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No. 10 of 21 at ALC

Sicily by Car

at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Shuttle
Counterwise Score 5.1 out of 10, rated Poor.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sicily by Car at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ranked No. 10 of 21 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.1/10 (Poor).
  • The Sicily by Car desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Alicante Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the typical deposit is €300–€1,300.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–23:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: About 15 kept reviews from the last 3 months describe charges of roughly €130-470 for small scratches, wheel marks or chips that travellers say were pre-existing or trivial, and some say the handover check was not thorough..

Based on 271 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 270 recent Google reviews (roughly 215 with text) after excluding 28, this off-site, shuttle-served desk gets praise for new, clean cars and friendly staff, but a sizeable minority report disputed damage and fuel charges, insurance pressure and card problems. Shuttle and desk waits vary from very quick to over an hour. Web evidence is mostly undated or brand-level and broadly mixed.

AI-assisted summary of 271 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)

Poor3.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 42 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 35 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 60 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 4.6 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 6.3 · counts 30%
  • 29 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 8% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (171 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • About 15 kept reviews from the last 3 months describe charges of roughly €130-470 for small scratches, wheel marks or chips that travellers say were pre-existing or trivial, and some say the handover check was not thorough.backpackingdiplomacy.com
  • Fuel rule enforced strictly at return: a receipt from a station within roughly 5-10 km is demanded, and about 5 reviews report charges of €40-52 despite a full tank; around 6 more say the rule was not explained at pickup.ca.trustpilot.com
  • Shuttle and desk waits of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours are reported by roughly 10 recent reviews, with complaints about an undersized shuttle, unanswered phone calls and a single agent on duty.uk.trustpilot.com
  • Around 9 reviews say cover bought through a broker was not accepted at the desk, so they paid for desk insurance or add-on breakdown cover (€49-70) on top; a recent forum post also mentions pressure to buy more insurance.reddit.com
  • About 8 reviews report that a credit card, including some neobank or platinum cards, was treated as a debit card, leading to extra fees, a larger deposit (€1,800-2,000) or a refused rental.vrooem.com

Green flags (5)

  • Cars are very often described as new or nearly new and clean, with about 50 kept reviews praising the vehicle, including hybrid and automatic models.
  • Several reviews report free or low-cost upgrades when the booked category was unavailable.
  • Deposit holds were reported released the same or next day, or before the flight home, in about 6 recent reviews.
  • Around 8 reviews say extra cover was offered but declined without pressure, including renters with broker insurance.
  • Many travellers describe quick, smooth pickup and return with friendly, multilingual desk staff and short shuttle rides, around 25 mentions of quick processing.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:00–23:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit€300–€1,300source
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 271 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Sicily by Car at Alicante Airport: questions and answers

Is Sicily by Car at Alicante Airport any good?

Sicily by Car at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has a Counterwise Score of 5.1/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 10 of 21 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Cars are very often described as new or nearly new and clean, with about 50 kept reviews praising the vehicle, including hybrid and automatic models.. Main red flag: About 15 kept reviews from the last 3 months describe charges of roughly €130-470 for small scratches, wheel marks or chips that travellers say were pre-existing or trivial, and some say the handover check was not thorough..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Sicily by Car at Alicante Airport?

Yes. Sicily by Car at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Sicily by Car at Alicante Airport?

The typical deposit at Sicily by Car at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is €300–€1,300. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Goldcar (€0–€950).

Where is the Sicily by Car desk at Alicante Airport?

The Sicily by Car desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Alicante Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).

What are the opening hours of Sicily by Car at Alicante Airport?

Sicily by Car at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is open 07:00–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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