Car Rental tip
 

Hi Just a quick one... I've done this before successfully and posted it... but dont expect everyone to remember.

Normally there is a free cancellation policy if you cancel a reservation outside of 48hours (or so) - depending on the company.

Rates change all the time and if you re-check/re-enter the times you have reserved a few days before you leave, (outside the +/- 48hours) you may find that the price has decreased, especially out of high season.

So call up the company and ask for the reduced price or a refund... but ask them if there's a way they can do it without involving a cancellation and re-booking... i.e an amendment to save the hassle.

Ive done this twice now and all has been handled on one call... both times I saved around 20%. Just now, did it again. Ive got a car with a/c for 50Euros a week with Argus car hire (long term rental) from Faro.

However no transponder (for Portuguese usage on m-ways) - Spain usage +40 and additional driver +26. Still a great price... when split out over several weeks

Always worth it - its just a few clicks and if the price is higher - leave it.

Good luck
Jon

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hahahah are you an Aberdonian by any chance :rofl:

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Aaah CW - you've read my Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe on the other thread! :)

No not one - though I have lived and worked in the granite city... and was made an honorary 'chuckter' (sp) after a year or so!... Great memories!

Jon

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I presume you mean Teuchter ;)

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See its been a while - have forgotten the spelling. Was there in mid 80's for a couple of years.....had a fantastic time! Thanks :thumbsup:

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:rofl: that made me laugh out loud hahahahaha aye was a grand place as child when you got to go wi' yer granny :-) Marchinis icecream or Alzapedis YUMMYYYYYYYY my grandad worked for them in their gardens. Union Street Gardens with the outdoor draughts and old tiled toilets where generations of garnnies taught granddaughters to squat not sit on seat :eek:

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Blimey - the cobwebs are firmly in place. I remember it was 84-85 and my girlfriend had flown in from America and we were in Union St. There was a men only bar there. We went in - not realising - but no-body initially said anything, then someone came over and we apologised - but started chatting and before you knew it we were in with everyone having a laugh. We spent the whole afternoon there - and when she needed the loo (men only) one of the guys always went and guarded the door! Met some wonderful people in the country as well and ........ drank a LOT! :drinkwine: Had a lot of fun there and in the surroundings..... like eating that famous Sticky Toffee Pudding...