2 WEEK CAR HIRE

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mdimond15
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2 WEEK CAR HIRE

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Hi All

I am arriving at Faro in August and have been trying to get quotes for car hire for the 2 week period.

The car required is a Ford Focus Estate or similar as we need to fit the all important golf clubs in!

When I travelled before I used www.allinclusivecarhire.com but they are quoting me £566.67 for the fortnight.

Any ideas on anyone that is cheaper?

Many Thanks
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I agree.....Travelrent
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Post by Barry »

Travelrent or Drive4Fun booked through Economy Car Hire so you have full insurance at no extra cost.
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Post by aussie »

TravelRent booked via Economy Car Hire Insurance is a con. I know this from experience of damaging one of their cars which I had hired. When you read the exclusions it turns out that hardly anything you expect to be covered is actually covered. Go on their web sites and go to the trouble of reading the terms and conditions. I hadn't done that until after the accident. I rang their office in the UK and got a rude awakening.
I rented from them because I believed it would be hassle free full insurance. It isn't even close. Apart from 3rd party it is more or less useless.
Any good tips from someone out there
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Post by dennisg »

We always use Airauto Car Hire who are based in Quarteira, but meet you at the airport. We have always had a good deal from them. They have a website giving prices.
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Post by TerryC »

http://www.auto-europe.co.uk

I've always found these pretty competitive.

I also take this insurance policy out. Its an annual policy but even for a single trip of 14 days I think it might work out cheaper.
http://www.insurance4carhire.com
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Post by Bluenose »

Keep them coming guys some great information here and most helpfull
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Post by Chris »

Same as TerryC auto europe and independent insurance. We have always used air auto up until now, but they are sooooo expensive this year, hence the switch.
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Post by snowbirds »

The best price we have found is with www.reservacar.com and you can get an online quote. Have just used them once, you are met at the airport and there's a good choice of vehicles.
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2 week car hire

Post by Alison »

The website's algarvedriver (alias YOR car hire) usually has good prices. We use the wonderfully named Zitauto - www.zitautorentacar.co.uk - their price for a Peugeot 207 estate per week is around 170E and for a bigger estate, eg, Ford C-Max or Renault Megane, is 230E per week in August.
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Post by drewster1964 »

I have used www.argushire.com and they will find you the best deal which incidentally in my case was Travel Rent ( as suggested by MC) for a Ford Fiesta air con 5 door or similar. Euro 266 and 4 euro per day for complete cover and peace of mind!! for last fortnight in July 08. Used Algarve Driver last year and no complaints although a bit pricier this year from the quotes i received. Oh and bluenose after the season you guys have had thought you would appreciate this advice.....one thrifty scot to another so to speak.

Have a great time. :)
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Many Thanks to everyone that replied
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Post by Bluenose »

Well drewster after the money i have spent following them this year i am looking for the cheapest car hire i can get, looks like i will be going with autocarhire its working out at approx £440 for 3 weeks.
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