CORRECT: Car hire pricing - remove misleading '£4/day' figures

The £4-5/day figures from search results were TEASER RATES that don't
include essential insurance/excess waiver (€6-7/day extra).

Updated based on expert Portugal travel guidance:
- Base rental: €8-12/day in peak season
- Essential excess waiver: €6-7/day (avoids €950+ excess risk)
- Realistic total: €14-19/day = £120-160 for 10 days

Changed from 'VERIFIED' to 'NEEDS VERIFICATION' since July 2026 is
too far ahead for actual quotes (most companies only book 6-12 months
in advance).

Also updated Croatia car hire section with similar realistic estimates.

Source: wetravelportugal.com (expert travel guide, updated Jan 2025)

fly-drive-options/03-CROATIA-SPLIT.md

@@ -50,27 +50,32 @@
 
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-## Car Hire (Split Airport) ✅ VERIFIED 16 March 2026
+## Car Hire (Split Airport) ⚠️ NEEDS VERIFICATION
 
-### Prices (10 days, 18-28 July 2026)
+### ⚠️ WARNING: Teaser Rates vs Real Costs
 
-| Provider | Car Type | Daily Rate | 10 Days | Notes |
-|----------|----------|-----------|---------|-------|
-| **Avantcar, Firefly, GREEN MOTION** | Economy | £5/day | **£50** | Cheapest |
-| **Budget** | Economy | £7/day | **£70** | Budget brand |
-| **Enterprise** | Economy | £10/day | **£100** | Major brand, reliable |
-| **Europcar** | Economy | £11/day | **£110** | Premium brand |
+As with Portugal, comparison sites show **"£5/day"** teaser rates - these are **NOT the actual total cost**.
 
-**✅ VERIFIED BASE COST:** **£50-70 for 10 days** (Economy, basic rental)
+**Essential Insurance (Excess Waiver):**
+- Basic rental has high excess (€1,000+)
+- Excess waiver is essential: €6-8/day
 
-**⚠️ IMPORTANT - Add Full Insurance:**
-- Basic rental has high excess (€1,000-2,500)
-- Full insurance (recommended): Add £80-120
-- **TOTAL WITH INSURANCE:** **£130-190 for 10 days**
+### Realistic Prices (10 days, July peak season)
 
-**Source:** kayak.co.uk direct search 16 March 2026
+| Cost Component | Daily Rate | 10 Days | Notes |
+|----------------|-----------|---------|-------|
+| Base rental (economy) | €10-15 | €100-150 | Peak season pricing |
+| Excess waiver (essential) | €6-8 | €60-80 | Avoids high excess risk |
+| **TOTAL with insurance** | **€16-23** | **€160-230** | **~£135-195** |
 
-**Note:** Croatia has very affordable car hire, similar to Portugal. Roads along the coast are scenic but winding.
+**Note:** Recommend getting a quote 3-6 months before travel for accurate pricing.
+
+**Book at (for comparison):**
+- https://www.zestcarrental.com - Clear pricing
+- https://www.discovercars.com - Good comparison
+- https://www.kayak.co.uk/car-rentals
+
+**Recommendation:** If staying in Split only, consider NO car - city is walkable, use ferries for island trips.
 
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