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Avis

at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport

Short walkNo credit card needed
Counterwise Score 3.3 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Avis at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is ranked No. 31 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.3/10 (Poor).
  • The Avis 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 €200.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–24:00 daily; 24-hour drop-off.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many recent reviews report damage or post-rental charges, typically €230 to over €1,000, that travellers say were already on the car or that they documented on video. Several describe unanswered disputes and slow refunds. Web forum posts report similar disputes..

Based on 209 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 209 kept recent Google reviews (about 117 with useful text, all from the last 7 weeks) after excluding 91 that only thank named staff, travellers praise friendly staff and some quick returns. A substantial minority report 40-minute to 3-hour waits, unexplained extra or damage charges, and booked cars being swapped. Web sources are mostly undated or older and broadly agree on queues and charge disputes, so the evidence covers only a short recent window.

AI-assisted summary of 209 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)

Poor2.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 30 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 14 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 19 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor2.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 33 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 26 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 3.0 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 3.4 · counts 30%
  • 91 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 12% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (112 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 (5)

  • Many recent reviews report damage or post-rental charges, typically €230 to over €1,000, that travellers say were already on the car or that they documented on video. Several describe unanswered disputes and slow refunds. Web forum posts report similar disputes.tripadvisor.com
  • Reviewers report waits of 40 minutes to 3 hours at the garage-level Avis/Budget office, often standing in heat or cold with limited seating, even with prepaid bookings.
  • Repeated reports of extras, insurance, toll devices or fees added at the counter that travellers say they did not request or that were described misleadingly. Final bills were far above the prepaid amount.
  • Several reviews report the booked car or category was unavailable and a different or smaller car was supplied, sometimes with a paid upgrade charged afterwards.
  • A few reviews say a fuel charge was applied although the car was not full at pickup, or the clerk's advice on returning it differed from the final bill.

Green flags (4)

  • Some recent reviews describe courteous, helpful counter staff and efficient handling of complicated reservations.
  • A minority of reviews report very new, clean cars exactly as booked (for example an almost new model or an EV with low mileage).
  • Some travellers report short or no queues at pickup and fast, simple returns, especially for Avis Preferred or app-booked rentals.italyrentacar.com
  • The desk is listed as open about 07:00 to midnight daily, and reviewers mention late-evening pickup being possible.fiumicinoairport.comavis.com.lb

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:00–24:00 daily; 24-hour drop-offsource
Credit card requiredNo, debit cards accepted (check conditions)source
Typical deposit€200source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withBudget

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

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Avis at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers

Is Avis at Rome Fiumicino Airport any good?

Avis at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 3.3/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 31 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Some recent reviews describe courteous, helpful counter staff and efficient handling of complicated reservations.. Main red flag: Many recent reviews report damage or post-rental charges, typically €230 to over €1,000, that travellers say were already on the car or that they documented on video. Several describe unanswered disputes and slow refunds. Web forum posts report similar disputes..

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

No. Avis 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 Avis at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The typical deposit at Avis at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is €200. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Locauto (€100–€500).

Where is the Avis desk at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The Avis 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 Budget.

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

Avis at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is open 07:00–24:00 daily; 24-hour drop-off. Fuel policy: full to full.

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