The dreaded car hire,

[pato]

Hi! I'm trying to organise the hire of a car for my three weeks stay in Cvo in September, I normally use Steen's company but this year I decided to have a look around at the competition and I came across a company called Argus, they want £605 pounds for the three weeks rental as opposed to Steen 's £700. This price includes insurance, as does Steen's, and covers tyres, windows, locks etc. something Steen's company does not, as I found out to my cost a year or so back.
The quote was based on me hiring a Yaris auto or similar, anyone used this Argus company or have any info about them? I'd be delighted to hear from you if you have or do.

[sam]

No person experience - Google Argus car hire reviews

[e-richard]

The point is Argus are not a Car Rental company per se, they are a consolidator who simply book for you with any one of a number of local companies.

You may get lucky, you may not.

[tricky]

Send the info to steen, i'm sure he will match it

[James Faro]

Stick with Steen! Best to be familar with a company that you know and trust.

[laserblazer]

Send the info to steen, i'm sure he will match it

And consider annual insurance at www.insurance4carhire.com.

[martin.cork]

Pato, My favorite topic.......
You will probably be referred to YOR so it will be the same conditions. Best thing is to to consult Steen
and ask the questions first. I presume even if you take out insurance to cover the tyres,locks,windows
in the event of damage the car rental company will take your money and it will be up to you to chase the insurance company.
What happens when your car is broken in to and say the window and locks are damaged. Is this covered
by insurance under theft or not ?
I am sure the car rental company makes a good profit on the insurance to cover the excess
eg- €6 per day to cover €700 cover. Why go down the road of tricking things up, Excess should mean Excess.

[Laneside]

Hi there, I appreciate and understand the support for Algarve Driver but it's all about the money honey as far as I'm concerned. I'm back and forth to Carvoeiro frequently and usually hire a car if I'm there for more than a couple of days. I use, and I've said it on here before, a company called Auto Seasons and have done for 10+ years without a problem, they meet you as you leave arrivals and bring the car to the door once the formalities are completed, you return it as usual to the car park.
I'm back out on Saturday and this is from Auto Seasons........................

.................The booking for a 5 door Renault Clio, AC or similar is confirmed for 11 days at 298,57 Euros. The price includes insurance, taxes and unlimited mileage.
Arrival on 04.08.2012 on FR2503 at 15.05 hrs.

Best regards,
Luis Romeira

Now I think that's reasonable. Pato was looking for 3 weeks hire, I don't know what car group he was discussing, but I guess that should be 569.99 euros x .79 = £450.00 approx. (based on the above)

I've never had a problem with them, 2 years ago I had a window smashed through theft, a replacement car was delivered a couple of hours later and no charges were received for damage etc.

Nothing lost in checking them out.

[Sinkie]

Have been using Economy Car Hire for years and promoted them on this site before. Rigister with them before you get a quote and you will see who the Hire Companies are.

Not sure what you wanted so this may be more expensive, you also want to all the glass, tyres etc insudance for £14. Based on 1st - 22nd September.

Fiat Punto
4 Doors, 5 Seats, Air-Con
Fair Fuel Policy
£362

Collection Information: On arrival at Faro Airport, clients must proceed to the supplier's desk, situated in the airport car park.

The service at Faro Airport operates between 08:00 HRS and 22:00 HRS Monday to Sunday. When collecting a vehicle outside of normal hours there is an additional charge of 15 EUR payable locally. There is no out-of-hours charge for returning a vehicle outside of normal hours.


Driver & Licence Requirements: Minimum age 21 years, maximum age no limit. All valid driving licences which have been issued within the European Community will be accepted. Other driving licences must be accompanied by an International Drivers Permit. Drivers MUST hold a full licence.

Deposit Requirements: Full Collision Damage Waiver and Full Theft Waiver are included (with no insurance excess). Clients need to be in possession of a valid credit card to collect the vehicle. This MUST be in the name of the main driver and CANNOT be a pre-paid credit card, an AMEX card or a debit card and must have sufficient funds available. This enables the supplier to authorise a security deposit, which covers any parking or speeding fines, damage to un-insured parts of the vehicle, fuel charges if applicable, and in the unlikely event that a claim is made when the insurance has been invalidated.

Fuel Policy: No charge when vehicles are returned with the same amount of fuel. If the vehicle is returned with missing fuel, a refuelling charge of 15 EUR will be made plus any missing fuel. Please note: Due to refuelling logistics you will be charged at a higher rate per litre compared to the normal pump price.

Additional Drivers: An additional driver is free of charge. Further additional drivers are available for an additional charge of 15 EUR per rental, payable locally.

Child Seats: Are available for an additional charge of 3 EUR per day, to a maximum of 63 EUR, payable locally. (They must be fitted by a parent or guardian).

Booster Seats: Are available for an additional charge of 3 EUR per day, to a maximum of 63 EUR, payable locally. (They must be fitted by a parent or guardian).

Motorway Tolls: The Algarve's main motorway, the A22, operates an unmanned toll system. A toll transponder device is available upon collection for an additional charge of 20 EUR, payable locally. This includes 15 EUR worth of pre-loaded credit and enables clients to use the toll road without having to visit local pay stations/post offices. An option to add more credit to the transponder is available upon collection or during the rental.

Border Exit: Vehicles can be taken into Spain for an additional charge of 10 EUR, payable locally. Breakdown assistance will still be provided within a reasonable distance of the Portuguese border.

Additional charges for optional extras such as child seats, booster seats, winter equipment, delivery to accommodation, out-of-hours collection/return, border exits and one-way rental charges (if applicable) are paid directly to the supplier when collecting the vehicle.

[pato]

A few years agoI did get a good deal from a company based at the top of restaurant hill on the right hand side, just before the left turn into Bedrock and Bubbles Bar, but for the life of me I can't remember the name of the company, any help ? by the way, thanks to everyone who replied to my initial query

[joeysoap]

Locauto have a place on restaurant hill opposite Vimar restaurant. Don't know if it's the same company.

[bruce]

I think it is Locauto Joey - we have used them before and they were very good.

[pato]

I think it is Locauto Joey - we have used them before and they were very good.

I've just had a good price from Zitauto roughly £400 (517e) for an auto, all in.

[bruce]

I think it is Locauto Joey - we have used them before and they were very good.

I've just had a good price from Zitauto roughly £400 (517e) for an auto, all in.

Do I get commission ?
We have never had a problem with them Dave !

[pato]

I think it is Locauto Joey - we have used them before and they were very good.

I've just had a good price from Zitauto roughly £400 (517e) for an auto, all in.

Do I get commission ?
We have never had a problem with them Dave !

Yes! but I can't promise what It'll be