. The smaller camping cars may only have a cool-box.

The gas heats the water in the shower and an electric pump which uses the battery system to circulate the water.

Grey water from the shower or kitchen sink can be poured into local drains. Disposing of the content of the cassette toilet must be into a designated dump station where the waste is disposed into a sewarage system.There is often a digital display showing the fluid levels in the camper.

The larger motorhomes have "garages" at the rear of the vehicles where you can store surf boards, skis, bikes and any leisure equipment. Bike racks are an optional extra.

All customers who are intending to drive the campervn need a valid, current car driver's licence. International driving licences are acceptable.

In Spain, some rental suppliers do include bedding and linen. Others don't. We always list what is included in the rental rate and what items are available with an extra payment.

You may pre-order bedding as an extra and pay for it on arrival.

Yes there are several toll roads in Spain and the following link shows all of them:

Toll roads in Spain

You are responsible for paying toll fees, so it is important to be aware of these roads before you travel.

Emergency phones are on the motorways. Call 112 for assistance. You will be given a phone number to call the rental supplier in the event of breakdown or assistance required.