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No. 28 of 37 at FCO

Alamo

at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport

Short walkNo credit card needed
Counterwise Score 3.8 out of 10, rated Poor.Low consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Alamo at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is ranked No. 28 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.8/10 (Poor).
  • The Alamo desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Rome Fiumicino Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • No credit card is required (debit cards accepted); the typical deposit is €100–€500.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–23:59 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Very long waits at the shared Alamo/Enterprise/National/Locauto counter are reported again and again, typically 1 to 2 hours and sometimes more, including in 2026; reviewers say other brands' desks were much faster..

Based on 73 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 61 usable Google reviews of this shared Alamo/Locauto desk (after removing 5 duplicate or off-location entries), the dominant complaint is pickup waits of one to two hours, still reported in 2026. A smaller but serious set of reviews describes disputed post-return charges, upselling and bookings not delivered as made, while cars are often described as new and clean and staff as friendly once served. Web evidence is mostly undated aggregator pages and is milder than the reviews.

AI-assisted summary of 73 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 13 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)

Poor3.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 15 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 7 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 11 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor1.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 32 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 17 reports · medium confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 4.0 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 2.4 · counts 30%
  • 5 of 78 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (duplicates, other locations). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 32% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (32 after weighting by age).

Low consensusOur independent signals disagree: read the red and green flags before relying on the score.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Very long waits at the shared Alamo/Enterprise/National/Locauto counter are reported again and again, typically 1 to 2 hours and sometimes more, including in 2026; reviewers say other brands' desks were much faster.discovercars.comrentalcars.com
  • Several reviewers say they were charged for damage, fuel or an extra day after returning the car without being shown evidence; three such reports date from the last 12 months, and two reviewers say they won a chargeback.
  • Bookings are not always delivered as made: recent reports include the booked category being unavailable, prepaid full cover not being recognised, and a licence or card being refused at the counter.
  • Several recent reviews describe pressure to buy extra insurance or accept a more expensive car, and one calls the desk's cover very expensive relative to the rental price.
  • The desk is hard to find and the pick-up and return buildings seem to have changed; four reviews from the last 6 months report people searching for a long time, with poor signage.

Green flags (4)

  • Many reviewers describe new, clean, well-running cars, sometimes better than the category booked.
  • Staff are described as friendly and helpful in about nine reviews once travellers reach the desk, and some travellers say there was no insurance pressure.
  • A few travellers report quick deposit release (within one to two days) and no unexpected costs; one undated web report agrees.qeeq.com
  • The desk is reached on foot from arrivals via walkways in the car rental tower, and an online pre-check-in was said to save time at the counter.autorentwiz.comfiumicinoairport.com

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:00–23:59 dailysource
Credit card requiredNo, debit cards accepted (check conditions)source
Typical deposit€100–€500source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withLocauto, Enterprise, National

“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 73 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Alamo at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers

Is Alamo at Rome Fiumicino Airport any good?

Alamo at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 3.8/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 28 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many reviewers describe new, clean, well-running cars, sometimes better than the category booked.. Main red flag: Very long waits at the shared Alamo/Enterprise/National/Locauto counter are reported again and again, typically 1 to 2 hours and sometimes more, including in 2026; reviewers say other brands' desks were much faster..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Alamo at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

No. Alamo at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport does not require a credit card; debit cards are accepted. Check the conditions when you book.

How much is the deposit at Alamo at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The typical deposit at Alamo at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is €100–€500. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Locauto (€100–€500).

Where is the Alamo desk at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The Alamo desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Rome Fiumicino Airport (walking time not confirmed yet). It shares the counter with Locauto, Enterprise and National.

What are the opening hours of Alamo at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Alamo at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is open 07:00–23:59 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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