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Car hire deposits at Catania Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 10 of the 37 car rental desks at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport. B-Rent has the lowest starting deposit (from €90); the highest amount is at Centauro (up to €2,300). The median starting deposit is €150.
A range such as €100–€500 (Enterprise) 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: B-Rent scores 2.6/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Centauro, at 7.1/10 (Mixed) with a deposit of €900–€2,300. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 3 desks in this list: Avis, Sicily by Car and Centauro.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 27 desks at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Catania 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.B-Rent | from €90 | 2.6Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 2.Felirent | from €100 | 2.9Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 3.Enterprise | €100–€500 | 5.3Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 4.Europcar | €100–€500 | 4.5Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 5.Waycar | €100–€600 | 3.0Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 6.Avis | €200 | 5.2Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 7.Hertz | €200–€700 | 4.0Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 8.Sicily by Car | €300–€500 | 7.0Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| 9.GaldieriRent | up to €800 | 5.9Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 10.Centauro | €900–€2,300 | 7.1Mixed | Not required | Short walk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRC Rent Car | 6.7Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Automania | 6.5Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| Sixt | 6.4Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| Goldcar | 6.1Mixed | Required | Short walk |
| Easy Car Hire | 5.8Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Autovia | 5.4Poor | Required | Short walk |
| OK Mobility | 5.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Record Go | 4.8Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| HSA Rent a Car | 4.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Target Rent | 4.5Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Eurorentcar | 4.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 3 min |
| Budget | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Maggiore | 4.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| U-Save | 4.2Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Drivalia | 4.0Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Italy Car Rent | 4.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Car Motion | 3.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Noleggiare | 3.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Viaggiare | 3.6Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Wheego | 3.6Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Brid | 3.0Poor | Required | Short walk |
| RentSmart24 | 2.9Poor | Required | Walk 10 min |
| Differental | 2.8Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Carwiz | 2.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| AcaRent | 2.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Rental Plus | 2.1Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Surprice | 1.8Poor | Required | Short walk |
Lowest deposits at Catania Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Catania Airport?
B-Rent has the lowest known starting deposit at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport: from €90. It has a Counterwise Score of 2.6/10 (Poor). Next come Felirent (from €100) and Enterprise (€100–€500).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Catania Airport?
Across the 10 desks at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €150, from €90 up to €2,300. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 27 desks.
Which car hire desks at Catania Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport are at Centauro (€900–€2,300), GaldieriRent (up to €800) and Hertz (€200–€700). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Catania 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 Avis, Sicily by Car and Centauro: 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.