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Car hire deposits at Málaga Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 16 of the 21 car rental desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Goldcar has the lowest starting deposit (€0–€950); the highest amount is at Autos Lido (up to €1,750). The median starting deposit is €200.
A range such as €0–€950 (Goldcar) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Goldcar scores 4.0/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Helle Hollis, at 8.9/10 (Great) with a deposit of up to €600. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 11 desks in this list: Goldcar, Wiber, Record Go, Sicily by Car, Enterprise, Hertz, Click&Rent, SOLO Rent a Car, CarGest, Sixt and Centauro.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 5 desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Málaga Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Goldcar | €0–€950 | 4.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 2.Malagacar.com | €0–€1,000 | 7.4Mixed | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 3.Wiber | €0–€1,100 | 4.8Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| 4.Record Go | €0–€1,100 | 2.3Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 5.Autos Lido | €0–€1,750 | 6.9Mixed | Not required | Shuttle |
| 6.Europcar | €100–€500 | 4.0Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 7.Sicily by Car | €150–€1,300 | 4.7Poor | Required | Shuttle 7 min |
| 8.Enterprise | €200 | 6.4Mixed | Not required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 9.Avis | €200 | 5.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 10.Hertz | €200–€700 | 2.4Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 11.Click&Rent | €200–€1,000 | 3.8Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 12.SOLO Rent a Car | €250–€1,150 | 7.7Mixed | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 13.CarGest | €300 | 8.4Great | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 14.Sixt | €300 | 6.3Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 15.Helle Hollis | up to €600 | 8.9Great | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 16.Centauro | up to €1,400 | 5.2Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 5.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| OK Mobility | 4.6Poor | Required | In terminal |
| NIZA Cars | 3.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 2.8Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Delpaso | 2.6Poor | Required | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Málaga Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Málaga Airport?
Goldcar has the lowest known starting deposit at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport: €0–€950. It has a Counterwise Score of 4.0/10 (Poor). Next come Malagacar.com (€0–€1,000) and Wiber (€0–€1,100).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Málaga Airport?
Across the 16 desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €0 up to €1,750. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 5 desks.
Which car hire desks at Málaga Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport are at Autos Lido (€0–€1,750), Centauro (up to €1,400) and Sicily by Car (€150–€1,300). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Málaga Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Goldcar, Wiber, Record Go, Sicily by Car, Enterprise, Hertz, Click&Rent, SOLO Rent a Car, CarGest, Sixt and Centauro: read their desk pages before you book.
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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.