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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Málaga Airport
At Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, 8 of the 21 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 13 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 4.2/10 and the shuttle desks 5.6/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.4 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is Sixt, at 6.3/10 (Mixed); the best-rated shuttle desk is Helle Hollis, at 8.9/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 2 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Autos Lido, Centauro, Click&Rent, NIZA Cars, Drivalia and Delpaso. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Helle Hollis, SOLO Rent a Car, Malagacar.com, Enterprise, Centauro, Wiber, Sicily by Car, Click&Rent and Drivalia: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 21 desks at Málaga Airport
In the terminal vs shuttle at Málaga Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 8 | 13 |
| Average score | 4.2Poor | 5.6Poor |
| Best-rated | Sixt (6.3) | Helle Hollis (8.9) |
| Median starting deposit | €150 (6 of 8 known) | €200 (10 of 13 known) |
| No credit card needed | 4 of 8 | 2 of 13 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 2 to 7 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sixt | 6.3Mixed | In terminal | €300 | Not required |
| 2.Budget | 5.3Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.Avis | 5.1Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.OK Mobility | 4.6Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Europcar | 4.0Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Not required |
| 6.Goldcar | 4.0Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Not confirmed yet |
| 7.Hertz | 2.4Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Not required |
| 8.Record Go | 2.3Poor | In terminal | €0–€1,100 | Not 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.Helle Hollis | 8.9Great | Shuttle 2 min | up to €600 | Required |
| 2.CarGest | 8.4Great | Shuttle 5 min | €300 | Required |
| 3.SOLO Rent a Car | 7.7Mixed | Shuttle 3 min | €250–€1,150 | Required |
| 4.Malagacar.com | 7.4Mixed | Shuttle 2 min | €0–€1,000 | Required |
| 5.Autos Lido | 6.9Mixed | Shuttle | €0–€1,750 | Not required |
| 6.Enterprise | 6.4Mixed | Shuttle 5 min | €200 | Not required |
| 7.Centauro | 5.2Poor | Shuttle | up to €1,400 | Not confirmed yet |
| 8.Wiber | 4.8Poor | Shuttle 5 min | €0–€1,100 | Not confirmed yet |
| 9.Sicily by Car | 4.7Poor | Shuttle 7 min | €150–€1,300 | Required |
| 10.Click&Rent | 3.8Poor | Shuttle | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 11.NIZA Cars | 3.4Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 12.Drivalia | 2.8Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 13.Delpaso | 2.6Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Málaga Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Málaga Airport?
At Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, the 8 desks inside the terminal average 4.2/10 and the 13 shuttle desks 5.6/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.4 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 Málaga Airport?
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Málaga Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 2 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Helle Hollis about 2 min, CarGest about 5 min, SOLO Rent a Car about 3 min, Malagacar.com about 2 min, Enterprise about 5 min, Wiber about 5 min and Sicily by Car about 7 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Autos Lido, Centauro, Click&Rent, NIZA Cars, Drivalia and Delpaso.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Málaga Airport?
Helle Hollis is the best-rated off-site desk at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.9/10 (Great). It is followed by CarGest (8.4/10) and SOLO Rent a Car (7.7/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Málaga Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.3/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Budget (5.3/10) and Avis (5.1/10).
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