Algarve T

What Algarve T does

Algarve T — legally ALGARVE T – Cooperativa de Automóveis de Turismo do Algarve, CRL — is a member-owned tourism taxi cooperative founded in 1989 and headquartered in Almancil, Portugal. It operates the largest fleet of official tourism taxis in Portugal, comprising 60+ Mercedes-Benz vehicles across Sedan, Station Wagon, and Class V Minivan segments, with professional multilingual drivers (English, French, German) trained in defensive driving. The cooperative acts as an intermediary platform connecting customers with its member drivers for airport transfers (Faro, Lisbon, Oporto, Seville), golf course transfers, private chauffeur services, wedding and event transportation, and customized multi-day tours across Portugal and southern Spain.

The core technology stack is a self-built booking platform delivered through www.algarvet.com (web) and the CATCH ME NOW mobile application, both offering 24/7 self-serve reservation with flight-tracking integration, vehicle selection, passenger/child-seat configuration, and payment processing. The platform supports minimum 1-hour advance booking, applies a 20% surcharge for services between 00:00 and 07:00, and routes bookings to member drivers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website, mobile app, and a 24-hour telephone hotline, supplemented by referral partnerships with hotels (Crowne Plaza Vilamoura), golf courses, tourism associations (Associação de Turismo do Algarve, Turismo de Portugal), municipal government (C.M. Loulé), and local attractions and restaurants.

Revenue is generated on a transactional, per-trip basis with non-refundable charges and variable pricing by vehicle type, distance, and time. The company is GDPR-compliant as data controller for personal data collected through the booking channels. Total headcount is stated as 11–50 employees; revenue, ARR, and contract values are not publicly disclosed. No external funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity is indicated.

Name

Algarve T

Legal name

ALGARVE T – Cooperativa de Automóveis de Turismo do Algarve, CRL.

Website

https://algarvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Algarve T is a Portuguese tourism taxi cooperative founded in 1989, operating 60+ Mercedes-Benz vehicles across the Algarve, Portugal, and southern Spain. It provides premium chauffeur and transfer services — airport, golf, weddings, events, and tours — to tourists, business travelers, and event clients via web, mobile app, and partner referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tourist Taxi & Chauffeur Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive / Corporate Chauffeur Services (THADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Transportation & Chauffeur-Hosted Experiences (THAJALAD), Private Airport Transfer & Chauffeured Services (THAIAFAB), Chauffeured / Black Car & Executive Car Services (THACAIAC)

Keywords

• Tourist taxi service
• Airport transfer service
• Private chauffeur service
• Luxury car hire
• Wedding car service

Headquarters

HQ city

Almancil

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Core revenue from providing taxi and chauffeur services using a fleet of 60+ Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Services include airport transfers, golf course transfers, private chauffeur, wedding/event transportation, and tours. Pricing varies by vehicle type (Sedan, Station Wagon, Minivan), distance, and time of service. Additional 20% surcharge applies for services between 00:00-07:00. Company acts as intermediary platform between customers and driver partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Algarve T provides chauffeured tourism taxi and transfer services in Portugal's Algarve region using a fleet of 60+ Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Station Wagon, and Class V Minivan). Core services include airport transfers (Faro, Lisbon, Oporto, Seville), golf course transfers, private chauffeur hire, wedding and corporate event transportation, and customized private tours of Portugal and southern Spain. Bookings are accepted 24/7 through the algarvet.com website, CATCH ME NOW mobile app, or phone.

Product overview

Algarve T is a tourism taxi cooperative operating since 1989 in the Algarve region of Portugal, offering luxury chauffeur and taxi services through a fleet of 60 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Station Wagon, and Class V Minivan). The company provides a unified service platform comprising the CATCH ME NOW mobile application and the www.algarvet.com website for online reservations. Core service offerings include airport transfers (Faro, Lisbon, Oporto, Seville), golf course transfers, private chauffeur services, wedding and event transportation, and customized tours of Portugal and Spain. The company acts as an intermediary, providing a booking platform that connects users with third-party driver service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATCH ME NOW: Mobile application for taxi and chauffeur service reservations

Products and services

• Airport Transfer Service
• Golf Course Transfer Service
• Private Chauffeur Service
• Wedding & Events Transportation
• Private Tours (Portugal & Spain)

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Associação de Turismo do AlgarvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism promotion partnership with the Algarve Tourism Association for regional tourism development and promotion.
• C.M. LoulécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Loulé City Council for municipal tourism and transportation services in the region.
• Turismo de PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Portugal's national tourism authority for tourism promotion and service quality standards.
• Crowne Plaza VilamouramajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partnership providing transportation services for hotel guests including airport transfers and local destinations.
• AquashowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Aquashow water park for visitor transportation to the attraction.
• Ostra D'OurominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partnership for dining transportation services.
• O'NeillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBar and entertainment venue partnership for night transportation services.
• Pequeno Mundo RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partnership for dining transportation services.
• KArting AlmancilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKarting attraction partnership for activity transportation services.
• Skydive SevenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkydiving activity partner for adventure tourism transportation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sixt Ride: Chauffeur and airport transfer service operated by Sixt, the major European car rental group. Comparable to Algarve T in premium chauffeur offerings but operates as part of a broader mobility portfolio including rental cars and corporate accounts.
• Bolt: European ride-hailing and micromobility platform with active presence in Portugal. Overlaps with Algarve T in tourist ground transport in the Algarve, particularly for airport transfers and city rides, though primarily positioned as a low-cost rideshare alternative.
• Uber: Global ride-hailing and mobility platform operating in Portugal. Comparable to Algarve T as an on-demand ground transport option for Algarve tourists, though Uber competes primarily on price and convenience rather than premium chauffeur service.

Direct peers

• FreeNow: European multi-mobility app offering taxis, private hire vehicles, and chauffeur services across Portugal. Comparable to Algarve T in taxi and chauffeur booking model, though broader in scope (covers multiple transport modes and uses an app-first platform).
• Addison Lee: UK-based executive car and chauffeur service operating premium fleets for corporate and individual clients. Comparable to Algarve T in chauffeur-driven executive service and online/app booking, though focused on the London market.
• Welcome Pickups: Airport transfer and chauffeur service specializing in tourist markets across southern Europe, including Portugal. Directly comparable to Algarve T in airport transfer focus, online booking model, multilingual drivers, and tourist customer base.
• Blacklane: Global premium chauffeur service offering airport transfers, intercity rides, and hourly chauffeur bookings. Closely comparable to Algarve T in product (luxury chauffeur-driven transport), customer segment (business travelers and tourists), and professional service positioning, though operating at a much larger international scale.
• Daytrip: Private intercity transfer and sightseeing service across Europe with a strong focus on tourist routes. Directly comparable to Algarve T's tour and intercity transfer products (Portugal and Spain cities), serving the same tourist customer segment with chauffeur-driven vehicles.

Regional players

• Careem: Middle East-based ride-hailing and chauffeur platform (owned by Uber) offering premium and standard transport tiers. Comparable to Algarve T in premium chauffeur service model and tourist customer base, but serves a different geographic region.

Emerging players

• Transferz: Global airport transfer aggregation platform connecting travelers with local chauffeur and taxi providers. Comparable business model to Algarve T's platform intermediary approach, focused on airport transfers and tourist transportation markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlgarveT
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlgarveT
• Instagraminstagram.com/algarve_t
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/algarve-t

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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