Spain in style - where can I rent a convertible?
Jun 29, 2023, 5:00 pm
#1
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Spain in style - where can I rent a convertible?
I am planning a 2 week trip to Spain. The goal is to start in Barcelona then up to Pamplona - San Sebastián - Bilbao - Haro - Madrid.
The goal is to rent a sporty/luxury convertible and drive. The problem is that I can’t find anything. I google it and only find economy cars, 4 door sedans, suv or vans. I am having trouble finding them on the big major websites like Enterprise, Hertz, etc…
I am looking for something that doesn’t restrict mileage, convertible as mentioned, pick up and drop off at different locations.
Does anyone have any suggestions or know of any sites/companies that provide that service?
The goal is to rent a sporty/luxury convertible and drive. The problem is that I can’t find anything. I google it and only find economy cars, 4 door sedans, suv or vans. I am having trouble finding them on the big major websites like Enterprise, Hertz, etc…
I am looking for something that doesn’t restrict mileage, convertible as mentioned, pick up and drop off at different locations.
Does anyone have any suggestions or know of any sites/companies that provide that service?
Jun 30, 2023, 1:39 am
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I hope you’ll have somewhere to park that convertible securely at every stage of your journey.
With conventional cars, I’ve seen thieves brazenly open the front door when it was stopped at traffic lights and swipe the driver’s handbag. Seen this a few times, and once from the driver’s own lap. Please take extra care with a convertible, keep your luggage sealed and locked (hopefully the boot) and keep everything essential hidden close to your skin. If a glove compartment can be opened quickly, even this can be accessed while you are waiting for some lights to change.
I can’t imagine what the insurance costs must be for renting this kind of vehicle out to tourists staying in major cities.
With conventional cars, I’ve seen thieves brazenly open the front door when it was stopped at traffic lights and swipe the driver’s handbag. Seen this a few times, and once from the driver’s own lap. Please take extra care with a convertible, keep your luggage sealed and locked (hopefully the boot) and keep everything essential hidden close to your skin. If a glove compartment can be opened quickly, even this can be accessed while you are waiting for some lights to change.
I can’t imagine what the insurance costs must be for renting this kind of vehicle out to tourists staying in major cities.
Jun 30, 2023, 2:04 am
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Fully agree -- do park the car in fully covered, 24h monitored garages just in case. Spain is a place where it is not uncommon for undesired individuals to scratch with a key other people's (good) cars just out of jealousy. You obviously will reduce the risk of that happening if you do not park in the streets.
Have you checked Sixt? They should have decent cars, and sometimes they can guarantee specific models.
Have you checked Sixt? They should have decent cars, and sometimes they can guarantee specific models.
Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 am
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Fully agree -- do park the car in fully covered, 24h monitored garages just in case. Spain is a place where it is not uncommon for undesired individuals to scratch with a key other people's (good) cars just out of jealousy. You obviously will reduce the risk of that happening if you do not park in the streets.
Have you checked Sixt? They should have decent cars, and sometimes they can guarantee specific models.
Have you checked Sixt? They should have decent cars, and sometimes they can guarantee specific models.
I have checked Sixt. I have even checked Expedia, Kayak, and a whole bunch more but havent really found much.
Jun 30, 2023, 3:54 am
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I have set up my hotels and they all have parking where they store/supervise the vehicles. Also I am purchasing extensive travel insurance that includes car rental damage and lost or stolen goods in the vehicle.
I have checked Sixt. I have even checked Expedia, Kayak, and a whole bunch more but havent really found much.
I have checked Sixt. I have even checked Expedia, Kayak, and a whole bunch more but havent really found much.
Jun 30, 2023, 1:27 pm
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And it may be an issue of the one way rental. Not ending up in the same place as you start, they may not want to lose the nice car.
Also, may be the time of year? When are you going?
I found convertibles at Sixt for Barcelona-Madrid:
Also, may be the time of year? When are you going?
I found convertibles at Sixt for Barcelona-Madrid:
Last edited by pbiflyer; Jun 30, 2023 at 1:32 pm