car hire in Malaga
Many people enjoy holidaying with us because they can get great quality at a reasonable price This is partly within our control - but it’s not just us. We are also supported by the fact that car hire in Spain is among the least expensive in Europe and flights to Málaga are sometimes fantastic value
But beware of "fuel theft". Increasingly, car hire firms are operating a full/empty fuel policy, whereby first they overcharge you for a full tank of fuel, then they don't give you a refund for any fuel still in the tank when you return your car. We regard this as a scam, and advise you to avoid firms that practice it.
Insurance is another issue. Tyres are rarely covered in the hire car's insurance because many clients rent properties that involve a drive along river beds or across country. This sometimes also involves windscreen and under carriage for the same reason.
Many of our customers have asked us to recommend car hire companies, but recommendation is a complex business because the cheapest is not necessarily the best value. Very cheap hire companies sometimes fall down on service and back up, some are less than frank about add on 'extras'. When you try to book on line you always get an agent. The agent will give you and everyone else the week's best price, but this often means a lengthy wait at the airport booking office, next to other companies who have no customers at all. In peak periods this can amount to a two or three hour wait for your recommended company. Customers have said good things about Record and Malaga Cars. These are cheap options and their customer service has not been tested.
But beware of "fuel theft". Increasingly, car hire firms are operating a full/empty fuel policy, whereby first they overcharge you for a full tank of fuel, then they don't give you a refund for any fuel still in the tank when you return your car. We regard this as a scam, and advise you to avoid firms that practice it.
Insurance is another issue. Tyres are rarely covered in the hire car's insurance because many clients rent properties that involve a drive along river beds or across country. This sometimes also involves windscreen and under carriage for the same reason.
Many of our customers have asked us to recommend car hire companies, but recommendation is a complex business because the cheapest is not necessarily the best value. Very cheap hire companies sometimes fall down on service and back up, some are less than frank about add on 'extras'. When you try to book on line you always get an agent. The agent will give you and everyone else the week's best price, but this often means a lengthy wait at the airport booking office, next to other companies who have no customers at all. In peak periods this can amount to a two or three hour wait for your recommended company. Customers have said good things about Record and Malaga Cars. These are cheap options and their customer service has not been tested.
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TIP
When picking up your car always say "Is there any chance of a free upgrade?" Many companies are happy to do this because it gives their lager and less booked cars a run out. |
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Helle Hollis
Before we lived out here in Malaga province, we tried a number of hire firms and have approached Helle Hollis because we believe it gives a consistently good service at competitive prices. They are by no means the cheapest option but represent reasonable value
Helle Hollis Car Rental is a Danish car hire company with over 24 years experience on the Costa del Sol. They run a fleet of around 1,500 rental cars in a wide variety of makes and models which are on average no more than 6 – 8 months old.
Helle Hollis make a small surcharge for collection from Malaga airport . You may decide to pay this if you are in a hurry, but we recommend that you take their free courtesy bus which takes you to and from their Head Office depot, situated just 800m from the airport and is open every day from 07:00 – 00:00 for the collection and return of vehicles. We have found this considerably quicker than queueing under the arrivals lounge at the airport
Helle Hollis also have branch offices in Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja and also offer services from Granada Airport.
If you decide to book with Helle Hollis, please ask us for our residence number and address. This information will secure you a 15% discount.
Vivasiesta recommends Helle Hollis Car Rental and offers an affiliate discount in all good faith and without prejudice. The client is absolutely and solely responsible for his/her contract with the the car company and Vivasiesta! accepts no responsibility whatsoever for this relationship
Helle Hollis Car Rental is a Danish car hire company with over 24 years experience on the Costa del Sol. They run a fleet of around 1,500 rental cars in a wide variety of makes and models which are on average no more than 6 – 8 months old.
Helle Hollis make a small surcharge for collection from Malaga airport . You may decide to pay this if you are in a hurry, but we recommend that you take their free courtesy bus which takes you to and from their Head Office depot, situated just 800m from the airport and is open every day from 07:00 – 00:00 for the collection and return of vehicles. We have found this considerably quicker than queueing under the arrivals lounge at the airport
Helle Hollis also have branch offices in Marbella, Fuengirola and Nerja and also offer services from Granada Airport.
If you decide to book with Helle Hollis, please ask us for our residence number and address. This information will secure you a 15% discount.
Vivasiesta recommends Helle Hollis Car Rental and offers an affiliate discount in all good faith and without prejudice. The client is absolutely and solely responsible for his/her contract with the the car company and Vivasiesta! accepts no responsibility whatsoever for this relationship