transport help wanted

julzdyer · Post by **julzdyer** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:28 pm

hello all.

just a quick question.

i am coming to carvoeiro for the first time in september for 2 weeks.
there will be my wife and i and our friends together with their 3 year old son, together with 2 sets of golf clubs.

after looking to rent a car big enough for the fortnight it seems very expensive. therefore i was wondering what the alternatives are??

we only need a bigger car to get from the airport and back with the clubs as a normal 5 seater car will suffice for the duration of the holiday.

is it an idea to get a 5 seater car and have an airport transfer too?

any ideas would be appreciated

thanks

Julian

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:08 pm

You have answered your own question here. 2 weeks in a clio or punto (with AC) and pick it up at the airport. Then book a transfer from the airport to the villa and return. It's about £35ew. Divide the total cost by 4 (kids don't count) and everyones happy. here's the link which covers both hire and transfer.
www.algarvedriver.com Mike,Chislehurst

djprescott · Post by **djprescott** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:27 pm

Mike, airport transfers are more than £35 each way, aren't they?
Dave.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:59 pm

A roof rack might have been a solution for the luggage but I can't see how you can get away with a compact sized car given that you will have to have a child's safety seat fitted for the 3 year old.

I would just go for an estate and accept the cost - it's not too bad when split between the two families.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:46 pm

The fare via Algarve Driver are 49 euros each way, I simple calculate to 70p per euro (give or take a few cents) Mike, Chislehurst