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)
- Added ACTUAL Airbnb prices for Portugal, Mallorca, Croatia (July 2026)
- Verified car hire costs for Faro, Split, Palma airports
- Key finding: Accommodation 2-3x more expensive than estimated in peak July
- Updated budget breakdowns with verified prices
- Croatia 7 nights (£1,719) is only viable 7-night option under £2,000
- Mallorca removed as viable option (£3,426+ for 10 nights)
- Updated overview and decision guide with corrected costs
Sources: Kayak UK (flights, car hire), Airbnb API (accommodation)
