I tend to hire cars using Cartrawler so have used 5 or 6 different outfits operating out of FAO by now and been ripped off only once - by Goldcar claiming scratch damage that was practically invisible. My point is that you pays your money and you takes your chances.
With that in mind, my experience with Airauto is a positive one. Booked a car for a week in May. Returned it after the week. No drama, no issues. The five star review has literally nothing to do with the car hire itself. Read on.
On going through security at the airport I realised I'd left an expensive jacket in the car. I called them immediately and they confirmed the coat was there and said they'd hang on to it until I returned in July. My expectations were low and, sure enough, when I emailed them on my way down to Faro they told me that there was no trace. However, I dealt with a most helpful rep Helena Araujo who tracked the jacket down which had been sent to their Quarteria office and from where I was able to collect it a few days later. I cannot fault their customer service on this occasion and, all other things being equal, will use them again in preference to any other firm at FAO. read more