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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Lanzarote Airport
At Lanzarote Airport, 8 of the 14 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 6 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 6.1/10 and the shuttle desks 5.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 1.1 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is AutoReisen, at 9.0/10 (Great); the best-rated shuttle desk is GoByCar, at 6.3/10 (Mixed).
Known shuttle rides take about 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for GoByCar, Budget, Avis, Turisprime and Record Go. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at GoByCar, Budget, Avis and Record Go: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 14 desks at Lanzarote Airport
In the terminal vs shuttle at Lanzarote Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 8 | 6 |
| Average score | 6.1Mixed | 5.0Poor |
| Best-rated | AutoReisen (9.0) | GoByCar (6.3) |
| Median starting deposit | €0 (7 of 8 known) | €200 (3 of 6 known) |
| No credit card needed | 3 of 8 | 1 of 6 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride about 10 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.AutoReisen | 9.0Great | In terminal | €0 | Not required |
| 2.Cicar | 7.9Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.Payless | 7.9Mixed | In terminal | from €0 | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.Cabrera Medina | 7.4Mixed | In terminal | €0 | Not required |
| 5.TopCar | 5.2Poor | In terminal | €0–€900 | Not required |
| 6.Europcar | 4.7Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Required |
| 7.Goldcar | 3.7Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Required |
| 8.Hertz | 3.3Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Required |
Shuttle desks (off-site)
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Ride times exclude the wait for the bus.
| Desk | Score | Shuttle ride | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.GoByCar | 6.3Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.Budget | 5.5Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.Avis | 5.1Poor | Shuttle | €200 | Required |
| 4.Turisprime | 5.0Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Sixt | 4.8Poor | Shuttle 10 min | €300 | Required |
| 6.Record Go | 3.5Poor | Shuttle | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Lanzarote Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Lanzarote Airport?
At Lanzarote Airport, the 8 desks inside the terminal average 6.1/10 and the 6 shuttle desks 5.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 1.1 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Lanzarote Airport?
8 desks are inside the terminal: AutoReisen (9.0/10), Cicar (7.9/10), Payless (7.9/10), Cabrera Medina (7.4/10), TopCar (5.2/10), Europcar (4.7/10), Goldcar (3.7/10) and Hertz (3.3/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Lanzarote Airport?
The shuttle ride takes about 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Sixt about 10 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for GoByCar, Budget, Avis, Turisprime and Record Go.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Lanzarote Airport?
GoByCar is the best-rated off-site desk at Lanzarote Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.3/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Budget (5.5/10) and Avis (5.1/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Lanzarote Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Lanzarote Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 9.0/10 (Great). It is followed by Cicar (7.9/10) and Payless (7.9/10).
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.