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No. 12 of 37 at FCO

GaldieriRent

at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport

Short walk
Counterwise Score 5.1 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is ranked No. 12 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.1/10 (Poor).
  • The GaldieriRent desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Rome Fiumicino Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–23:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: About ten reviews, most from the last six months, say the booked car was cancelled or withheld after arriving as little as 30-60 minutes late (even with flight delays), then re-offered at a far higher price. The company's own terms state that the car is held for a maximum of 59 minutes..

Based on 282 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 282 Google reviews after removing 18 unreliable ones (about 247 with text), cars are mostly described as new and clean, and many Italian-speaking repeat customers are very happy. However, a large and recent group of mostly foreign travellers booking through brokers report being turned away or re-priced after small delays, over card type or driving licence rules, or when the desk was unstaffed. The pickup point moved this spring, which added shuttle waits and confusion. Check card and licence rules and arrival times carefully before booking.

AI-assisted summary of 282 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)

Mixed6.0/10

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

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 28 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor2.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 60 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 40 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 60 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 5.2 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 5.3 · counts 30%
  • 18 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other reasons, duplicates…). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 10% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (142 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)

  • About ten reviews, most from the last six months, say the booked car was cancelled or withheld after arriving as little as 30-60 minutes late (even with flight delays), then re-offered at a far higher price. The company's own terms state that the car is held for a maximum of 59 minutes.galdierirent.it
  • Around ten recent reviews report being refused the car at the counter because the credit card came from an online or digital bank, or was a debit card. Travellers say this was not clear at booking, and many had to rent elsewhere at much higher cost.
  • Several recent reviews say that when a card or licence was refused, extra desk insurance or an additional-driver fee was the only way to get the car, adding large unexpected costs (for example roughly doubling the booked price).
  • Many recent reviews report an unstaffed or closed desk during stated opening hours, unanswered phone calls, or confusion after the pickup point moved this spring without vouchers being updated. Travellers describe shuttle waits of an hour or more and missed reservations. Recent consumer-site reviews and the company's own page confirm the new pickup area.uk.trustpilot.comie.trustpilot.comgaldierirent.it
  • Several recent reviews from non-EU licence holders (for example Canadian and Turkish) report being refused the car for lacking an International Driving Permit. They say this requirement was only in small print or not mentioned at booking, even when they held a permit or the licence used Latin script.

Green flags (5)

  • Cars are very often described as new or nearly new, clean and in good condition, with low mileage, in a large share of reviews.
  • Deposit refunds are reported within about 2 days to a few weeks in several recent reviews, and some report no extra charges after returning with photos taken at pickup.
  • Many reviews, especially from Italian-speaking repeat customers, describe quick pickup and very fast returns, including early-morning returns handled by staff.
  • Several reviews say they were not pressured to buy the desk's extra insurance, or that staff explained the risk and respected the customer's choice.
  • Some travellers describe staff solving problems, such as swapping a car, rearranging a booking after a delay, or giving a free upgrade.

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:00–23:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withLast Minute Rent

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

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GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers

Is GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino Airport any good?

GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 5.1/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 12 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Cars are very often described as new or nearly new, clean and in good condition, with low mileage, in a large share of reviews.. Main red flag: About ten reviews, most from the last six months, say the booked car was cancelled or withheld after arriving as little as 30-60 minutes late (even with flight delays), then re-offered at a far higher price. The company's own terms state that the car is held for a maximum of 59 minutes..

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

Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

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

The deposit amount at GaldieriRent at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Locauto (€100–€500).

Where is the GaldieriRent desk at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The GaldieriRent 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 Last Minute Rent.

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

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

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