An unforeseen side effect of the economic down turn this year is the unexpected car hire shortage throughout Spain. Car hire companies all agree that this summer the demand exceeds the supply and some agencies have seen their fleet reduced by as much as 50%, because the financial crisis has prevented many them from adding new cars to their existing fleets.

Places most likely to suffer most from the shortage of hire cars are the most popular holiday destinations in Spain where car hire companies have cut fleet sizes to reduce operating costs. Numerous travel industry experts have been warning about car hire shortages since the Easter Holidays. A lack of rental vehicles haas been reported in destinations like Alicante, Malaga and Mallorca.

This year more than ever it is recommended to book well in advance if you are planning to visit Spain and don’t want to be disappointed by either lack of choice or indeed lack of availability due to the hire car shortage.

"Most of the leading car rental companies have no solution other than to turn away customers who haven checked car hire availability" says a spokesman of one of Spain's leading online car hire brokers. "People are really surprised when they find out that there are no rental cars available in Spain. They are unable to book a hire car or in case they are lucky to find one, have to pay more than double the price they paid last year for the same vehicle."

About Car Hire Companies in Spain
Car Hire Spain offers rental cars from local car hire companies. The website checks availability with local car rental companies in Spain and compares the different rates, saving the client time and money. Customers are guaranteed to receive a personal service at all mayor spanish airports. Car hire can be booked online and also by telephone.

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