Car hire in the Algarve

• Unlimited mileage
• Third party insurance
• All additional drivers
• Collision Damage Waiver (subject to Excess)
• Booster/baby seats (on request - first is included, additional at Euros 15.00 eachper week)

Insurance deposit or excess waiver (Super CDW). Please note that the rental insurance carries an excess in the event of accidental damage for which you will be liable. You have two options. The rental company will automatically offer you additional insurance, which removes the accidental damage excess and acts as a fully comprehensive insurance, this amount varies according to the size of car (see below). You are not obliged to take this. If you do not then you will be liable to pay the excess in the event of damage. The rental company will request a credit card imprint from you on arrival to cover this. This will be returned to you if the car is returned undamaged.

• Delivery/collection at your villa
• Out-of-hours delivery/collection (€15)
• Green card for Spain (€7.50/day)
• Personal Accident Insurance (€6/day/car) - please check benefits locally with hire company

Please note: all optional charges are payable locally at time of collection.

• Fuel
• Traffic fines
• Parking charges
• Damage to tyres, windows, locks or side mirrors
• Insurance of personal belongings left in an unattended vehicle

Notes

• Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and there is an additional “young driver” levy of €5 per day for 21 year olds. A valid licence must have been held for 1 year.
• We allow a four hour grace period to customers returning vehicles, after which a full day rental will be charged, unless otherwise agreed in advance.
• If you wish to extend your period of rental, you must inform us at least 24 hours before the expiration of the original agreement. It is a legal requirement that new paperwork is issued and handed to you.
• We offer a wide selection of vehicles. If there is more than one vehicle type in your chosen Group, we cannot guarantee which of those vehicle types will be available. If no vehicle from the reserved group is available, we will supply a similar or better vehicle at no extra charge.
• The vehicle supplied may not correspond precisely with the picture shown above.
• All insurances are invalidated if it is discovered that the driver has been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In Portugal you drive on the right-hand side of the road (i.e. the opposite side to the UK). Always be aware and think carefully before pulling out of a junction! Your car will be a left-hand drive model. Make sure you’re confident enough to handle the differences.

Driving in Portugal is easy, but one should be aware that junction layouts are sometimes a little “strange” and the behaviour of local drivers can be “impatient”. Nevertheless, with a sensible attitude, UK drivers will find no problems in getting around.

Do not be tempted to exceed the speed limits - you may be stuck with a substantial “on the spot” fine.

It is a legal requirement in Portugal that you carry an identification document (i.e. your passport) at all times. When driving you must have your driving licence with you as well as all legal paperwork of the car (i.e. all the documents you are given when collecting the vehicle).

Never lose your temper with another driver and remonstrate in any way. You will not change his or her original opinion! Just carry on and enjoy your holiday! If you are involved in an accident of any kind, the police should be called immediately (dial 112 from any phone).

If you suffer a breakdown and have to stop on the road, it is a legal requirement to place a red warning triangle (supplied with the vehicle) on the road approximately 50 metres before your vehicle.

Pay careful attention to traffic lights. Unlike in the UK, the lights will be on your side of the junction only (i.e. not repeated on the far side of the junction). Flashing amber means “you may proceed with caution”, so when turning left or right don’t wait for a green signal.

Never pull across to the opposite side of the road to park - this is illegal in Portugal. You may only park in the same direction as the traffic on each side of the road. Be aware that “zebra” pedestrian crossings do not have the same meaning or respect in Portugal as the UK. Others drivers may not stop for pedestrians, and pedestrians may cross without warning. If the pedestrian crossing has traffic lights as well, then obey the lights, not the “zebra” markings. Never wave a pedestrian across in front of you: another driver may not stop.

Roads in Portugal do not normally have cats-eyes. This can make driving at night tricky, especially if you don’t see too well.

Direction signs can be hard to see, wrong or missing altogether. Do not expect to be directed in a clear and unambiguous fashion - study a map well before you set off.

Please note that the Portuguese Airport Authority (ANA) charges €15 (plus vat) for each vehicle collected at an airport. This charge is payable locally to the car hire company when you collect your vehicle.

Just fill out the enquiry form below telling us your date of arrival and the number of days you require the vehicle for. Then just choose the vehicle you require and we will come back to you with the cheapest price.