Many tourists who arrive at the airport require their own vehicle for transport; therefore there are a number of car hire companies present within the airport buildings. National Car Hire is available, and a very well known car rental company. Customers are also fond of National for their low rental rates and high quality vehicles.
National, at Palma de Mallorca Airport, is open every day of the week for car hire arrangements, collections and returns of rented vehicles. Their hours of operation are from 07:00 to 23:30. Passengers arriving at the airport are advised to make an advanced vehicle reservation, especially during the summer months when car hire is in high demand. The easiest way to secure your ideal car is online, from National’s website at www.nationalcar.com. Online bookings are by far the preferred method for many customers, and are considered to be most convenient and secure as well. National’s website displays all the vehicle categories available at their Palma de Mallorca Airport rental location, as well as pictures of example vehicles in each category. At National, cars are always booked by category, or group, rather than by their specific make and model. Therefore, customers will receive a car similar to the example shown on the website. Using the passenger and luggage capacities indicated as a general guideline can choose the correct size of vehicle.
Mini and Economy vehicles seat four passengers, and have room for just two luggage items, and are therefore considered to be smaller cars ideal for city driving. Although small, they come with excellent features such as air bags and power steering. The Fiat Seicento 1.1 is an example of a car in the Mini category, and the Citroen C2 1.1 is found in the Economy category. Smaller cars such as these are also considered to be light on fuel, easy to drive and come with good rental prices. Slightly larger vehicles are available in the Compact category, such as the Citroen Berlingo 1.8 and Citroen C4 1.6. Both vehicles can seat up to five passengers and have power steering, but the Citroen C4 has an automatic transmission and ABS Brakes, while the Berlingo has anti-lock brakes and a manual transmission.
Families may consider hiring a station wagon from National, as these types of vehicles generally offer more space for luggage. The Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 and Citroen Picasso 1.6 are available from the Intermediate Wagon category, with room for between three and five luggage items. Some wagon vehicles have a manual transmission, while others are automatic. Standard sized vehicles are also automatic, with air conditioning, power steering and ABS brakes, and include the Citroen C5 2.0 as an example vehicle.
National has a large vehicle fleet with cars of all shapes and sizes, even vans, which are a good choice for larger families or groups of travelers. The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.8 is able to accommodate up to seven people, and comes with air conditioning, ABS brakes and air bags, while the Opel Vivaro 1.6 seats up to nine passengers, and is a manual vehicle with air bags and power steering. Hiring one larger vehicle can be much better than hiring two average sized vehicles. Another category available from National is the SUV car group, featuring vehicles similar to the Jeep 4x4 1.8. These cars generally seat up to five passengers and have room for three luggage items.
The primary renter at National, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is required to be at least 21 years of age, and to have the correct documentation upon collection of the vehicle. A drivers license, photograph ID or passport and major credit card is needed. In some cases, car hire companies may require an International Driving Permit, in particular if the local license is not printed in a Roman alphabet. However, it is always recommended to have an IDP when driving in a foreign country, and it is a required document by Spanish Law. Drivers younger than 25 may pay a higher rental rate than usual, and may also not be permitted to hire from certain vehicle categories. These car groups usually contain larger or specialty type vehicles. A major credit card such as American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Diners Club is needed in order to pay for the car hire period. The credit card used should also be in the name of the primary renter.
National has over fifty years of experience in the car hire industry, and is an internationally recognized brand name. Their main aim has been to serve the daily rental needs of the frequent airport business traveler, but offers many advantages for the leisure traveler as well. Over the years, National has greatly contributed to the car rental niche, by helping to pioneer the corporate-account business in the 1970’s, and by also introducing the first comprehensive frequent-renter program. This program is named Emerald Club, and is today enjoyed by many customers. Members of the program have access to exclusive time and money saving benefits.
Further details are available online, at www.nationalcar.com, or customers can contact National directly, at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Address: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMIT01)
Atesa, Son Joan Airport
Palma
Palma De Mallorca, 7001
ES
Telephone Numbers: 34-97-1266001 or 34-97-1266005
Fax Numbers: (91) 3232724 or (91) 789898
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