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Car hire deposits at Alicante Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 14 of the 21 car rental desks at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. Goldcar has the lowest starting deposit (€0–€950); the highest amount is at SOLO Rent a Car (up to €3,000). 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 4.3/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is SOLO Rent a Car, at 8.4/10 (Great) with a deposit of up to €3,000. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 7 desks in this list: Goldcar, Moovers Mobility Lovers, Victoria Cars, Centauro, Europcar, Enterprise and KeyGo Rent.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 7 desks at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Alicante 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 | 4.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 2.Moovers Mobility Lovers | €0–€1,000 | 6.5Mixed | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 3.Victoria Cars | €0–€1,200 | 7.1Mixed | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 4.Centauro | €0–€1,200 | 3.8Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 5.Europcar | €100–€500 | 5.1Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 6.Avis | €200 | 6.0Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 7.Enterprise | €200 | 5.5Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| 8.Hertz | €200–€700 | 3.6Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 9.Click&Rent | €200–€1,000 | 4.4Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 10.Sixt | €300 | 7.3Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 11.Sicily by Car | €300–€1,300 | 5.1Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 12.Drivalia | €1,000–€1,250 | 2.8Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 13.KeyGo Rent | €1,050 | 4.8Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 14.SOLO Rent a Car | up to €3,000 | 8.4Great | Required | 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 | Short walk |
| Carwiz | 5.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| OK Mobility | 4.5Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Wiber | 4.4Poor | Not required | Shuttle 5 min |
| Wheego | 4.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Record Go | 3.2Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| Firefly | 2.6Poor | Required | In terminal |
Lowest deposits at Alicante Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Alicante Airport?
Goldcar has the lowest known starting deposit at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport: €0–€950. It has a Counterwise Score of 4.3/10 (Poor). Next come Moovers Mobility Lovers (€0–€1,000) and Victoria Cars (€0–€1,200).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Alicante Airport?
Across the 14 desks at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €0 up to €3,000. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 7 desks.
Which car hire desks at Alicante Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport are at SOLO Rent a Car (up to €3,000), Sicily by Car (€300–€1,300) and Drivalia (€1,000–€1,250). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Alicante 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, Moovers Mobility Lovers, Victoria Cars, Centauro, Europcar, Enterprise and KeyGo Rent: 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.