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Target Rent

at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport

Short walk
Counterwise Score 4.5 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Target Rent at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport is ranked No. 16 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 4.5/10 (Poor).
  • The Target Rent desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Catania Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 08:00–20:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Around a dozen kept reviews, many from the last 6 months, describe charges of about 150-1000 EUR for scratches, windshield chips or missing parts that travellers say were pre-existing or not proven. Several say their own photos or videos were disregarded, especially after key-box returns outside opening hours..

Based on 185 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 186 Google reviews after excluding 19 (staff-praise bursts and duplicate posts), roughly 160 of them with text, the desk is polarised. Many travellers praise new, clean cars, friendly staff and quick service. A sizeable minority report forced extra insurance (especially with debit cards), bookings cancelled after late arrivals, long pickup waits and disputed damage or cleaning charges. Web evidence is mostly undated and only low-confidence, so read the card and arrival-time rules carefully before booking.

AI-assisted summary of 185 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)

Poor4.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 28 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 28 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor3.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 28 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 30 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 4.3 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 4.9 · counts 30%
  • 20 of 205 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 10% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (128 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 (3)

  • Around a dozen kept reviews, many from the last 6 months, describe charges of about 150-1000 EUR for scratches, windshield chips or missing parts that travellers say were pre-existing or not proven. Several say their own photos or videos were disregarded, especially after key-box returns outside opening hours.
  • About 10 kept reviews report long pickup waits of 40 minutes to 2 hours, often in the sun, with cars not ready or still being washed. Some reviews say a single agent was serving the desk.
  • Several reviews report cleaning fees of 15-50 EUR when returning a car that travellers say was not clean at pickup, and a few report cars handed over with low fuel.

Green flags (4)

  • Many kept reviews (about 30) describe new or recent, clean, well-maintained cars in good working order.
  • A large share of kept reviews (about 50) describe the desk staff as friendly, professional and helpful, including several who stayed late for delayed flights or helped solve card or booking problems.
  • Around 20 kept reviews describe fast, uncomplicated check-in and check-out, and some describe a convenient key-box return outside opening hours.
  • Some recent reviewers report fair deposit handling, such as a deposit released the next day, disputed cleaning fees waived, or a windshield claim started on the spot.

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–20:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policySame to samesource
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 185 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Target Rent at Catania Airport: questions and answers

Is Target Rent at Catania Airport any good?

Target Rent at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 4.5/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 16 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many kept reviews (about 30) describe new or recent, clean, well-maintained cars in good working order.. Main red flag: Around a dozen kept reviews, many from the last 6 months, describe charges of about 150-1000 EUR for scratches, windshield chips or missing parts that travellers say were pre-existing or not proven. Several say their own photos or videos were disregarded, especially after key-box returns outside opening hours..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Target Rent at Catania Airport?

Yes. Target Rent at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Target Rent at Catania Airport?

The deposit amount at Target Rent 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 Target Rent desk at Catania Airport?

The Target Rent 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 Target Rent at Catania Airport?

Target Rent at Catania-Fontanarossa "Vincenzo Bellini" Airport is open 08:00–20:00 daily. Fuel policy: same to same.

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