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Car hire deposits at Faro Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 9 of the 17 car rental desks at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport. Record Go has the lowest starting deposit (from €0); the highest amount is at Centauro (up to €2,100). The median starting deposit is €200.
A range such as €100–€300 (Europcar) 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: Record Go scores 5.7/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Enterprise, at 7.0/10 (Mixed) with a deposit of €300–€600. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 6 desks in this list: Record Go, Europcar, Drive on Holidays, Centauro, Goldcar and AirAuto.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 8 desks at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Faro 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.Record Go | from €0 | 5.7Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| 2.Europcar | €100–€300 | 3.0Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 3.Drive on Holidays | €100–€350 | 5.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 4.Centauro | €100–€2,100 | 5.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 5.Avis | €200 | 4.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 6.Budget | €300 | 4.7Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 7.Enterprise | €300–€600 | 7.0Mixed | Required | In terminal |
| 8.Goldcar | up to €1,200 | 5.0Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 9.AirAuto | up to €1,500 | 4.6Poor | Required | Shuttle |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Deal | 8.8Great | Required | Shuttle |
| Autorent | 8.0Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| Sicily by Car | 7.8Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Hertz | 5.7Poor | Required | In terminal |
| OK Mobility | 5.0Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Sixt | 4.8Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Surprice | 4.2Poor | Required | Shuttle 4 min |
| Green Motion | 3.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Faro Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Faro Airport?
Record Go has the lowest known starting deposit at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport: from €0. It has a Counterwise Score of 5.7/10 (Poor). Next come Europcar (€100–€300) and Drive on Holidays (€100–€350).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Faro Airport?
Across the 9 desks at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €0 up to €2,100. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 8 desks.
Which car hire desks at Faro Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport are at Centauro (€100–€2,100), AirAuto (up to €1,500) and Goldcar (up to €1,200). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Faro 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 Record Go, Europcar, Drive on Holidays, Centauro, Goldcar and AirAuto: 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.