Car Hire too cheap?

bigfer

As I always do when I am bored, I started checking car hire prices for next years holiday. I came across Delpaso Car Hire in Malaga advertising several models for less than 3euros per day in Oct 2023 via the DoyouSpain.com website. As this was such a bargain, I have booked (and paid for) two periods of car hire for next year.

I have the booking references from DoyouSpain and the money has been taken from my Santander credit card. I have never used Delpaso before and given how cheap this appears to be, what is the likelihood of me turning up on the day to be told the computer says "No"?  TIA

Westin

Not sure but I guess you need to question how any business can buy, service and operate a vehicle to rent to you for around £2.50 per day.   

Perhaps that's the low headline car rental rate and if you want one or more tyres they are an extra €10 each per day. 

onashoestring

Whilst you are browsing always worth checking out the reviews on trustpilot.

TELLIT01

Reviews are very mixed and not just on trustpilot.  Read their T&C very closely, as they freely admit that as a private company they may require documentation which isn't legally required.  For example you must have an IDP although UK licence holders driving in the EU are not required by law to have one.

bigfer

I will obtain an IDP, but I'm more interested in the legality of entering into an agreement with Delpaso/DoYouSpain over this hire. Can they/them suddenly pull the plug later on and claim it was a glitch?
I have contacted DYS for confirmation, but I did get 6 days car hire from Centuro for 7 euros in Madrid during COVID 2020 without a problem.

niallmitch

Ive used Delpaso via DYS a couple of times, only issue as said above was the IDP but generally no problems

heatherw_01

Did it say what was included?

It could be they expect a large payment for insurance or extras upon arrival.
Just make sure that it says what is included is correct.

Not heard of the company myself but that price seems too cheap.
Could just be an error and they might let you have it, or they might cancel it in advance if they realise.

bigfer

I double checked with DTS who confirmed that the price was correct. Delpaso want the cost of a full tank of fuel on pick up which they advise will be 150-300 euros!!!, But I get that refunded if I return the car full.
Since posting this, I have booked with another company as I lost my nerve over some of the reviews. I'll look again nearer the day. It's free cancellation with Delpaso.