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Cutting the cost of car hire in Portugal

By: BERENICE KORBAL

It may take a little time, but by far the best way to find the cheapest deals is to shop around and compare as many car hire firms as possible. You can use comparison websites to speed the process up, but they do not necessarily cover all available car hire companies.

When you pick up your hire car, make sure that you are getting full value for money. When making your online booking you will usually be asked to select your car size. If the car you are given does not measure up to what you paid for then you are entitled to your money back as the car hire firm has breached your contract.

Be realistic about the kind of car you really need. Opting for a smaller vehicle can really help you save, so ask yourself whether you really need a 4-wheel drive or SUV when a smaller scale estate car could do. Some car hire firms will try to persuade you to upgrade, so hold your ground!

Most car hire comparison websites will only compare the major car hire companies. It pays to do a separate search for lesser known companies and local car hire operators in Portugal. These smaller companies can often offer you a cheaper deal, especially for short term car hire.

Car hire companies that have branches at the airport have to pay extra taxes, fees and overheads in order to run their business from the airport. These costs are invariably passed on to you the customer, so you should see if your chosen car firm has any branches away from the airport area as this could mean cheaper prices for you.

If you are taking out insurance with your car hire firm, make sure you check over the policy carefully to make sure you know exactly what is covered and what is not. Basic policies really are pretty basic and you may want to consider taking out extra insurance options to give you the standard of cover that your are used to at home.

You may not know it, but your existing travel, car and even home insurance may already cover you for certain aspects of driving abroad. Check over your policies before you fork out for insurance from your car rental firm, as you may be paying for something you are already insured for.

When it comes to petrol, each car hire firm varies in their approach. Some will ask you to return the car with a full tank, the only downside here being that you have to remember to locate a petrol station on your way t return it, or face a hefty fee. Alternatively, you may be able to pay up front for your petrol costs and return with the tank empty, but this only provides value for money if you think you really will use a full tank of petrol while on your trip.

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This guide to getting cheaper car hire in Portugal was compiled by BERENICE KORBAL , a frequent holiday car hire user. They recommend checking the Decode Car Hire website for a good overview of rates for car hire Portugal and special offers on airport car hire deals.

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