Helpful Information

Welcome to Lacunza ~ Living in San Sebastian ~ Helpful Information

Rent a car, open a bank account, check out books at the libraries?

Find out some helpful tips about living in San Sebastian. How to get around, how to open a bank account, access to libraries and culture houses, car rental, bike and surfboard rental, and more....

ACCESS TO LIBRARIES Koldo Mitxelena Centre

Located behind the cathedral. It is open from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. (Monday to Friday) and from 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturdays).
To be able to use its services you need a free membership card. You will need Two passport photos, a photocopy of your passport or I.D., and a letter from Lacunza. Takes around two weeks.
You can borrow books, CD's and videos and use also free Internet access (you have to make an appointment in the morning, and at 2 p.m. they will tell you at what time you can use the internet).

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

If you go to the bank, the clerk will explain you the process of opening an account.
If you are under 26 years old, you can open a free "youth account" ("cuenta joven"). You can get a youth card (tarjeta joven) for 3 € (only in Building Societies, not in Banks). You will also get discounts in trains, shows and different shops with the card.
If you open an account in "Caja Laboral" or in "Kutxa" you can get a card that you can use for public phone boxes and for urban buses.
Timetable: 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday.

BUSES
Buses are available throughout the whole city. With a bank card you can get a discount. You can obtain this card by:

Opening a credit account in 'KUTXA' and later you can recharge it from a cash dispenser.
Asking a credit card in 'CAJA LABORAL'. After a couple of weeks you will receive your card. To recharge it, you have to go to the counter and pay there directly.
General bus fare is 1.20Euro

RENTING A BIKE
Ask the school´s reception for more information. Bikes can be purchased second hand at Cash Converters in Gros as well.

RENTING A CAR
What will you need to rent a car?

Lacunza student card
Passport or identity card
Credit card
Driving license (must hold valid license for at least 2 years)
Minimum age: 23 years old.

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