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have you ever had to claim ? are they not going to take it out of your credit card and you then have to jump through hoops to get the excess company to pay out ?I have my own insurance to cover the excess (https://www.carhireexcess.co.uk/).
have you ever had to claim ? are they not going to take it out of your credit card and you then have to jump through hoops to get the excess company to pay out ?
Yes - the hire car comapnies know most people will take the excess, so the daily rates are subsidised, but if someone has an accident with you, it does not ruin your holiday.
edit : Farao its £10 p/day
looks like with enterprise a megane 4days farao, all in £200
I have used Goldcar and Guerin in the past and make it quite clear I have my own insurance to cover the excess (https://www.carhireexcess.co.uk/). When I went to Faro last year I used Budget who had awful reviews on google but I didn't have any issues and they were cheaper than the local companies. The only extra charge you should expect is the one for the tolls if you want them to activate the tag in the car.
Have got the excess insurance with WorldWide insurance as the majority of others only covered up to £7500 excess and Guerins maximum Excess is up to £10000 so better to be on the safe side.
covered up to £7500 excess and Guerins maximum Excess is up to £10000
The hire companies maximum insurance excess is approx 12000 EUR
Spain / Portugal is generally for holiday makers on a budget so this comes as no surprise that car hire firms like to try and rip people off. Personally I would stick with one of the more familiar names.