EUROPCAR Car Rental at Fuerteventura Airport

Fuerteventura Airport lies on the eastern coast of Fuerteventura Island, one of Spain's famous Canaries, and is nearby to all popular tourist destinations, such as Caleta de Fuste and Morro Jable. The island is not very big, therefore all areas are easily reached within an hours drive from the airport. Fuerteventura Airport provides an important gateway to this island, and also plays a key role in tourism for the area. Although buses and taxis are available for transport, visitors often rent a car from the Fuerteventura Airport car hire companies, which include Europcar. A rented vehicle from Europcar is the best and most convenient way to explore all the attractions of the island.

Europcar is one of the major car rental companies of the world, and they are present at thousands of rental locations throughout Europe. At Fuerteventura Airport, Europcar offers their customers only the best possible service, and vehicles which are all of the latest models, to ensure their reliability and quality. Their large fleet of cars are, on average, only 6 months old, and can be considered in excellent condition. Europcar also offers their customers all-inclusive quotes and will wait for you if your flight is delayed. Simply provide your flight number at the time of reservation. The Fuerteventura Airport car rental companies are mostly found in the arrival hall of the airport, but Europcar has a mobile office which is located in the car park, nearby their cars for hire.

In order to hire a car from Europcar, all primary renters should be at least 21 years of age, and have a valid drivers license. However, drivers younger than 25 will pay a higher rental rate, in the form of young drivers insurance. This is a small amount added for each day of car hire, and for each young driver registered on the rental agreement, usually up until a maximum of ten rental days. Young drivers insurance is a standard arrangement with all the major car hire companies at Fuerteventura Airport. In terms of the drivers license, customers will need to present their local license when collecting the vehicle, and will also need an International Driving Permit if from a foreign country. This document may not be required by Europcar, but is required by Spanish Law. It is used simply as a translation for the local license, and not as a legal driving permit on its own.

Europcar accepts all major credit cards for payments, for example, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Mastercard and Visa, but not usually debit cards or cash. It is also the renter's responsibility to arrange adequate insurance for their vehicle, which may include collision damage waiver or theft protection. However, find out from Europcar if their all-inclusive rates will include any types of insurance. Third party liability insurance is usually a standard part of the rental quote. Additional insurance may be required for one way hires that are taken on ferries to the other Canary Islands in the region, should this be permitted by Europcar. At Fuerteventura Airport, a one hire can be arranged in advance, and may be ideal for customers who are not planning to return to the airport.

Europcar Fuerteventura Airport offers their customers a range of vehicles, in all shapes and sizes. The largest cars available are van-type vehicles similar to the Seat Alhambra and Mercedes Vito, seating seven and nine passengers respectively, while smaller cars are the Renault Clio and VW Polo found in the Economy category. These two vehicles are light on fuel and come with more affordable rental rates than larger vehicles. Compact cars from Europcar include the Fiat Linea and Seat Leon 1.9, while Intermediate cars are similar to the Seat Altea XL, and are ideal for families. The majority of vehicles from this car rental company come with unlimited mileage, air conditioning and a range of other features, and may be of a manual or automatic transmission. It is best to select an automatic car if this is the type of vehicle you drive at home, as you don’t want to be spending your holiday in Fuerteventura ‘learning’ to drive!

Automatic cars are also suitable for hand control equipment used by disabled drivers with a lower limb deficiency, as they operate the brake and accelerator pedals of this type of vehicle. The device may also include a steering wheel knob for further assistance of the driver. At Fuerteventura Airport, hand controls should be reserved at least 48 hours prior to arrival, and are used free of charge. If a disabled person would like to be the primary renter, but is unable to drive, a designated driver may be appointed, who has a valid drivers license. Additional drivers for a disabled person will also not incur any further charges. However, additional drivers under normal circumstances usually add a few extra Euro per day of car hire.

Customers fond of renting from Europcar are recommended to apply for the Privilege Card, as they will then receive several time and money saving opportunities whenever in need of a rented car. This service from Europcar is available for all customers, and includes benefits such as the guaranteed application of company rates and Charge card options, priority counter service, pre-printed rental agreements and discounts with certain hotel groups in Europe. All further details are available from Europcar, at Fuerteventura Airport.

Address:
Fuerteventura Airport
Europcar Mobile Office Public Parking
Oficina Movil En El Parking Publico
35610 Fuerteventura
Spain

Telephone Number: +34 911505000

Fax Number: +34 913444951