Renfe.com Bookings Errors

Oh, if I only had a penny for each time I've heard this cry or said this same thing, I'd be a wealthy woman. Renfe.es is a notorious website, and in my opinion, it's hit or miss. Last year I bought my ticket online without a hitch, using a debit card, this year it wouldn't take my credit card. Some have suggested getting the Visa card "verified by Visa."

BUT, a much easier solution is to go to raileurope.com or petrabax.com and buy the tickets through them. They add a $5 or so booking fee, but you can decide whether you're ahead by spending the fee and eliminating the aggravation.

At this date, you are unlikely to get any special web fares, they go on sale 60 days prior to departure and are usually snatched up very quickly. But you will at least have a ticket!

Buen camino, Laurie