Car rental

Malagacar.com will release soon new discount voucher codes for the summer season


Our contact in Malagacar.com has told us they will soon release new discount code vouchers for car hire in Malaga during the summer season. Those waiting for the best deals should pay attention during this month of May.

How to get the new car rental discounts?

Just follow Malagacar.com in Facebook, Google+ , Twitter or subscribe to their newsletters and you are done.

What about car rental availability?

Malagacar.com has a fleet of more than 2000 vehicles and about discount voucher codes, it depends…sometimes are until end of existences and sometimes they release a voucher for the whole year.

What is the fuel policy for car hire in Malaga?

While other companies bill for a full tank of fuel, Malagacar.com offers half tank of fuel, enough for most of us.

Do I need my credit card for booking online?

No, under no circumstance malagacar.com will ask you for your credit card details online.

What about cancellation fees?

If you don’t have to pay in advance, that means…there are no cancellation fees! What if your holiday start a few days later, a new volcano erupts, or lollipops start falling from sky and planes can’t fly? it is good to know you will not have to pay any penalty.

Do I really need to hire a car in Malaga?

Well…you are not obligated!, but it is a good idea because in Malaga most popular destinations are not close to each other. Let’s say you are in Marbella, and want to visit Ronda (a must), or just visiting Malaga centre…distance is a bit large if not using a car.

Where can I subscribe to the car rental newsletters or check prices?

http://www.malagacar.com/mail-list/

Updates (9-July-2012):

Malagacar just released a Press Release the last week:
http://www.travpr.com/pr-16651-malagacarcom-launch-summer-discount-code.html

Is denied that in Spain there is a lack of cars or availability problems


Malaga Location Map

Malaga Location Map (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

There are still big companies which preventing the high season increase their fleet of cars before summer so there is no special danger of availability, at least in Malaga. However I always recommend to book in advance, not only your rental car but anything related to your holiday.

My own experience and I live in Malaga is from a few years ago, when I wanted to book an apartment in Benalmadena, and left it for the last minute (I was meeting a friend)…it was really a pain to find availability, but we were lucky. However we had to stay for one night in a Torremolinos hotel before the apartment was free. What if this happens to you with all your holiday planned, a lot of luggage and with children?…well, I will tell you, the begining of your holidays would become a hell.

If you are thinking about coming to Malaga this summer 2012…you should book now and have peace of mind. find below my recommended holiday resources for Malaga province:

And of course….this blog, where I will try to provide with the most useful information and tips for your Malaga holidays.

Malagacar release new discount vouchers for car hire Malaga airport during Easter


 

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Wikipedia Malagacar.com

Malagacar.com has announced new discount voucher codes for car hire at Malaga airport during Easter. If you were thinking in visiting the Costa del Sol during Easter then I recommend to check the offers discount codes from Malagacar + or Malagacar Facebook.

Malagacar.com is the leading company for car hire Malaga, if you have never used them you will not regret.

Found in the press release:

Malaga car hire discount voucher codes

November discounts for hotels and car hire in Malaga


Málaga and its port as seen from Gibralfaro mo...

Malaga, a place to visit during the whole year

Those thinking in coming to Malaga during the month of November may find interesting the latest discount voucher code from Malagacar.com. How getting it?, very easy…visit their website and become a fan on facebook or twitter to get access to their latest online discount voucher codes.

Discount on Group C, Group C1 and Group E3 (rental periods from 5 and 22 days) for arrivals before December 21, 2011. Depends on availability so I recommend to hurry up making your booking.

About 1800 vehicles available and an average temperature of 23ºC make of Malaga and Malagacar.com the perfect choice for a winter weekend getaway to Malaga. Remember, winter means low season and low prices. If you have never visited Malaga before, it is a good opportunity to try, and if you have…now is the cheapest season to come!

Online discount voucher codes and low prices for:

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Discount voucher codes for car hire at Malaga airport


Malaga car hireWondering about the best prices for car hire at Malaga airport? We have great news for you, the leading car rental company at Malaga airport is extending their discount voucher codes until the end of October.

Those who are planning a visit to the Costa del Sol can follow their Facebook or Twitter for getting the best discounts and reserve online a cheap car hire in Malaga without having to use your credit card.

For those who don´t know about Malagacar.com, is the leading company for car hire and car sales in Malaga with many years of experience.

Malaga is a great place to visit during your holiday but distances are not short. Check prices for Malaga car hire and make your reservation ahead of time.

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Discount voucher Updates for 2012

Malagacar.com has announced new discount vouchers for 2012 until the end of existences, so hurry up! How can you get the discount voucher code for Malaga airport car hire? Just follow Malagacar.com facebook and get the latest news and discounts available.

Malaga in August


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The month of August makes of Malaga a hot and populated city. Most of the tourists choose August as their prefered month when coming to the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a featured destination worldwide the whole year, but even more during this month.

What can we expect from Malaga in August? Well, if you like beach, sun and nightlife, August should be your month for coming to Malaga, on the other side, if you don´t like the sunny daily weather and populated places, then you better wait until September for coming to Malaga.

All of you who are coming this month to Malaga, should have already done all the reservation for getting the best deals on accommodation and cheap car hire…and if you are planning to come during September, now its the time for booking online, do not leave it for the last minute. (do not say I didnt remember it to you, I say this a lot, but it´s true)

I remember two summers ago, I met someone online, it was April  as I remember when we talked about taking the holidays together. She was living in Alicante and decided coming to Malaga. We forgot to make the apartment reservation, and belive it…it was really hard to find it by the end of July, prices were also too high.

Another own experience for you who are coming this month. Im getting to Avila the next Sunday by car and coming back the same day. Avila is a very beautiful city ( I have never seen it before) with ancient medieval castles and amazing landscapes, I will be passing by Toledo and some other interesting places…all in the same day. Hiring a car in Malaga is a  must, really…you can get to many places inside and outside Andalucia in the same day. If coming to Malaga, why not getting the most from your visit to the Costa del Sol?

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Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain


English: New Termianl Malaga Airport

English: New Termianl Malaga Airport (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Have you think yet where to go for your holidays this summer?

Why not Malaga and the Costa del Sol in Spain, have you ever visited this place? if not…explore this blog and the related websites, you will find that Malaga is an excellent choice for your summer holidays.

Malaga airport is a modern airport from where you will be able to get Malaga airport transfers or pickup your car hire at Malaga airport, depending on your transportation needs.

Malaga is a very popular destination, if you just decided coming to Malaga, do not leave your online bookings for the last minute, start right now to make your reservations.

Some Malaga travel offers:

  • Car hire deals at Malaga airport with Malagacar.com, the leading company for car rental in Malaga. If you are considering hiring a car, avoid possible problems using this company.
  • Hotel deals in Malaga from a local travel agency, forget using international travel agencies, local companies can recommend you other options if you are not sure where to stay.
  • Flights to Malaga airport , check this website if you have not yet booked your flight to Malaga.

From the websites above you will not only get cheap prices, but a quality customer service…something that many other online companies does not take in consideration.

Malaga is a great holiday destination, start your vacation with the right step!

Car hire Reviews: Avis Malaga airport


AVIS Cool Car is a Cargo Van

If you are visiting Malaga and considering hiring a car with Avis,  read below some of the opinions of users who have used Avis when hiring a car, either in Malaga and elsewhere. I have translated into English the reviews of the famous portal CIAO, and whenever possible I always try to include both positive and negative opinions about Avis or other review is made on the blog, but only if I consider that the reviews are legitimate.

Avis Mini Review

I hired a car in Mallorca (Cala Millor) and from the beginning it was all misunderstandings of price (108 euros to 150 that they charged me) of fuel tank (they said that if I return the vehicle with more than half tank fuel they would not charge me. but they did, and charged 50 euros more) , they did it 5 days after car return, I was already in my city, and could only phone them complaining, but they just did not care.

Avis Mini Review

I hired a car for four days at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, an international airport, the first surprise is that nobody talks spanish,  someone told me that he spoke French and just some English, incredible. I have been charged 100 euros more than signed in contract,  after my complaint they told me to send me by email the bill but they havent. Avis is expensive and one of the worst companies I have ever used.

Extra charges for car hire in Malaga? Another Avis review

Be carefull, they bill your credit card after a few days you return your vehicle. They made me charges 2 months after I hired a vehicle with them. I usually rent cars, and this never happened to me before. I’ve gone from an offer of 130 € to 220 €.

About Avis

In resume I have found very negative reviews of Avis while searching…the only positive one, was very strange as it was all appraisals, and I need at least a few positive reviews to believe it, even more when the rest of customers are complaining.

Avis Malaga is located at the Malaga airport arrivals where you must pickup and return the vehicle.

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Car hire Reviews: Goldcar Malaga airport


Goldcar is a rental company present in the most popular destinations in Spain, including Malaga.

I have just copied and translated a few customer Goldcar reviews below from the website CIAO. I also tried to post complaints and appraisals.

Goldcar reviews

  1. I rented one of their cars 2 months ago in Granada, a Seat Leon…but they told me there was no availability for that model, so  a Polo was offered…if I wanted something better I would have to pay an extra. I said ok, as I needed the vehicle and I paid in advance.
  2. The person who assisted asked me 80 Euro for a mandatory full fuel tank, and told me that if I returned the car before 3 days they would reimburse the not used fuel. I have to say that is a very expensive fuel cost and she was reading that my reservation was for a whole week.
  3. After the week, I returned the car with half tank fuel without money back, and they asked me another 20 Euro for the cleaning service…what cleaning service? never read anything about it.
  4. GPS cost 80 Euro, and they will pay you back 30 Euro on GPS return…expensive.
  5. Insurances are expensive from Goldcar.
  6. I can´t recommend this company for car hire in Malaga.

Goldcar review

I can say that Goldcar is a low cost car hire company in Malaga I would rent again with. I have read a few complaints and Goldcar reviews, but I never had a problem, so…

Cheap prices for car hire in Malaga, I recommend it.

Goldcar review

I’ve rented twice and would repeat with Goldcar to save time and money. They also have unlimited mileage, insurance and free road assistance. In all multinationals they charge you for that. Also the first time I rented with them I did because they were the only ones who allowed me to pay using debit card while other multinationals require a credit card.

Goldcar review 

On January 15, I hired a car from Malaga airport to return to the airport of San Javier. My first surprise on signing the contract is that the 90 Eur rental car (a ford focus automatic 100hp) did not include 77 Euro of fuel which I had to pay apart.

Before arriving to San Javier airport, the car showed an “autonomy” of 90 km, so I decide to refuel and fill it, costing 44 EUR to fill the deposit.

On car return, I asked for the fuel money back, and told the person who assisted me that I paid 77 Euro for a full fuel tank, and I wanted that cash back as I filled the tank on my way back.

My surprise is that they reimbursed me 67 Euro instead 77 Euro, so they still kept 10 Euro approximately without any valid reason. They should check the fuel tank on vehicle return….I don´t know what they did with the vehicle before checking the fuel.

Additionally the vehicle was not new, with more than 50.000Km, some scratches and it was a premium vehicle. I can´t recommend Goldcar.

Goldcar MalagaAbout Goldcar Malaga

In resume, some people complaint while other people did not have any problem. I just got a few of them from CIAO website translated to English.

Goldcar Malaga can be found in the arrival hall at Malaga airport. Check the link for further information about Goldcar and how to find it.

Recommended resources

Malagacar.com is the leading car hire company at Malaga airport.  Online booking without credit card, just a flight number is needed.

Malagaairportcarhire.com is a clean and easy to use website for car hire at Malaga airport you can trust.

Car hire from Malaga airport, what should we know?


Malagacar-fachada

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Tourists visiting Malaga and the Costa del Sol usually plan well in advance their visit, even more if it’s not their first time coming to Malaga. The main reason for this is that Malaga is a very popular destination, and if our holiday on the Costa del Sol includes accommodation, car hire in Malaga or any other tourist service, it is very recommended to book online those services in advance.

Why hiring a car in Malaga?

Well…this question is very easy to answer. If you are coming to the Costa del Sol, just for sunbathing, beach and resting in your hotel room, then maybe you don’t need to hire a car, or maybe you will be fine with a transfer or a cheap car hire from Malaga airport. Is this your case?

On the other side, if you are looking to explore the different towns in Malaga, to enjoy the natural beaches from other areas of the province or to visit some of the many events present in Malaga, then…hiring a car is more than recommended.

What kind of car should I hire?

This depends directly on many other things: Are you coming with a friend or with the family? Hiring a minivan would be a nice option for those who need the extra space, a luxury car or spacious car will provide the required comfort for driving longer distances.

If you just want to enjoy the surroundings, closer towns, or you just don’t want to spend much on the vehicle, there are many cheap car rentals available which will cost less than using a taxi

What company should I choose for car hire in Malaga?

There are many online websites offering cheap car hire at Malaga airport, however most of them are online brokers. What does it mean to you? Well…they claim to be the best, but they are not even directly related to a rent a car company, so they are just selling something they don’t even know if it´s good enough for their visitors, and not only this…it is very usual those websites let you hire your vehicle from a worldwide provider such Avis, Goldcar, Europcar…which will bill you a full fuel tank on pickup…so the price even increase…but we can’t expect much more, as it is a resold service, you are not using a first tier car hire supplier.

My tip is to hire always from the best local company at or next to the main airport in the city, and this applies to any destination we choose.  Below you will find some websites I recommend you to check:

Malagacar.com  will pick you up at Malaga airport arrivals, and return you departures when leaving. The trust and competitive prices this company have generated over the years is well worth and it is the supplier of many other online websites and travel agents. If you need to hire a car for the first time or you need to try another because you were not satisfied with your first experience, just give it a try and get back to this blog to tell me your experiences, you will not regret.

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