This is the model used by AVIS and other International companies. You pay both the transponder rental and the tolls. I am surprised that YOR want to copy the Avis business model. Next thing, YOR will be offering brand new cars, triple the price and very high charges for all extras. Hence the poll; ...

I voted for option 3 as this leaves the whole matter in my hands to act as I feel best however I wonder how the 3 euros for passing on details will be collected ? Will the hirer have to leave a credit card swipe and for how long is that valid? I wonder if Steen can tell us how many requests he has ...

I am not altogether clear on this. Get billed for motorway use by Via Verde and €1.75 per day by hire company or get billed for €1.75 per day by Via Verde to include all tolls? Pay 1,75 euro rental per day for the electronic device and get billed directly from Via Verde. This is the model used by A...

cereza wrote:For some reason I can get on via Google even though I can't get on directly???

Must be a cached page?

The server is back in service

sadly, nobody will take the money to speed things up. I wonder where the crisis is?

We're working on it - seems to be a hardware failure.

Please let us have your opinion and suggestions. You can select more than one option.

*poll option 1 edited 6/11/2012 from 1,75 euro per day to 1,84 euro per day (max of 18,40 uro)

Hi Michael,
Thanks, we're looking at it!

Its all just another way of subsidizing the stiff competition thats there in the car rental market. Yes it is. One answer might be to accept a car with an excess, save on that and get better insurance using e.g. http://www.insurance4carhire.com/index.asp?subRefID=0&curID=1&langID=1&refID=1808 - the...

When locks are replaced it is done at cost price for the client and the car rental company lose time, labour and revenue during the repair time. Unfortunately locks are often hugely expensive due to the electronic chips in car keys. The best way to avoid a break-in is to leave the car boot uncovered...

Please check http://www.insurance4carhire.com/index.asp?subRefID=0&curID=1&langID=1&refID=1808 - for just 49,99 GBP you get a full years Annual European excess insurance *Covers excess on damage to the vehicle, theft and damage to windows, roof, undercarriage & tyres. *Up to £4,000 per claim & £5,00...

Please also see the suggested walks on http://www.carvoeiro.com/info/walking

Using www.farotransfer.com or www.algarvedriver.com transfers to Carvoeiro cost;

57 euro one way or 114 euro for both ways for up to 4 pax, there is a 20% out of our charge between 22h and 7h - motorway tolls are included.

jimmyp wrote:Steen is it really true that it is 25% cheaper hiring from Lisbon Airport than Faro in high season?!

I've never had reason to compare, so I don't know. Logically it could be cheaper as the trade is Lisbon supposedly is regular all year round where as the Algarve only is busy for a few months.

There is a link on the front page of www.carvoeiro.com to http://www.carvoeiro.com/economycarhire If you wish to book through ECH and support this site. You'll also find valuable information on how to get the best price.