CERTIFIED COMPANIONSHIP · SEGG · VALENCIA

A trusted companion and driver,
for people who shouldn't
have to travel alone.

For sons and daughters who can't be there every time: we accompany your family member to appointments, shopping and errands, wait with them, and let you know by WhatsApp when they're home. Always the same trusted professional.

Hugo Hermida Berkowitz beside his car on the Valencia seafront promenade

WHAT IS HIJO DE ALQUILER?

Peace of mind for the family, real companionship for them.

We're not a taxi, and not just another carer. We pick your family member up at home, stay with them through the whole activity — inside the appointment, in the shop, at the event — and bring them home again. Always the same trusted person, no shift changes, with WhatsApp updates at every step so you can relax wherever you are.

We also accompany people recovering from surgery, with temporarily reduced mobility, or anyone who needs a trustworthy companion.

SEGG certified
Liability insurance (Mutua Madrileña)
Clean criminal record certificate
Real-time WhatsApp updates
Always the same professional
Hugo Hermida Berkowitz's SEGG certification diploma

TRAINING GUARANTEE

Certified by the SEGG, the Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology.

Not just anyone should accompany your family member. Hugo holds the SEGG certification, Spain's leading body for the care and support of older adults — specific training in communication, safety and basic first aid, not just a driving licence.

Hugo Hermida Berkowitz behind the wheel of his car in Valencia

ABOUT ME

You're not hiring a company. You're getting to know me.

I founded Hijo de Alquiler because I know all too well the worry of having someone you love far away: my mother and mother-in-law are both older and live far from me, and I feel first-hand the need for someone reliable when you can't be there yourself.

“My goal is to give every family the peace of mind I myself would want if someone were looking after my own mother.”

Read my full story →
Available 7 days a week
Payment methods: Bizum and cash
By-appointment service
Liability insurance with Mutua Madrileña

Every trip is 100% insured.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Whether you live far away or right next door

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Busy sons and daughters →

Living outside Valencia, or unable to take time off work. We go in your place and keep you updated.

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Independent older adults →

No longer driving, or simply prefer not to go alone. We accompany with respect, at your pace.

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Temporary reduced mobility →

After surgery or during recovery, for those walking with support. (Vehicle not wheelchair-adapted.)

OUR SERVICES

Companionship for every occasion

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Medical appointments →

Companionship inside and outside the appointment.

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Shopping and errands →

Pharmacy, bank, admin and paperwork.

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Events and family visits →

Celebrations, gatherings, church and religious services.

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Walks and social life →

Everyday activities and outings.

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Comunidad Valenciana →

Medium-distance trips across the province.

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Madrid and Barcelona →

Long-distance trips, with or without overnight stays.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps, always the same person

1

Pick-up at home

We collect your family member on time, in our own vehicle.

2

Full companionship

We stay with them through the whole activity, not just the drive.

3

Return home

We bring them home, with total peace of mind for the whole family.

PRICING

Clear rates, no surprises

Local services
From 25€/h
Valencia city · up to 40 km. 2h minimum.
Long distance
320
Madrid or Barcelona, round trip.

These are our base rates. For combined trips, recurring packages, or special cases, we put together a personalised, no-obligation quote.

SERVICE AREA

Valencia, the Comunidad Valenciana and beyond

We serve Valencia city, the whole Comunidad Valenciana, and long-distance trips to Madrid and Barcelona, with or without an overnight stay.

  • Local — Valencia city and surrounding area
  • Medium distance — Comunidad Valenciana (40–150 km)
  • Long distance — Madrid and Barcelona

Got questions?

We answer the questions people ask us most often.

See all frequently asked questions →

CONTACT

Book your companion service

Hugo Hermida Berkowitz

Certified companion · SEGG

Tell us about your situation

“My goal is to give every family the peace of mind I myself would want if someone were looking after my own mother.”

Hugo Hermida Berkowitz, founder