How Wiber Car Rental Saved Our Spanish Golf Trip (Plus 10 Survival Tips!)
Hello friends! Steinn and Hildur here.
If you have ever traveled to Spain for a golf holiday with two oversized golf bags, two massive suitcases, and a husband who is absolutely terrified of the heat... you already know that getting the right rental car can literally make or break your vacation!
We recently landed at Alicante Airport at 10:00 PM. It was 35 degrees outside, we were exhausted, and the rental office was closing at 11:00 PM. We were tight on time and starting to stress. But the moment we walked out of the terminal, the Wiber shuttle was already there waiting for us.
Their service was flawless. We got exactly the car we booked online a brand new, beautifully clean Mercedes T-Class. It was roomy, comfortable, and fit our golf bags perfectly. In the end, this car didn't just move us from A to B; it gave us the comfort, freedom, and peace of mind you desperately need when traveling beyond 50!
Because we want you all to have the same stress free experience, here are our 10 Rental Car Survival Tips (plus one hilarious near disaster from Steinn) to save your next vacation:
The "Beyond 50" Car Rental Survival Guide
Tip #1: Double check shuttle hours. Always make sure the rental company's pickup window actually matches your late night landing time.
Tip #2: Take a screenshot. Always take a photo of the actual online listing before you click "book." It serves as your receipt of exactly what you paid for if things go wrong at the desk.
Tip #3: Double check your fuel type! This is where Steinn almost ruined the trip. He actually grabbed the petrol nozzle for our diesel Mercedes and was seconds away from making a €600 mistake!
Tip #4: Photograph the fuel cap. Take a picture of the fuel cap label the second you pick up the car so you can check your phone at the gas station. The incredibly helpful woman at the Wiber desk told us that putting in the wrong fuel happens all the time!
Tip #5: Test the AC before you leave the lot. Never just assume it works. It was 35 degrees every single day in Spain, and the air conditioning in our Wiber car was pure heaven.
Tip #6: Choose a car that sits higher. Renting an SUV or a taller vehicle (like our Mercedes T-Class) gives you much better visibility on unfamiliar foreign roads. Plus, it's just so much easier on our 50+ bodies to slide into!
Tip #7: Book early. Prices skyrocket the closer you get to your departure date.
Tip #8: Bring your own tech. Pack a cheap phone holder and a car charger in your luggage. Never pay the daily upcharge for a rental GPS!
Tip #9: Do a photo walk around. Take clear photos of the car from all angles before you ever put it in drive to protect yourself from damage claims.
Tip #10: Refuel it yourself. Skip the overpriced prepay fuel options and just fill the tank on your way back to the airport.
Bonus Tip:Be nice at the desk! A warm smile and a polite attitude go a long way, and you never know when it might magically turn into a free upgrade! 😉
Why We Specifically Recommend Wiber
If you are a planner, here is exactly why we use them for our Spanish golf trips:
The Wiber ExperienceWhy it Matters for U
Locations Alicante, Malaga, Valencia, Sevilla, Mallorca, Ibiza. Covers almost all the major Spanish golf destinations we travel to!
Insurance "All Inclusive" Top Cover. No massive credit card deposit blocks and zero excess fees. Absolute peace of mind.
The Fleet What you see is what you get. We actually got the exact Mercedes we booked, which is incredibly rare in the rental industry!
Yes as you can read we absolutely loved Wiber but we also have a disaster car rental story, check that video out here:
Fun fact before we dive in: Did you know Wiber Rent a Car was actually launched in 2017? The founders saw how frustrated tourists were with the sketchy car rental market in Spain, and they wanted to build a company that guaranteed absolute transparency with zero hidden fees. Let us tell you, you can completely feel that difference!
