Car Rental in Madrid - Common practices of car rental agencies denounced by consumer organizations

The Union of Consumers of Spain has reported a common practice among car rental companies operating in Madrid and other major cities. The cause of this complaint is that these companies charge a full day for a few hours more, instead of charging for the exact time that the customer has a car.

Hispacar.com spokesman in Madrid, one of the car rental portals largest in the country was astonished at the news: "The truth is that we disagree with the approach of the UCE and we do not see anything misleading in the attitude of the car rental agencies. It is customary to consider as each day of rental period of 24 hours from the time of collection of the car. This happens in the car rental industry in Spain and Europe. "


In general, car rental agencies in Madrid have a "grace period" that varies according to the company half hour to 3 hours. If the client supplies the rental car within this time interval, the company billed an extra day.

Hispacar.com The representative also said: "At today's prices does not pay rent by the hour from the point of view of car rental companies, this means more costs than benefits for the company because as a Reserve several days a worker must clean the car and a customer care delivery and collection of the vehicle. In conjunction with the client Hispacar.com adapt delivery times and return of vehicles so that customers do not pay an extra day unnecessarily. We also report on the hours of grace granted by companies and calculated the additional cost that might involve returning half an hour later to avoid unnecessary surprises.

About Hispacar.com

Hispacar is a car rental broker that operates in Spain. Through its Web site helps you save time and money by comparing prices of the major rental companies. Rental cars are available according to the philosophy of "lowest price" and can be booked online or by phone. For over 8 years Hispacar.com guarantees all its customers the lowest prices on the car rental market.

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Renault and Athlon Car hire electrical

Renault and the car leasing company Athlon Car Electric cars offer to mutual customers, according to both companies in a statement.

The objective of this agreement is to get electric cars as many drivers as possible to be available from 2011.

According to Renault, 80% of Europeans who use their car every day, I used for distances less than 60 miles a day, distance from the deck with lithium batteries for electric cars.


Athlon Car Lease International is part of De Lage Landen, a provider of financial products owned by Rabobank. The company offers its car rental services in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

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VictoriaCars successfully introduced in the WTM 2009, its new service for car hire in Barcelona and Madrid

The World Travel Market 2009 has closed its doors for another year. This international travel fair has served as a bridge to connect VictoriaCars with major players in the sector of car hire in Spain.

He sensed in advance, the celebration of the 30th edition of the World Travel Market in London, has been a resounding success. Despite the economic situation which is the market and the latest data on international tourism, all agents involved in the tourism industry are betting on a comeback in the sector for the coming season 2010.

More than 60,000 visitors have passed through the ExCel facility in London, traders and representatives of the tourism industry worldwide have gathered at this event in order to liaise, negotiate and conduct business. Likewise, this fair offers its participants the opportunity to learn the latest trends in tourism industry.


With these same goals VictoriaCars attended the WTM 2009 as a participant in the Stand of the Costa Blanca. Attendance at this exhibition has allowed the industry to present its new service in Barcelona car hire and car rental in Madrid, two of the most relevant in the Spanish territory.

Many agents have been concerned with these two new destinations, as the pricing policy allows VictoriaCars agencies offer rental cars in major destinations at prices really interesting. This allows the partnership between VictoriaCars and their agents is pleasantly positive.

But VictoriaCars has also attended the fair to keep abreast of any movement interesting tourism related.

It is also at the World Travel Market which presents the latest trends and technological solutions that respond to the needs of the tourism industry.

Likewise, participation in lectures and seminars that have taken place over recent days have helped this year's experience has been really constructive VictoriaCars.

For more information, visit http://www.victoriacars.com

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