Featuring "The Old Village" - Vilamoura

       

Welcome to The Old Village Vilamoura our self catering apartment complex in the heart of Vilamoura brought to you by Premier Direct Holidays here in the Algarve Portugal, we are here to help you find your holiday in the Old Village on the Algarve, we have one of the most famous self catering holiday complexes in Vilamoura. Old Village Vilamoura is probably one of the most tranquil settings in Vilamoura, close to the center of Vilamoura and its fine beaches.
Please note that our apartments in The Old Village Vilamoura are ALL ELECTRIC we do not have any gas appliances in the apartments.
There is ample car parking on the outskirts of the Old Village for the visitors wishing to hire cars, try our Sponsor "Old Village Car Hire" as recommended by old village self catering accommodation.

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Getting Around the Algarve

Whether you`re travelling for work or pleasure, hiring a car is a handy way to get straight to your destination without having to be reliant on public transport. When it comes to choosing the right hire car for your trip, it`s important to bear in mind your own needs and those of any fellow passengers. Heading off on an adventure sports trip with friends? You`ll need to make sure they vehicle has sufficient space not only to carry the number of passengers onboard, but also sporting equipment and other baggage. For surfing or camping trips it`s a good idea to consider hiring a car with a roof rack in order to provide extra legroom inside the car. Distance and climate should also be taken into consideration – if you`re planning a lengthy road trip in a hot, dry climate such as that of the Algarve, you`ll need a vehicle with ample elbow room and, preferably, air conditioning.

If you`re a business traveller wanting to make an impression, it`s worth doing some research into which car hire companies can provide top-of-the-range vehicles. Families with young children will want a car that is child-friendly and will not get overheated in hot climates – it may be worth enquiring about child seats and safety belts as well. If you`re planning on getting truly off-the-beaten-track, enquire about the off-road ability of your vehicle. If you have a certain type of hire car in mind, it is always worth making bookings several weeks or even months in advance – especially in high season when popular models may be booked up well in advance of the dates you had in mind.

Of course, the last thing any traveller wants is to hire an unreliable vehicle, so do some homework in terms of researching a car hire company`s reputation. Word of mouth recommendations are always a good option, as are online customer reviews. Don`t just go for the cheapest option – it may well turn out to be a false economy if insurance and petrol costs spiral. Travellers’ heading for a break in the sun kissed Algarve region of Portugal will find hiring a car is a great way to see the best of this stunning region – from its white sandy beaches to its picture-perfect inland towns and villages surrounded by fruit trees and olive groves. Most travellers heading to the Algarve will land at Faro airport.

There are a number of car hire companies based at the airport, and while holiday companies may be happy to arrange car rental on your behalf, it may be more cost-effective to use our car hire agents as they are reliable and probalbly the cheapset.