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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Alicante Airport
At Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, 10 of the 21 car rental desks we rate are inside or next to the terminal and 11 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside or next to the terminal average 4.6/10 and the shuttle desks 5.3/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.7 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal is Sixt, at 7.3/10 (Mixed); the best-rated shuttle desk is SOLO Rent a Car, at 8.4/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 2 to 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for SOLO Rent a Car, Enterprise, Carwiz, Sicily by Car, KeyGo Rent, Wheego and Drivalia. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at SOLO Rent a Car, Victoria Cars, Moovers Mobility Lovers, Carwiz, Sicily by Car, KeyGo Rent, Wheego and Drivalia: allow extra time, especially for the return.
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In or next to the terminal vs shuttle at Alicante Airport: side by side
| Measure | In or next to the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 10 | 11 |
| Average score | 4.6Poor | 5.3Poor |
| Best-rated | Sixt (7.3) | SOLO Rent a Car (8.4) |
| Median starting deposit | €150 (6 of 10 known) | €250 (8 of 11 known) |
| No credit card needed | 6 of 10 | 2 of 11 |
| Getting there | In the terminal or a short walk | Shuttle ride 2 to 5 minutes |
Desks inside or next to the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sixt | 7.3Mixed | In terminal | €300 | Not required |
| 2.Avis | 6.0Mixed | In terminal | €200 | Not required |
| 3.Budget | 5.3Poor | Short walk | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.Europcar | 5.1Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Not required |
| 5.OK Mobility | 4.5Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Goldcar | 4.3Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Not confirmed yet |
| 7.Centauro | 3.8Poor | In terminal | €0–€1,200 | Not required |
| 8.Hertz | 3.6Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Not required |
| 9.Record Go | 3.2Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not required |
| 10.Firefly | 2.6Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | 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.SOLO Rent a Car | 8.4Great | Shuttle | up to €3,000 | Required |
| 2.Victoria Cars | 7.1Mixed | Shuttle 2 min | €0–€1,200 | Required |
| 3.Moovers Mobility Lovers | 6.5Mixed | Shuttle 5 min | €0–€1,000 | Required |
| 4.Enterprise | 5.5Poor | Shuttle | €200 | Not required |
| 5.Carwiz | 5.3Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 6.Sicily by Car | 5.1Poor | Shuttle | €300–€1,300 | Required |
| 7.KeyGo Rent | 4.8Poor | Shuttle | €1,050 | Required |
| 8.Click&Rent | 4.4Poor | Shuttle 5 min | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 9.Wiber | 4.4Poor | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Not required |
| 10.Wheego | 4.0Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 11.Drivalia | 2.8Poor | Shuttle | €1,000–€1,250 | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Alicante Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Alicante Airport?
At Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, the 10 desks inside or next to the terminal average 4.6/10 and the 11 shuttle desks 5.3/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.7 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in or next to the terminal at Alicante Airport?
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Alicante Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 2 to 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Victoria Cars about 2 min, Moovers Mobility Lovers about 5 min, Click&Rent about 5 min and Wiber about 5 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for SOLO Rent a Car, Enterprise, Carwiz, Sicily by Car, KeyGo Rent, Wheego and Drivalia.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Alicante Airport?
SOLO Rent a Car is the best-rated off-site desk at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.4/10 (Great). It is followed by Victoria Cars (7.1/10) and Moovers Mobility Lovers (6.5/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in or next to the terminal at Alicante Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Avis (6.0/10) and Budget (5.3/10).
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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.