The association represents 120 companies who, in general terms, have been experiencing activity this October which is 15% higher than the same month in 2019.
Compared with 2019, Reus noted at a press conference, supply has been limited to an estimated 70,000 units rather than 120,000. The cause, as was explained before the season got under way, has been the microchip shortage and the consequent reduction in car production. Nevertheless, 70,000-75,000 vehicles have been sufficient to meet demand.
The average rent this year has been 70-75 euros per car per day compared to 65 euros in 2019. There have been instances, he noted, of a Fiat Panda, for example, having been rented for as much as 140 euros per day. In general, though, there has been a 20% increase in prices compared to 2019. This has helped to offset the losses of the past year, and the prices will be maintained next season.
Reus was critical of websites that offer cars for "three euros" a day but which turn out to be for 60 euros. This draws complaints from tourists and creates a "bad image" for the Balearics. It is a practice, he insisted, that must be eradicated, although this year it has occurred less due to the reduced number of vehicles. "Everyone has the right to work, but not at any price."
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Mallorca car hire firms are the biggest rip off merchants I've ever come across, ludicrous prices and as for the so called insurance I can insure my car for the whole year for what it cost to insure a car in Mallorca for tens days or less. And they have the cheek to say they have had a good year? yes they always have a good year ripping off tourist. Not surprised if they are charging 140 euros a day to rent a Fiat Panda, that works out at 51000 odd euros a year? rid off merchants.