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Exploring Costa Brava or Costa Dorada with a rental car

The city of Barcelona is famous for its sights and also these little cities and villages at the coasts of Costa Brava and Costa Dorada are attracting more and more visitors.

sportwagen-mietwagen-6g.jpgThose of you who would like to make use of the time and explore the beautiful landscape beside the city of Barcelona can use a rental car. No matter if you have an apartment at Costa Brava or an apartment at Costa Dorada you will be able to explore the whole region easily and confortably.

There is also the possibility to use the train instead of the car. However, you will not be as spontanious and flexible as using the train service. Therefore, a rental car is the perfect for exploring the sourrounding areas. There is the possibility to explore the rocky coasts of Costa Brava as well as the beautiful beaches of Costa Dorada. Also, you should experience the nice panorama street along the Costa Brava coastline.

Large companies, such as SIXT offer a good and comparable cheap service in Barcelona and sourrounding areas. To rent a car, you need to be at least 21 years old and need to hold your license at least for year. those who have not a European driver's license should be able to present an international driver's license.

Spanish roads have a speed limit of 50kph / 31mph in the city, 90 kph / 55 mph on open roads and 120 kph / 74 mph on highways. Also, a toll fee needs to be paid on so called "autopistas" marked with an "A" at the highway entrance. In "blue zones" - "zona azul" you can park in city areas 2 hours and for unlimited time in parking blocks.

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