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Car Motion

at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport

Short walk
Counterwise Score 3.7 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Car Motion at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport is ranked No. 24 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.7/10 (Poor).
  • The Car Motion desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Catania Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–22:00 daily (out-of-hours 07:00–07:59, 22:01–23:00).
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many reviews from the last 12 months report damage charges of roughly 250 to 500 euros (one over 1,000) for very small scratches or marks they say were already there or barely visible. Several people avoided payment only because they had their own detailed photos..

Based on 261 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 224 usable Google reviews (26 more were set aside as duplicates or staff-praise), the Catania desk is sharply polarised: many travellers praise friendly staff and newer cars, while a large share of recent reviews report charges for tiny scratches, cleaning fees, pressure to buy extra cover, and bookings cancelled or repriced after short flight delays. Web sources are mostly undated or mixed but broadly in line with this picture, so arrive on time, check card requirements in advance and photograph the whole car in detail at pickup and return.

AI-assisted summary of 261 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)

Poor2.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 60 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 40 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor2.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 40 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 16 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 3.5 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 3.7 · counts 30%
  • 27 of 288 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 11% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (123 after weighting by age).

High consensusOur independent signals (AI review analysis, web reports and star ratings) point the same way.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Many reviews from the last 12 months report damage charges of roughly 250 to 500 euros (one over 1,000) for very small scratches or marks they say were already there or barely visible. Several people avoided payment only because they had their own detailed photos.trustpilot.comqeeq.com
  • Several recent reviews say pre-paid bookings were treated as expired after flight delays of 10 minutes to about an hour, with the traveller offered a much pricier car or charged late fees of around 60 to 120 euros.
  • Pressure to buy the desk's own cover is reported repeatedly, including from travellers who already held broker or personal cover, with some saying they were told they could not leave with the car otherwise; extra amounts of about 180 to 500 euros are mentioned.trustpilot.com
  • Card rules at the desk caused problems in several recent reviews: debit cards, cards with abbreviated names, or a card said to be unable to hold the deposit led to expensive cover purchases or a lost booking.trustpilot.com
  • A mandatory wash or clean-car requirement, said not to have been made clear at booking, led to cleaning fees of roughly 18 to 36 euros in several recent reviews, even where travellers say the car was clean.

Green flags (4)

  • Roughly 45 recent reviews describe friendly, helpful and efficient desk staff and a quick, clear handover, often citing explained terms and no hard sell.
  • Several travellers report the card hold being released right at return after the inspection, in some cases the same day.qeeq.comqeeq.com
  • Many reviewers describe new or nearly new, clean cars that matched what they booked, sometimes with a free upgrade.
  • Several recent reviewers say the desk helped them at short notice after another supplier failed them, at a reasonable price.

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–22:00 daily (out-of-hours 07:00–07:59, 22:01–23:00)source
Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
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 261 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Car Motion at Catania Airport: questions and answers

Is Car Motion at Catania Airport any good?

Car Motion at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 3.7/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 24 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Roughly 45 recent reviews describe friendly, helpful and efficient desk staff and a quick, clear handover, often citing explained terms and no hard sell.. Main red flag: Many reviews from the last 12 months report damage charges of roughly 250 to 500 euros (one over 1,000) for very small scratches or marks they say were already there or barely visible. Several people avoided payment only because they had their own detailed photos..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Car Motion at Catania Airport?

Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether Car Motion at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

How much is the deposit at Car Motion at Catania Airport?

The deposit amount at Car Motion at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at B-Rent (from €90).

Where is the Car Motion desk at Catania Airport?

The Car Motion desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Catania Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).

What are the opening hours of Car Motion at Catania Airport?

Car Motion at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport is open 08:00–22:00 daily (out-of-hours 07:00–07:59, 22:01–23:00). Fuel policy: full to full.

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