Underage Car Rental

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I am going to Almeria in Spain in April and would like to rent a car. I am only 18 which may present a problem. From looking around on the internet, most people say you need to be 21 with 1 years experience (I have the experience, just not the age). Will I be able to find a smaller company who'll rent to 18 year olds or does anyone know one already? And how much more am I likely to be paying?
 
Hugogo said:
You really arent experienced at the age of 18. Especially when it comes to driving in a foreign country. Im nearly 21 but even when i reach it i wouldnt be confident in driving abroad, even though ive never crashed and been driving since 17.

I didn't mean that I am an experienced driver. I meant that most rental companies require you to be 21 AND have 1 year's driving experience, which I have but I'm only 18.

I would never call myself experienced, or even good. I've had enough "omg, that was close" moments to realise I'm quite lucky not to have crashed yet.
 
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