Summer 2018
#1
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Summer 2018
We will be retuning again end of July, cant wait to be back. We are looking at car hire just for a few days. In the past we have used Vostock or have brought with us from Faro. We are wanting the local Vostock option but we don't seem to be getting any replies via email (we will phone) but does anyone have any other local recommendations. We stay at Espigon in Punta Del Moral.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
#2
Re: Summer 2018
We will be retuning again end of July, cant wait to be back. We are looking at car hire just for a few days. In the past we have used Vostock or have brought with us from Faro. We are wanting the local Vostock option but we don't seem to be getting any replies via email (we will phone) but does anyone have any other local recommendations. We stay at Espigon in Punta Del Moral.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
I think the main car hire in Ayamonte is now Guillecar. ISTR that the Vostok office opposite the Ayamonte Marina had a different name but I can't be certain.
#3
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Location: Ayamonte
Posts: 67
Re: Summer 2018
The main one ias Guillecar, opposite bus station. They also rent scooters, motorbikes and bicycles.
#4
Re: Summer 2018
We will be retuning again end of July, cant wait to be back. We are looking at car hire just for a few days. In the past we have used Vostock or have brought with us from Faro. We are wanting the local Vostock option but we don't seem to be getting any replies via email (we will phone) but does anyone have any other local recommendations. We stay at Espigon in Punta Del Moral.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
Also while I’m on, any changes at the Marina, appreciate its a bit early yet but any rumours? Also any changes in the bike shop.
Cant wait to return.
I got a fantastic price for our next car hire - the best ever all-in less than 6E/day from Faro!!! For a month
Depending on the local prices - you may find that you can get the same deal - and that may only get several days locally (I don't know I never rent in Ayamonte).
For us we get the car from Faro saving any airport connections like taxis and the convenience of free use of the car for our trip - for a great price.
I've posted on my car hire situation several times, its a couple of paragraphs, so if you are interested please search for it - I don't fancy doing it, as I'm awful at searching!
I know you will have a wonderful trip!!
Jon
#5
Re: Summer 2018
I got a fantastic price for our next car hire - the best ever all-in less than 6E/day from Faro!!! For a month
Depending on the local prices - you may find that you can get the same deal - and that may only get several days locally (I don't know I never rent in Ayamonte).
For us we get the car from Faro saving any airport connections like taxis and the convenience of free use of the car for our trip - for a great price.
I've posted on my car hire situation several times, its a couple of paragraphs, so if you are interested please search for it - I don't fancy doing it, as I'm awful at searching!
I know you will have a wonderful trip!!
Jon
Depending on the local prices - you may find that you can get the same deal - and that may only get several days locally (I don't know I never rent in Ayamonte).
For us we get the car from Faro saving any airport connections like taxis and the convenience of free use of the car for our trip - for a great price.
I've posted on my car hire situation several times, its a couple of paragraphs, so if you are interested please search for it - I don't fancy doing it, as I'm awful at searching!
I know you will have a wonderful trip!!
Jon
Is that a July price? The best value deal I can find in March is 9€ + insurance
BR Mike
#6
Re: Summer 2018
Never in July (sadly).
Feb-March for a month, 6Eur a day. Incl the additional driver and Spain transfer. All included except there is the usual excess payment for damage above the included CDW package. I take an annual insurance for the excess. The excess cover offered by the rentalco for this single rental, pays for a years worth for us both (all over Europe). No brainer really as we rent a lot and every time we are in CE = several months a year.
Hoping all is well and looing forward to hearing about all your travels!
Jon
#7
Re: Summer 2018
Hi Mike
Never in July (sadly).
Feb-March for a month, 6Eur a day. Incl the additional driver and Spain transfer. All included except there is the usual excess payment for damage above the included CDW package. I take an annual insurance for the excess. The excess cover offered by the rentalco for this single rental, pays for a years worth for us both (all over Europe). No brainer really as we rent a lot and every time we are in CE = several months a year.
Hoping all is well and looing forward to hearing about all your travels!
Jon
Never in July (sadly).
Feb-March for a month, 6Eur a day. Incl the additional driver and Spain transfer. All included except there is the usual excess payment for damage above the included CDW package. I take an annual insurance for the excess. The excess cover offered by the rentalco for this single rental, pays for a years worth for us both (all over Europe). No brainer really as we rent a lot and every time we are in CE = several months a year.
Hoping all is well and looing forward to hearing about all your travels!
Jon
#8
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 465
Re: Summer 2018
Hi, I nearly always book through the UK broker ZEST. ( formerly economy car hire). My 15 days late feb/ march was £79 via RentAuto for a Clio. On current exchange rates that can't be much more than 6 euros a day and with ZEST there is NO excess for accidents. No border fee either. Mind, in July its about 3 - 4 times that price. I guess the rent co's make all their profit in season.
#9
Re: Summer 2018
Hi, I nearly always book through the UK broker ZEST. ( formerly economy car hire). My 15 days late feb/ march was £79 via RentAuto for a Clio. On current exchange rates that can't be much more than 6 euros a day and with ZEST there is NO excess for accidents. No border fee either. Mind, in July its about 3 - 4 times that price. I guess the rent co's make all their profit in season.
Zest is one of my goto car hire companies, though for the past couple of years they haven't had the best price (for me).. as a result enough points were recently expired that I've lost my loyalty discount. Perhaps the name change involved a price hike, previously they came up tops a lot of the time.
However they say this
Full Collision Damage Waiver and Full Theft Waiver are included with NO insurance excess liability. Damage to certain parts of the vehicle are excluded but can be covered by our optional top-up insurance.
The top up insurance for one recent (and discarded) ZEST rental I looked at was £90 for these extras on a £143 rental.
My annual rental policy for us both for a year in any European country was c £38 for a rental period of up to 65 days. Multiple rentals.
Below are the things that Zest DONT cover .. that need the £90 top up insurance - if you want. I haven't done a side by side comparison but some of these things are covered by my annual policy, like road rage or car jacking ...
The 2 companies I know of are insurance4carhire and icarhireinsurance the last is mine.
I think anyone renting cars should look at these options and decide which works for them. Also to compare the amounts insured as well.
If you are only renting once for a short visit, then I would recommend taking the rentalco's additional insurance for peace of mind.
However knowing insurance companies, there will be things missing, or small print - so I doubt one could get a perfect policy covering 100%.
Jon
Things not covered in Zests cover, needing the optional top up
Damage to wheels and tyres
Damage to glass
Damage to under body
Damage to roof
Damage to interior
Loss or damage to keys
Loss or damage to locks and lock outs
Misfuelling
Battery failure
Mobile phone charges
Curtailment
Car-jacking
Road rage incidents
Yes, please add the additional cover for £90.00
#10
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 465
Re: Summer 2018
Hi Jon, Yes I agree the top up insurance is NOT a great deal. I never buy it. I don't usually go off road to damage the underfloor etc and I've been lucky enough not to misfuel, lose keys etc. There are a lot of really cheap offers on the net, but then you read that they find damage every time the car is returned. I did use the annual excess insurance you mention in America and it saved me a fortune. So far I've been very wary of risking a super cheap company at Faro as I just do not want the hassle of arguing and having to claim back the money. I read about one couple who were charged 120 euros for cleaning the back seats and boot mat deemed to be smothered in damp sand? Hence my reluctance to change all the time Zest do a competitive deal.
#11
Re: Summer 2018
Hi Keith
Zest is one of my goto car hire companies, though for the past couple of years they haven't had the best price (for me).. as a result enough points were recently expired that I've lost my loyalty discount. Perhaps the name change involved a price hike, previously they came up tops a lot of the time.
However they say this
Full Collision Damage Waiver and Full Theft Waiver are included with NO insurance excess liability. Damage to certain parts of the vehicle are excluded but can be covered by our optional top-up insurance.
The top up insurance for one recent (and discarded) ZEST rental I looked at was £90 for these extras on a £143 rental.
My annual rental policy for us both for a year in any European country was c £38 for a rental period of up to 65 days. Multiple rentals.
Below are the things that Zest DONT cover .. that need the £90 top up insurance - if you want. I haven't done a side by side comparison but some of these things are covered by my annual policy, like road rage or car jacking ...
The 2 companies I know of are insurance4carhire and icarhireinsurance the last is mine.
I think anyone renting cars should look at these options and decide which works for them. Also to compare the amounts insured as well.
If you are only renting once for a short visit, then I would recommend taking the rentalco's additional insurance for peace of mind.
However knowing insurance companies, there will be things missing, or small print - so I doubt one could get a perfect policy covering 100%.
Jon
Things not covered in Zests cover, needing the optional top up
Damage to wheels and tyres
Damage to glass
Damage to under body
Damage to roof
Damage to interior
Loss or damage to keys
Loss or damage to locks and lock outs
Misfuelling
Battery failure
Mobile phone charges
Curtailment
Car-jacking
Road rage incidents
Yes, please add the additional cover for £90.00
Zest is one of my goto car hire companies, though for the past couple of years they haven't had the best price (for me).. as a result enough points were recently expired that I've lost my loyalty discount. Perhaps the name change involved a price hike, previously they came up tops a lot of the time.
However they say this
Full Collision Damage Waiver and Full Theft Waiver are included with NO insurance excess liability. Damage to certain parts of the vehicle are excluded but can be covered by our optional top-up insurance.
The top up insurance for one recent (and discarded) ZEST rental I looked at was £90 for these extras on a £143 rental.
My annual rental policy for us both for a year in any European country was c £38 for a rental period of up to 65 days. Multiple rentals.
Below are the things that Zest DONT cover .. that need the £90 top up insurance - if you want. I haven't done a side by side comparison but some of these things are covered by my annual policy, like road rage or car jacking ...
The 2 companies I know of are insurance4carhire and icarhireinsurance the last is mine.
I think anyone renting cars should look at these options and decide which works for them. Also to compare the amounts insured as well.
If you are only renting once for a short visit, then I would recommend taking the rentalco's additional insurance for peace of mind.
However knowing insurance companies, there will be things missing, or small print - so I doubt one could get a perfect policy covering 100%.
Jon
Things not covered in Zests cover, needing the optional top up
Damage to wheels and tyres
Damage to glass
Damage to under body
Damage to roof
Damage to interior
Loss or damage to keys
Loss or damage to locks and lock outs
Misfuelling
Battery failure
Mobile phone charges
Curtailment
Car-jacking
Road rage incidents
Yes, please add the additional cover for £90.00
#12
Re: Summer 2018
I've never paid more than about £35 for the additional cover taken out at the time of booking - and as we usually only use a rental once a year then it's cheaper than the multi-cover. We usually choose drive4fun and because we have the Zest additional cover they only hypothecated €300 deposit. That's for a Megane or similar for 2 weeks in Spring. I notice that some of the rentcos on Zest have a big variation in the add-ons, insurance, deposits and fuel policies so it's always reading the small print on each before committing.
However if you are happy to pay say £30 to £35 for a single rental and I pay £38 for an annual/multiple rental for 2 with 65 days, on each rental - wouldn't it be worth paying the £3 -£8 difference, just in case you rent again? Even on an impulse visit, you didn't plan?
Anyway we'll discuss over a beer - or 4 in March!
Jon
#13
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 101
Re: Summer 2018
Hi, I nearly always book through the UK broker ZEST. ( formerly economy car hire). My 15 days late feb/ march was £79 via RentAuto for a Clio. On current exchange rates that can't be much more than 6 euros a day and with ZEST there is NO excess for accidents. No border fee either. Mind, in July its about 3 - 4 times that price. I guess the rent co's make all their profit in season.
Ref excess car insurance there are a few more companies listed on Martin Lewis' site eg Leisure Guard, with discount codes such as 20% off - see https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-car-hire .
Regards
#14
Re: Summer 2018
We met a couple a few years ago who had removed the cupboard under the stairs in the hall and opened it up for extra storage and put their tumble dryer under there ( condensing type). It is interesting to see what other people have done.. but in the long run we bought it because we liked it the way it is and as John bxl said for us it is a secondary home and really not worth the upheaval to change anything. But the metal trims on the kitchen worktop are a pain. Ours do not fit properly and move around a lot - maybe a bit of glue would help!... keep it going guys its a great read.
#15
Re: Summer 2018
We met a couple a few years ago who had removed the cupboard under the stairs in the hall and opened it up for extra storage and put their tumble dryer under there ( condensing type). It is interesting to see what other people have done.. but in the long run we bought it because we liked it the way it is and as John bxl said for us it is a secondary home and really not worth the upheaval to change anything. But the metal trims on the kitchen worktop are a pain. Ours do not fit properly and move around a lot - maybe a bit of glue would help!... keep it going guys its a great read.