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No. 6 of 14 at ACE

Budget

at Lanzarote Airport

Shuttle
Counterwise Score 5.5 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Budget at Lanzarote Airport is ranked No. 6 of 14 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.5/10 (Poor).
  • The Budget desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Lanzarote Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–22:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews (mostly within the last 4 months) say staff pushed the desk's own excess cover hard or made it effectively mandatory, with extra amounts reported from roughly 120 euros to a few hundred, even where cover had been bought through a broker..

Based on 57 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 57 kept Google reviews (37 of 94 excluded as staff-praise, 8 of the kept ones are stars only), the desk gets good marks for newer, clean cars but recurring complaints about the off-site location, long waits, pressure to buy extra cover and card-related refusals. Most complaints are from the last 4 months, and the web evidence is mostly undated and mixed, so treat it as medium-to-low confidence. Check the shuttle pick-up point and 7:00 opening time, and consider arranging your own cover before arrival.

AI-assisted summary of 57 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 13 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Mixed6.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 9 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 10 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 14 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 18 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 20 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 5.2 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 6.0 · counts 30%
  • 37 of 94 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 24% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (46 after weighting by age).

High consensusOur independent signals (AI review analysis, web reports and star ratings) point the same way.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

  • Several recent reviews (mostly within the last 4 months) say staff pushed the desk's own excess cover hard or made it effectively mandatory, with extra amounts reported from roughly 120 euros to a few hundred, even where cover had been bought through a broker.
  • Off-site desk reached by shuttle with weak signage: many recent reviews report long journeys from arrival to keys, with waits of 30 minutes to over 2 hours between the shuttle stop, the ride and the desk queue.
  • Office opens at 7:00 and travellers report no shuttle or staff for early-morning returns, leaving them to arrange taxis or a closed site; the official location page lists 7:00-22:00 hours.budget.com
  • Three reviews from July to November report card problems at the counter leading to a refused or undelivered rental, or a forced cover purchase, with prepaid money reportedly not refunded promptly.

Green flags (4)

  • Cars are frequently described as new, clean and in good condition, including some free upgrades.
  • When the shuttle runs smoothly, travellers describe quick, straightforward paperwork and a short ride to the office.
  • Prices are often described as competitive or good value.
  • Some travellers report constructive handling of problems: a failed card resolved without forced extra cover, a photographed pre-existing scratch accepted, and a replacement car within an hour after a breakdown.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:00–22:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withAvis, Turisprime

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 57 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Budget at Lanzarote Airport: questions and answers

Is Budget at Lanzarote Airport any good?

Budget at Lanzarote Airport has a Counterwise Score of 5.5/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 6 of 14 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Cars are frequently described as new, clean and in good condition, including some free upgrades.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews (mostly within the last 4 months) say staff pushed the desk's own excess cover hard or made it effectively mandatory, with extra amounts reported from roughly 120 euros to a few hundred, even where cover had been bought through a broker..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Budget at Lanzarote Airport?

Yes. Budget at Lanzarote Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Budget at Lanzarote Airport?

The deposit amount at Budget at Lanzarote Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

Where is the Budget desk at Lanzarote Airport?

The Budget desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Lanzarote Airport (ride time not confirmed yet). It shares the counter with Avis and Turisprime.

What are the opening hours of Budget at Lanzarote Airport?

Budget at Lanzarote Airport is open 07:00–22:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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