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No. 3 of 21 at AGP

SOLO Rent a Car

at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Shuttle 3 min
Counterwise Score 7.7 out of 10, rated Mixed.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is ranked No. 3 of 21 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.7/10 (Mixed).
  • The SOLO Rent a Car desk is off-site: the shuttle from Málaga Airport takes about 3 minutes.
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the typical deposit is €250–€1,150.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: Pick-up Mon–Fri 08:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00; returns 24/7 (DiscoverCars: Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–19:00).
  • Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews say debit cards or cards not labelled 'credit' were not accepted for the deposit on the basic rate, leading to a pricier plan, extra daily fees or a long delay at the desk. Other reviews and the company's own blog say a debit-card deposit is possible only with its top insurance package..

Based on 295 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on roughly 295 recent Google reviews of this off-site desk (about 234 with text, 5 excluded), the large majority are 5-star and praise fast pick-up, shuttle transfers, clean cars and little pressure to buy extra cover. Recurring complaints are card and deposit rules at the counter, some slow deposit refunds, occasional disputed post-rental charges and occasional long waits. Independent web evidence is mixed in quality: Trustpilot, DiscoverCars and QEEQ pages are broadly positive, but much of the other web material is undated or from the company's own site.

AI-assisted summary of 295 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 12 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)

Mixed6.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 25 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Great8.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 16 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 25 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 7.3 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.5 · counts 30%
  • 5 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 8% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (180 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Several recent reviews say debit cards or cards not labelled 'credit' were not accepted for the deposit on the basic rate, leading to a pricier plan, extra daily fees or a long delay at the desk. Other reviews and the company's own blog say a debit-card deposit is possible only with its top insurance package.solorentacar.com
  • A handful of reviews from the past six months report deposits not returned or delayed for one to two weeks or longer, or a hold said to be kept after return. Many others report refunds within hours or days.
  • Several reviews describe post-rental charges the customer disputes: damage not noted at pick-up, a missing emergency item, an anti-tobacco cleaning fee, or alleged damage later resolved through insurance. Charges of about 50 to 254 euros are mentioned.
  • Some reviews report long waits for keys (45 to 60 minutes) or a shuttle that never arrived for a late booking, even though most describe quick service.
  • A few reviews report serious car problems: a breakdown on the first evening, brakes or airbag warnings, an underpowered car, or no spare wheel and poor roadside help. Some say they bore taxi costs themselves.

Green flags (5)

  • About a dozen recent reviews say staff did not push extra insurance or extras, including some who declined an upgrade without pressure.
  • Pick-up and return are described as quick, often about 5 to 10 minutes, with a free shuttle or a short walk to the terminal and out-of-hours returns available.
  • Many reviewers received photos or a list of existing damage by email and a quick confirmation of no new damage after return.
  • Several reviews report the card hold released the same day or within a few days, and one reports a refund after third-party scratch damage on a full-cover booking.
  • Many reviews describe clean, newer cars, free upgrades or the exact category booked, and quick help with a flat tyre or battery.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, shuttle about 3 minsource
Opening hoursPick-up Mon–Fri 08:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00; returns 24/7 (DiscoverCars: Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–19:00)source
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit€250–€1,150source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
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 295 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga Airport: questions and answers

Is SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga Airport any good?

SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport has a Counterwise Score of 7.7/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 3 of 21 desks at the airport. Main green flag: About a dozen recent reviews say staff did not push extra insurance or extras, including some who declined an upgrade without pressure.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews say debit cards or cards not labelled 'credit' were not accepted for the deposit on the basic rate, leading to a pricier plan, extra daily fees or a long delay at the desk. Other reviews and the company's own blog say a debit-card deposit is possible only with its top insurance package..

Do I need a credit card to rent from SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga Airport?

Yes. SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga Airport?

The typical deposit at SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is €250–€1,150. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Goldcar (€0–€950).

Where is the SOLO Rent a Car desk at Málaga Airport?

The SOLO Rent a Car desk is off-site: the shuttle from Málaga Airport takes about 3 minutes.

What are the opening hours of SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga Airport?

SOLO Rent a Car at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is open Pick-up Mon–Fri 08:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–20:00; returns 24/7 (DiscoverCars: Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–19:00). Fuel policy: full to full.

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