Private Car Rental Agreement Template for Montseny (Word/PDF Download)

If you are planning to rent your vehicle to someone else or need to rent a car privately while staying in the beautiful Montseny region, you must have a solid legal framework. This private car rental agreement (Contrato de Alquiler de Coche entre Particulares) is a legally binding document designed to protect both the owner and the driver, ensuring that terms regarding insurance, usage, and liability are clearly defined under Spanish law.

Instructions on how and where to use this document in Montseny

In Spain, renting a car between private individuals is a civil matter. You do not need to submit this document to any government office (like the DGT or the local Montseny Town Hall) for it to be valid, but you must keep it with you in the vehicle at all times. Follow these steps:

• Download the template provided below and fill in all the bracketed information.
• Print two copies: one for the owner (the lessor) and one for the driver (the lessee).
• Both parties must sign every page of the document.
• Ensure that the owner’s insurance policy covers "third-party rentals" or "commercial use," as standard private insurance may deny a claim if an accident occurs during a paid rental.

CONTRATO DE ALQUILER DE VEHÍCULO ENTRE PARTICULARES / PRIVATE CAR RENTAL AGREEMENT

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
De una parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Propietario], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio en [Dirección], en adelante "EL ARRENDADOR".
(On one side, Mr./Ms. [Owner's Name], with ID [Number], and address at [Address], hereinafter "THE LESSOR".)

Y de otra parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Conductor], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio en [Dirección], en adelante "EL ARRENDATARIO".
(And on the other side, Mr./Ms. [Driver's Name], with ID [Number], and address at [Address], hereinafter "THE LESSEE".)

OBJETO / OBJECT:
El Arrendador cede el uso del vehículo [Marca y Modelo], con matrícula [Matrícula], al Arrendatario.
(The Lessor grants the use of the vehicle [Make and Model], license plate [Plate Number], to the Lessee.)

DURACIÓN Y PRECIO / DURATION AND PRICE:
El alquiler tendrá una duración de [Número] días, desde el [Fecha inicio] hasta el [Fecha fin]. El precio total acordado es de [Cantidad] euros.
(The rental will last for [Number] days, from [Start Date] to [End Date]. The total agreed price is [Amount] euros.)

CONDICIONES / CONDITIONS:
El Arrendatario se compromete a devolver el vehículo en el mismo estado en que lo recibió, haciéndose responsable de cualquier multa de tráfico durante el periodo de alquiler.
(The Lessee agrees to return the vehicle in the same condition as received and is responsible for any traffic fines incurred during the rental period.)

Firmado en Montseny, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
(Signed in Montseny, on [Day] of [Month], [Year].)

Firma Arrendador / Lessor Signature: _______________
Firma Arrendatario / Lessee Signature: _______________

Additional documentation required

To ensure total peace of mind when operating in Montseny, both parties should exchange and keep copies of the following documents alongside the contract:

• A copy of the vehicle’s "Permiso de Circulación" (Registration).
• Proof of valid "ITV" (Technical Inspection) for the vehicle.
• A copy of the driver's valid Spanish or EU-recognized driver's license.
• High-quality photos of the vehicle’s exterior and interior taken at the moment of handover to document any pre-existing scratches or damage.

Expert tip: If you are the owner, notify your insurance provider about the rental arrangement. Some Spanish insurance companies offer specific "rental add-ons" for private vehicles. If you fail to do this, you risk having your insurance policy voided in the event of an accident. Always verify the driver's identity by checking their original DNI or NIE card, not just a photocopy.