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Car Rental
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CIEE does not recommend renting cars. Program participants have rented cars in the past, but
most have found it to be more of a headache than it is worth (high rates, outrageous gas prices,
break-ins, break-downs, and accidents). If you rent a car while in Spain, please keep the following
in mind:
• U.S. auto insurance is not valid in Spain.
• You will need an International Driver’s Permit in addition to your valid U.S. driver’s license.
• You must be over 21 years of age.
• Spaniards are not the most prudent drivers in the world, so be extremely cautious when driving
in Spain.
• NEVER leave any of your possessions in the car when parked and unattended. If you leave the
car, take EVERYTHING with you so someone else does not.
• Parking is extremely difficult to find in large city centers. Be sure to park your rental car in a
safe and legal parking space.
• Do NOT call the CIEE emergency phone to report any problems resulting from car rentals.
Finding a Place to Stay
You can use guidebooks such as Let’s Go or Frommers to find hotels and hostels throughout
Europe. If you are looking for more selection, or want to see a picture first, check out the following
websites:
• www.reaj.com
• www.hostels.com
• www.hostelworld.com
• www.hostelseurope.com
• www.europeanhostels.com
Useful ID Cards to Have in Spain
IYH (International Youth Hostels)
This card is available at travel agencies focusing on student travel. The card provides discounted
accommodation in youth hostels worldwide, at least those that participate in the International Youth
Hostel Association. This card is a must if you are planning to travel and don’t have lots of money.
Carnet Joven
This card helps you get discounts on the AVE, regular trains, and other services across
Europe (museum entrances, store and restaurant discounts). To obtain the card,
go the Junta de Andalucía office located at calle O’Donnell, 22. The office is open
from 9:00 to 12:00. For more information about where the card is accepted, go to
www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodelajuventud.
iNext Travel Card
CIEE offers the iNext card free of charge to all program participants. It can be used as an international
student ID card for travel, accommodation, entertainment, and cultural discounts worldwide.
It also serves as a global phonecard, and provides travel insurance coverage. However, it is
important to remember that fin most cases you will need to pay for treatment or services up front
(with cash or credit cards) and then submit a claim to be reimbursed. Please always bring cash
and credit cards to For more information on iNext, visit the website www.inext.com
NOTE: it is important to remember that iNext is a secondary insurance policy, which means it will
NOT cover anything than is already covered by your primary insurance policy– be it through your
parents, school or employer. For more information on what is covered by your primary insurance
policy, you must get in touch with them directly, CIEE does NOT have this information.
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