Terms & Conditions
Last updated: May 2026
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation for our services. These terms and conditions apply to all services provided by Personal Drivers and constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
The content presented on our website is intended for persons aged 18 and over. The purchase of services through our website requires the use of the payment methods specified at the time of booking.
Pricing
All amounts are calculated in euros per vehicle or per person, depending on the type of service booked, and include all applicable taxes.
Reservations
- A booking deposit of 50% of the total quoted amount is required for all services. Payment must be made by credit card or bank transfer within 48 hours of accepting our quote. Deposits are fully refundable up to 72 hours before the service start time, except for credit card payments, where the refunded amount will be net of any processing fees charged by the payment provider, as these fees are beyond our control.
- For bookings made less than 72 hours before the scheduled service, full payment is required at the time of booking.
- Personal Drivers will send a written confirmation containing all details of the reservation. This confirmation serves as your booking voucher and should be presented to our representative or driver at the time of service.
- In the case of group bookings, the person making the reservation acts as the group's representative and accepts these terms on behalf of all passengers.
Airport Transfers
- Please provide as much information as possible when booking a transfer, including flight number, scheduled time, origin or destination, and accommodation address.
- Personal Drivers cannot accept complaints or reimbursement requests arising from incomplete or incorrect information provided at the time of booking, missed flights, excess luggage, or the transportation of special items (such as wheelchairs, surfboards, or pet carriers) not declared in advance.
- Luggage and personal belongings remain the sole responsibility of the client at all times.
- For outbound transfers, clients must adhere to the agreed departure time to ensure timely arrival at the airport. The driver will wait a maximum of 15 minutes beyond the agreed time. Personal Drivers accepts no liability for missed flights resulting from client delays.
- Any changes to flight schedules must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance by email or via our emergency contact number. Personal Drivers accepts no responsibility for delays or missed connections arising from undeclared schedule changes.
Vehicles
- In the event that the requested vehicle is unavailable, Personal Drivers reserves the right to substitute an alternative vehicle of equivalent quality and category, which may be of a different make or model.
- Personal Drivers reserves the right to refuse transportation to any client whose behaviour, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, may endanger the driver, other passengers, or the vehicle.
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages and food, as well as smoking, is strictly prohibited inside our vehicles.
Complaints
- Any complaint must be raised with the driver or company representative at the time of the service. Written complaints must be submitted within 30 days of the service completion date to be considered.
- Personal Drivers accepts no liability for circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to: weather-related delays, traffic congestion, mechanical failures, road accidents, delays caused by other clients, or police operations.
- We also accept no responsibility for personal documents, valuables, or items forgotten inside vehicles.
- All substantiated complaints will receive a written response within 30 days of receipt. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with Portuguese law, in the District Court of Almada.
Insurance
Personal Drivers holds all insurance required under Portuguese law. Our insurance covers our vehicles and passengers only and does not extend to losses or damages unrelated to our direct services.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Personal Drivers is committed to providing a quality service to all clients and website visitors, and to protecting the privacy of the personal data you share with us.
Personal Information
Personal information is collected when accessing the bookings area or when making a reservation. All personal data provided is used exclusively for the purpose of processing your reservation. Your contact details may also be used to send newsletters or promotional communications from Personal Drivers. Your data will not be shared with third parties and will only be used internally by Personal Drivers. If you are a registered user, you may update your personal details at any time by logging in with your username and password.
Data Security
We handle all information provided by you in a strictly confidential manner, in accordance with our internal security and confidentiality policies and procedures. Whenever credit card information is requested, the transmission is carried out via SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption. SSL is also used on all pages where personal data is collected, ensuring your information is transmitted over the internet in encrypted form. You can verify that you are in a secure environment by looking for a padlock icon in your browser's address bar.
Cookies
When you visit our website, a small text file (cookie) may be created and stored on your device. This file helps personalise and improve your browsing experience by recognising returning visitors. We also collect technical information such as your IP address, operating system, and browser type to improve the quality of your visit. This information is not shared with any external parties.
- Most browsers accept cookies automatically. You can delete existing cookies or configure your browser to refuse them via the browser's settings or "Help" menu.
- Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.