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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Faro Airport
At Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport, 7 of the 17 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 10 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 5.0/10 and the shuttle desks 5.9/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.9 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is Enterprise, at 7.0/10 (Mixed); the best-rated shuttle desk is Best Deal, at 8.8/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 4 to 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Best Deal, Sicily by Car, Record Go, Centauro, OK Mobility, AirAuto and Green Motion. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Autorent, Sicily by Car, Drive on Holidays, Centauro, AirAuto and Surprice: allow extra time, especially for the return.
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In the terminal vs shuttle at Faro Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 7 | 10 |
| Average score | 5.0Poor | 5.9Poor |
| Best-rated | Enterprise (7.0) | Best Deal (8.8) |
| Median starting deposit | €300 (5 of 7 known) | €100 (4 of 10 known) |
| No credit card needed | 0 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 4 to 5 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Enterprise | 7.0Mixed | In terminal | €300–€600 | Required |
| 2.Hertz | 5.7Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.Goldcar | 5.0Poor | In terminal | up to €1,200 | Required |
| 4.Avis | 4.9Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not confirmed yet |
| 5.Sixt | 4.8Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Budget | 4.7Poor | In terminal | €300 | Required |
| 7.Europcar | 3.0Poor | In terminal | €100–€300 | Required |
Shuttle desks (off-site)
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Ride times exclude the wait for the bus.
| Desk | Score | Shuttle ride | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Best Deal | 8.8Great | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.Autorent | 8.0Great | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.Sicily by Car | 7.8Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.Record Go | 5.7Poor | Shuttle | from €0 | Not required |
| 5.Drive on Holidays | 5.5Poor | Shuttle 5 min | €100–€350 | Required |
| 6.Centauro | 5.4Poor | Shuttle | €100–€2,100 | Required |
| 7.OK Mobility | 5.0Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 8.AirAuto | 4.6Poor | Shuttle | up to €1,500 | Required |
| 9.Surprice | 4.2Poor | Shuttle 4 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 10.Green Motion | 3.7Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Faro Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Faro Airport?
At Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport, the 7 desks inside the terminal average 5.0/10 and the 10 shuttle desks 5.9/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.9 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Faro Airport?
7 desks are inside the terminal: Enterprise (7.0/10), Hertz (5.7/10), Goldcar (5.0/10), Avis (4.9/10), Sixt (4.8/10), Budget (4.7/10) and Europcar (3.0/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Faro Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 4 to 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Autorent about 5 min, Drive on Holidays about 5 min and Surprice about 4 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Best Deal, Sicily by Car, Record Go, Centauro, OK Mobility, AirAuto and Green Motion.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Faro Airport?
Best Deal is the best-rated off-site desk at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.8/10 (Great). It is followed by Autorent (8.0/10) and Sicily by Car (7.8/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Faro Airport?
Enterprise is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.0/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Hertz (5.7/10) and Goldcar (5.0/10).
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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.