If you have ever rented cars in Portugal, you’ve likely experienced sticker shock when you receive the bill. Chances are that the final price for a weeklong rental was quite different than what was originally advertised. This is because almost every car rental price that is advertised does not include various fees, taxes and other hidden costs which can drive up the price of your car rental during a business or vacation trip.
If you are taking a trip to the Algarve region of Portugal in the near future, you need to make sure you are familiar with all of the different potential hidden fees which can cause your rental car costs to skyrocket. Here’s a look at a few of the major items to consider when making an Algarve car hire this year:
Airport delivery fees: Many car hire companies will charge you an “airport delivery fee” if you are dropping off your car at the airport. Your only other option to avoid this is to drop the car off at a different, off-site location, which might require you to arrange your own transportation to the airport!
Booking fees: When you call a company to make a car hire in Portugal, you might be surprised to learn that you will be charged a “booking fee” for making the reservation. This can extend to reservations made over the phone or online and cannot be avoided.
Mileage restrictions: Certain car hire companies will restrict the number of miles that you can drive your car over a certain period of time and charge you an extra fee if you return it with mileage over the set limit. This can be especially frustrating if you are making a car hire in Faro, where one of the best things to do is to take a car drive along the scenic coast and see many of the wonderful attractions in the small towns and communities.
Sarah Michaels has researched all of the deals for car hire Portugal has to offer. Yor-Car.com is a car rental company that services Lisbon and a large portion of Southern Portugal.
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