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No. 10 of 14 at ACE

Sixt

at Lanzarote Airport

Shuttle 10 min
Counterwise Score 4.8 out of 10, rated Poor.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sixt at Lanzarote Airport is ranked No. 10 of 14 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 4.8/10 (Poor).
  • The Sixt desk is off-site: the shuttle from Lanzarote Airport takes about 10 minutes.
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the typical deposit is €300.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–23:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many recent reviews report counter staff presenting extra insurance as mandatory or pushing it hard, often despite broker or own excess cover, which in several cases roughly doubled the final price..

Based on 277 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 148 useful recent Google reviews after exclusions, this Sixt desk gets plenty of praise for friendly, fast service and good cars, but a large and consistent set of reports about insurance pressure, upgrade-or-wait offers and disputed damage charges after unattended returns. Web sources are mostly undated aggregator or forum pages that point the same way but add little independent weight, so travellers should photograph the car at pickup and return and check carefully what cover is really required.

AI-assisted summary of 277 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)

Poor3.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor2.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 50 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor3.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 20 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 35 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 4.0 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 6.2 · counts 30%
  • 23 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 10% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (137 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Many recent reviews report counter staff presenting extra insurance as mandatory or pushing it hard, often despite broker or own excess cover, which in several cases roughly doubled the final price.tripadvisor.co.ukwanderlog.com
  • Repeated reports of damage charges (about 200-600 EUR) for damage travellers say was already on the car or is not visible in photos; returns are often unattended with a key box and no joint inspection, and disputes are described as slow or rejected.tripadvisor.co.ukwanderlog.com
  • Several reviewers say the booked category was unavailable at pickup and they were offered a paid upgrade (about 20 EUR per day) or a cheaper car without a refund of the difference; some say the car became available once they declined the upgrade.
  • Extra card charges after the rental and slow deposit releases (from a few days up to a month or more) are reported by around ten reviewers, who often say the amounts were unclear at the counter.spaincarrentalfinder.help
  • Several recent reviews describe breakdowns or faulty cars followed by slow or unhelpful roadside assistance, long waits, or customers having to pay for taxis themselves.

Green flags (5)

  • Many reviewers describe quick, friendly counter service and a smooth pickup, with several saying there was no queue.
  • Cars are often described as clean, new or nearly new, and some travellers report free or discounted upgrades.
  • The app check-in and key-box return are praised as fast and stress-free, including for late arrivals, and some returns were confirmed as damage-free within minutes.
  • Some travellers report deposits released within 2-3 days or immediately, and one reviewer had a disputed damage claim closed straight away after sending photos.
  • Staff are credited with finding last-minute solutions, such as a car for a delayed flight, a 7-seater within minutes, or a replacement after another supplier cancelled.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, shuttle about 10 minsource
Opening hours07:00–23:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit€300source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withFlizzr

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

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Sixt at Lanzarote Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Lanzarote Airport any good?

Sixt at Lanzarote Airport has a Counterwise Score of 4.8/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 10 of 14 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many reviewers describe quick, friendly counter service and a smooth pickup, with several saying there was no queue.. Main red flag: Many recent reviews report counter staff presenting extra insurance as mandatory or pushing it hard, often despite broker or own excess cover, which in several cases roughly doubled the final price..

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

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

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Lanzarote Airport?

The typical deposit at Sixt at Lanzarote Airport is €300. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

Where is the Sixt desk at Lanzarote Airport?

The Sixt desk is off-site: the shuttle from Lanzarote Airport takes about 10 minutes. It shares the counter with Flizzr.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Lanzarote Airport?

Sixt at Lanzarote Airport is open 07:00–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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