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No. 3 of 14 at ACE

Payless

at Lanzarote Airport

In terminal
Counterwise Score 7.9 out of 10, rated Mixed.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Payless at Lanzarote Airport is ranked No. 3 of 14 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.9/10 (Mixed).
  • The Payless desk is inside the terminal at Lanzarote Airport.
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the typical deposit is from €0.
  • Fuel policy: not confirmed yet. Opening hours: Mon–Sat 07:00–23:00, Sun 08:00–23:00 (T1).

Based on 80 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 80 recent Google reviews of this desk after excluding 6 (69 with text), travellers mostly report fast handovers, no card deposit, full cover included and clean cars at low prices. Problems are infrequent: a few reports of curt counter staff and a couple of refused rentals over age or licence rules. Web evidence is mostly forum posts and undated pages, and it agrees with the reviews.

AI-assisted summary of 80 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)

Great9.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 26 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Great9.0/10

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

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Great8.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 17 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great9.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 24 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 22 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 8.7 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.6 · counts 30%
  • 6 of 86 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (other locations). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 32% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (32 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 (0)

    Green flags (5)

    • Many reviews and several forum posts say cars are rented without a card deposit and with full insurance included, so no excess is mentioned.reddit.comtripadvisor.comreddit.com
    • Handover at the airport desk is usually quick, typically 5 to 15 minutes, and recent reviews report no real queue.
    • Travellers often say the price they booked or were quoted is what they paid, with no hidden extras and no payment needed until pickup.
    • Cars are generally described as new and clean, and when a fault or damage appeared, several reviewers got a replacement car quickly.
    • Several reviewers say they could pay in cash or with a debit card, and the desk was flexible, for example waiting for a delayed flight or handing over keys when a card failed.

    Practical facts

    LocationDesk inside the terminalsource
    Opening hoursMon–Sat 07:00–23:00, Sun 08:00–23:00 (T1)source
    Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
    Typical depositfrom €0source
    Fuel policyNot confirmed yet
    Shares the desk withNo other brands

    “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 80 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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    Payless at Lanzarote Airport: questions and answers

    Is Payless at Lanzarote Airport any good?

    Payless at Lanzarote Airport has a Counterwise Score of 7.9/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 3 of 14 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many reviews and several forum posts say cars are rented without a card deposit and with full insurance included, so no excess is mentioned..

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

    Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether Payless at Lanzarote Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

    How much is the deposit at Payless at Lanzarote Airport?

    The typical deposit at Payless at Lanzarote Airport is from €0. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

    Where is the Payless desk at Lanzarote Airport?

    The Payless desk is inside the terminal at Lanzarote Airport.

    What are the opening hours of Payless at Lanzarote Airport?

    Payless at Lanzarote Airport is open Mon–Sat 07:00–23:00, Sun 08:00–23:00 (T1). Fuel policy: not confirmed yet.

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