A little getaway to the neighbouring country? It is always welcome. Before you set off to discover it, be aware that there are some differences between driving in Spain and driving in Portugal. Discover them with Guerin and hit the road.  

Bags ready? Now all you have to do is reserve your car at Guerin. Don't forget, if you are going to travel abroad, when you reserve your car you should add the complementary TOP travel assistance product. If you are not a European Union citizen, you must present your international driving license.  

On your trip to Spain, take your driving license with you, as usual, and don't forget to check the vehicle documents, the single document, and the green card.  

Now you're all set. There are more similarities than differences between driving in Portugal and Spain. However, it is important to know them:  

- There is a slight difference between the maximum blood alcohol level for newly incarcerated drivers (got their license less than 2 years ago) and professional drivers. While in Portugal it is 0,2 g/l, in Spain it is 0,3 g/l. For the rest of the drivers, the maximum rate is the same (0.5 g/l).  

- As a general rule, the maximum speed within towns is 50km/h. However, as of 2021, 70% of urban streets will have a speed limit of 30km/h.  

- Since you are just passing through, you only need to have a triangle sign. However, it is always good to know that if you ever intend to become a Spanish resident, you must always have two signal triangles in your vehicle. The use of both is mandatory in case the vehicle is stopped on the roadway. 

- In the case of motorcycles, it is mandatory to use the lights on 24 hours a day. For other vehicles, and similarly to what happens in Portugal, it is only mandatory in conditions of reduced visibility.  

- In Portugal's neighboring country it is compulsory to always drive with a spare tire in good condition and with the respective tools needed to replace the tire. There is only one exception: when the vehicle comes from the factory with a repair kit instead of a spare tire.  

Now that you know all the differences, there are no excuses. Follow the rules and avoid being fined unnecessarily.  

Whether inside Portugal or abroad, rent a car is only one. Choose the rented cars from Guerin's vast fleet which best suits your escapade and hit the road in the best company. No matter where you go, Guerin will always go with you.