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Link to a forum : "Nine Day Car Rental - Malaga Through Costa del Sol"

2010-05-19T11:08:00.000-07:00

Opening date ofthis post : 3/3/2009

more then 6 posts so far

Opening post of this forum : "

We are going to Spain, in December, flying into Malaga and staying in Mijias for nine days. We're planning on siteseeing all around Costa del Sol. Should we rent a car through Expedia? We booked our flight through them because the outgoing flight from Malaga was later with them than through the airline. Or, is there a better/cheaper way to do it? We have traveled many times and I have always checked with this forum before we go.THANK YOU for your suggestions!"

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Car hire costs are on the increase

2010-05-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

source : telegraph.co.uk
By Sophie Butler
Published: 3:19PM BST 29 Mar 2010

Car hire costs are on the increase. A recent survey by price comparison website, Travelsupermarket, says a week's hire of a small, economy car this Easter in the popular holiday destinations of Malaga, Alicante and Palma is two-thirds more expensive than last year, averaging a rise from about £85 to nearly £140 per week.

Car hire companies blame the price rise on demand outstripping supply. Most have cut back on their fleets due to the poor economic climate, but in some destinations this means there simply aren't enough vehicles to go around.

So how can you keep car hire costs to a minimum? As my price comparison table shows, brokers such as Holiday Autos and Holiday Cars Direct can usually offer the best deals by negotiating rates with local or international car hire companies. Their online quotes are likely to be the most competitive. Airlines and tour operators may also be a good bet since they usually have an agreement with one of the international car hire firms. You can sometimes get a cheaper deal through links on their websites, than by contacting the car hire providers direct, but these prices are still unlikely to match those offered by the brokers....

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Link to a forum : "Sevilla to Malaga"

2010-04-28T10:15:00.001-07:00

Opening date of this forum : January 7, 2009
(5 replies)

Opening post of this forum :"

Hi,
I'm coming to Malaga by way of Seville Airport.
What are my options in terms of getting to Malaga? Bus? Train?
thanks "

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Link to a forum : "How accessible is the city from the port?"

2010-04-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

Opening date of this forum : January 24, 2009
(4 replies)

Opening post of this forum :
"We will be visiting Malaga in May just for a day. How accessible is the city from the port? Can we explore the town on our own? If not what sort of transportation should we get? From the port, do they have the hop on hop off buses that you can take for the day? Interesting places to see and do in Malaga? "

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Link to a forum : "Transportation from Malaga, SP to Faro, PT"

2010-04-19T01:09:00.000-07:00

Opening date of this forum : April 18, 2009
(more than 5 replies)

Opening post of this forum :

"We will be in Malaga for one week and will depart from Faro, PT. What is the best way to get to the Faro Airport. I thought we might spend one night at a location closer to Faro along the coast of Spain. Not sure how long it will take to drive from Malaga to Faro. Is driving the best option? Thank you for any information you can provide."

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Link to a forum : "Anyone have any experience of the various hire car companies at the airport?"

2010-04-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

Opening date of this forum : September 2, 2009
(more than 4 replies)

Opening post of this forum :
"Hi - flying into Malaga airport next week, anyone have any experience of the various hire car companies at the airport? recommendations or horror stories...? I plan to drive down the coast to Tarifa over the week and back again....
Also, any nice stop off points along the way. Keen to avoid the whole brit abroad thing, see some culture..
Cheers for any help! "

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Link to a forum : "Gibraltar from Malaga"

2010-04-11T08:35:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted: September 19, 2009
(>3 replies)

"I want to take a day trip to Gibraltar from Malaga. I will be there early November and do not want to rent a car. Does anyone have a suggestion about tour company or car/driver hire? I understand it is is better to go only to the border and walk across and take a local tour. Is there bus service form the city to the border?

Bertie "

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Link to a forum : "Cheap 7 seater hire in Malaga"

2010-04-06T01:21:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted: Tue January 20, 2009
(>5 replies)

"Hi,

We are going to Malaga on July 11th for 2 weeks and need to hire a 7 seater people carrier.
Can anyone suggest somewhere to hire one as everywhere I have looked is ridiculously expensive?
Thanks in advance.

Alan "

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Link to a forum : "Car Hire"

2010-04-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted: Wed June 18, 2008

(>4 replies)

"Hi guys. can anyone recommend a good cheap car hire service. I was hoping to rent a car this year. I will be flying into Malaga airport. I was hoping to spend under £100. Also is there any cheaper alternatives to getting from Malaga airport to Calahonda on the mijas coasta?? is there a direct bus??

Thanks

John"

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Link to a forum : "Car hire Malaga Airport"

2010-04-02T07:07:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum:
Posted: Wed November 14, 2007
(>3 replies)

"Can anyone tell me if it is possible to rent a car at the air port with a Visa Debit card?
We do not use credit cards,as we do not like to get into debt.
Cheers. "

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Link to a forum : Car Hire @ Malaga Airport

2010-04-02T06:59:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted: Thu July 26, 2007

"Having experienced the hell that is the car rental hall at Malaga, are there car hire companies that operate away from arrivals, ones that will pick you up at arrivals and take you to their offices?"

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Questions about Car Hiring (Malaga)

2010-03-27T10:14:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

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Car Hiring ( Malaga ) Experiences

2010-03-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

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Article : Malaga car hire

2010-03-27T09:43:00.000-07:00

source :travelsupermarket.com

Though there are frequent buses from the south coast to Seville and Granada, the only way to really explore all the Costa del Sol region has to offer, is with a car rental.

Malaga Airport, a two-and-a-half to three hour flight from most parts of the UK, is about 9km from the city centre and acts as the pick-up point for most car hire companies. To find cheap car hire in Malaga it is best to book in advance to guarantee your vehicle and to avoid the hassle of hunting for a good deal at the airport.

Once you have picked up your hire car in Malaga you can head out of town to Puerto Banus, Torremolinos, the Benalmadena Costa Estepona and Nerja and stop off at some of the quieter beaches along the coast. With car hire in Malaga you can also see the surrounding region of Andalucia and particularly Seville, a city enriched with history and the home of the Alcazar, which dates back to 913. Car hire is the quickest way to reach Gibraltar too - which is around an hour and 30 minutes from Malaga Airport.

Temperatures in Malaga peak in July and August though they remain warm throughout most of the spring and autumn, which provides ideal conditions to venture to Granada, home of the Alhambra palace that sits against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

source : http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/cheap-car-hire/spain/malaga/

Link to a forum : Car Hire in Malaga

2008-07-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

14-07-2008
(>4 posts)
Opening post of this forum :

"Hi. Does anyone know of a company who does a fair deal on fuel in this area?
I'm hoping to find someone who will do (say) 1/4 or 1/2 half tank upon colliection and return the same but most seem to do full/full or full/empty both of which can be a con.
Cheers. "

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Link to a forum : Car Hire Portugal and Spain

2008-07-06T12:35:00.000-07:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted: May 29, 2006
(>30 posts)

" We are planning to timeshare in Portugal (Algarve) for 1 week then in Spain (Costa del Sol) for the next week. We want to rent a car in Portugal and travel to Spain with it then turn it in at the Malaga airport.

Has anyone done this? How easy/difficult is it to take a rental car from Portugal into Spain? How much, if any, is the drop-off charge? Any information would be greatly appreciated."

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Link to a forum : "Travel agency to arrange excursions with in Malaga"

2008-04-01T12:01:00.000-07:00

Posted: Tue April 1, 2008 01:21 PM UTC

Opening post of this forum :

" Hi all

I will be in Malaga from the 9th April only for one week but also hope to arrange an excursion for a few days to Morocco to visit Tangier & Asilah. Can anyone recommend any good travel agency I can go to in Malaga to arrange this who have a good reputation and are also cheap of course ! Thanks in advance."

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Article : How To Rent A Car At Malaga Airport

2008-03-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

By Sica Ungureanu

Hire at Malaga Airport

Many car rental companies have offices currently at the basement Terminal 2 of the Malaga Airport. Although a lot of big names can be seen, it would be preferable to book with a local company offering a local telephone number throughout your car rental period for any unforseen circumstances.

Local car hire companies include:

Dragon Car Hire

Malaga Cars

Due to the large number of flights arriving on a daily basis, it is advisable to book your car hire well in advance before arriving at the airport. Most of the companies offer advance bookings via their websites. Due to the fact that Malaga has more than 300 days of sunshine in a year, you can even spoil yourself by renting a convertible such as a Peugeot Cabrio!

Facts:

- Try to avoid the looooong queue by asking the car hire company for a 'meet and greet service' to personally take you to your car, doesnt cost a fortune to do this and worth it with the increasing number of tourists flowing in every year

- Wouldnt it be better to be able to call Tom, Dick or Harry every year and ask for that discount or an upgrade on your car? Try to choose and get acquainted with that one special company to come back happily to every year

- ALL companies offer free delivery and collection from the Malaga airport, again I say, insist on a local company with its own fleet rather than brokers leaving you high and dry

- Most car hire companies also have affiliations to the local golf courses to get you tee times

source : http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Rent-A-Car-At-Malaga-Airport&id=537730

Article : Car Hire Malaga: All You Need To Know

2008-03-18T12:18:00.000-07:00

Malaga is one of the most brilliant and vibrant cities of Spain. A coastline of fine, golden beaches, wonderful Mediterranean climate, several luxury costal resorts, and excellent amenities lure thousands of tourists to Malaga every holiday season. Predictably, Malaga International Airport is the busiest airport in Spain. The airport serves as a gateway to the Costa Del Sol and is very well connected to the other popular resort towns such as Torremolinos, Marbella and Benalmadena. Several local and international car hire and car rental companies also have a large presence at the airport. The intense competition ensures you get nothing but the best in terms of service and facilities. Car hire has become a trend amongst tourists arriving in Malaga because it’s extremely efficient- affording you to get the most out of your time and money. There are personalised packages to suit your budget and travel plans. It is the best way to enjoy a comfortable holiday. In a setting like Malaga, a having a flawless, shining car at your disposal opens up countless possibilities to enjoy your holiday.

Malaga Airport
Situated 8 kilometers away from the city, Malaga airport is one of the most efficient in Spain. Its ultra modern facilities and services have made it the preferred destination for all major airlines in the world. Currently, the airport is connected to 90 international destinations. Several budget airlines also provide regular flights to the airport.

There is just so much to do and see in this “Paradise City” that your itinerary will be full before you realize it. Grand monuments, more than 20 interesting and unique museums and a spirited cultural agenda with the “Feria de Malaga” at its center, Malaga has a lot to offer to its visitors. After the days of sightseeing, enjoy Malaga nights in its chic nightclubs, pubs and discos. If you are here looking for a quiet and invigorating break, there are the quaint villages and towns where you can soak in the typical Andalucian atmosphere. This is one of the places where you will get a taste of the “real Spain”.

Are you a golf enthusiast? The Costa del Sol is today the dream golf destination for every golfer.

There are some car rental companies which also offer tee time bookings along with your Malaga car hire. They will help you to organise your golf holiday in Malaga and book tee times for you on some of the best golf courses in and around Malaga and the “Costa del Golf.”

You will need to have your own vehicle to dash between so many locations and sights. Malaga by car is the best way to explore the several sights and beaches spread in and around Malaga. Malaga. It is also convenient as you don’t need to depend on the public transfers to get around.

About car hire in Malaga:

Malaga Airport Car Hire is available through many companies which have their desks at the airport arrivals. The services are prompt and include most basic services like “meet and greet” at the airport. Book your car for Malaga online before you arrive, however. The summer months in Malaga are particularly busy and you don’t want to arrive at the airport without a car!! Advance rental car reservation ensures that a car of your preference and make is waiting for you at the airport before you arrive. It also helps you get the best deal in terms of cost efficiency and personalised facilities Car hire in Malaga is your best choice to enjoy a low cost and cheap car hire service with all facilities in place for your comfort. Car hire service providers who do not have a set up at the airport provide free pick up and drop off facilities.

Save by booking early as the prices are low during off-season. Also early reservation will give you the freedom to choose from many available cars. If you wait on until the season picks up, your options start getting very limited.

If you are traveling with children, book a child seat in advance as they are charged extra and can be in short supply during peak season. It will well be advisable to do some research while you reserve a car. Almost all the companies on the internet advertise lowest rates, but watch out for hidden costs or extra charges. Go for companies which have all their services and corresponding charges clearly spelled out on the website. Your car hire should cover breakdown assistance and insurance cover at no extra charges... Some companies have extra charges for an additional driver.

There is a range of cars available for hiring a car in Malaga. The categories of cars will be usually family cars, soft-top cars, automatic cars, luxury cars, and small cars. If you are a large party, there are people carriers, mini buses available with most Car hire providers. Reserving early and online helps you in deciding on a car as all the car models and car hire rates are on display on websites.

source : http://www.articleboy.com/Article/Car-Hire-Malaga--All-You-Need-To-Know/18540

Link to a forum : "Car Hire- Malaga Airport"

2008-02-12T04:51:00.000-08:00

Opening post of this forum :
February 03, 2008 (7 posts)

"Hi all,

I was wondering if you could help me out. I have been to Malaga airport many times as we own an apartment down near Marbella, but I cant for the life of me work out the answer to my question!!

Bascially its about car hire. I want to hire a car for me and my g/f for our stay. I will do this the usual way of collecting from downstairs at the airport, and we will get a small car. However, she will then return to the UK after about 2.5 weeks, and then some friends will be joining me. Unfortunately, my friends are rather big chaps, so I will need a bigger car. My question is, if I was to return my first hire car the usual way and then say good bye to my girlfriend, how will I get to the car hire bit downstairs again to get my new car, as I wont have come through the arrivals lounge. I dont fancy the idea of sneaking past the sliding doors where the taxi people wait incase I look a little dodgy! Is there another way of getting there?

Thanks in anticipation"

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Link to a forum : Car Hire Malaga Airport

2008-02-12T04:48:00.000-08:00

Opening post of this forum :

Dec 30th 2007 (6 posts)

"Up to now we've been travelling to Granada airport with Monarch..... wonderful, no car hire queues, everything nice and easy, but now Monarch have cancelled the LGW/GRX route, we're having to fly to Malaga from Gatwick. We've also been using CarJet but now they've started charging for a full tank of fuel, and the queues for AurigaCrown and EuropaGoldCar are horrendous, we're looking for alternatives.

Apart from CarJet, what are the options for:
a no-excess insurance,
pay for what you use fuel policy,
and little or no queuing.

I suspect, by definition, there isn't one that fits all, but what are the best options?"

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Link to a forum : Car hire Malaga no credit card!!

2008-01-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

Opening post of this forum :
Nov 13th 2007 (17 posts)

"I wonder if anyone could help me! We are coming over to Spain 9th December for a few days and need to hire a car from Malaga Airport...Does anyone have any idea how we can hire a car without a credit card?? We have debit cards but dont have a credit card Any help appreciated..Thanks"

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Link to a forum : Malaga Airport Car Hire

2007-12-24T06:55:00.000-08:00

Opening post of this forum :
Posted:21/12/2007

"Over the past year I have been a regular user of the CarJet website when booking car rental for Malaga Airport. Every time I have been given a car from Auriga Crown. The cars are always good and the service is quick when dropping back off. It appears that this christmas Auriga Crown are out of cars at Malaga so I can't collect there so I have to make my way to their office in Marbella.

For future reference, does anyone use any of the other rental desks at Malaga and if so, which can you recommend?

Christian "

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Link to a forum : HELP! Need Car Hire at the Port in Malaga

2007-12-12T15:44:00.000-08:00

Opening post of this forum :

October 11, 2007 (6 posts)

"We are arriving in Malaga in November by Cruise Ship. We have less than 9 hours in port and want to go to Granada to see the Alhambra, without going on the ship's buss. We would either like to have a private guide and car or rent a car at the port so we can get on the road immediately. Everything we find is either at the airport or the trian station. Does anyone have any suggestions of either a car rental company at the port or a private tour guide who is reliable and knowledgeable. Thanks"

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