Whole loads of hire cars available, but is there the demand? | Miquel A. Cañellas
Palma10/08/2016 00:00
The huge number of hire cars in the Balearics this summer, more than ever before, is leading to a reduction in prices. The president of the Aevab car-rental agencies' association, Ramón Reus, says that cars are more economical but they are also less profitable. He points out that prices are in some instances 50% lower than on the mainland, meaning a day rate here of between 30 and 40 euros compared with 60 euros in other parts of Spain. Because of this he is calling for regulation to avoid "saturation".
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"There is more supply than there is demand, despite the fall in prices charged to consumers." " ....it was said (by the association) that it would be difficult to find a car."
" Difficult to find a car !!!" Because tens of thousands are on the Islands roads. They are part of the Hotels' ALL INCLUSIVE package deals. Tourist hire cars are clogging up everywhere in Mallorca. They are being parked everywhere around the Hotels. Buses and tradesmen on deliveries etc.; are having increasing problems to complete their work and schedules. There needs to be a limit, and legislation to limit Hire Car usage, and Hotel package deals.Not to mention the number of very poor " LOST " drivers, in Hire Cars.