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Car hire deposits at Rome Fiumicino Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 13 of the 37 car rental desks at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport. Locauto has the lowest starting deposit (€100–€500); the highest amount is at Centauro (up to €2,300). The median starting deposit is €200.
A range such as €100–€500 (Locauto) 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: Locauto scores 5.3/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Centauro, at 5.9/10 (Poor) with a deposit of €900–€2,300. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 7 desks in this list: Europcar, Key'n Go, Hertz, Sicily by Car, Keddy by Europcar, Centauro and Green Motion.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Rome Fiumicino 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.Locauto | €100–€500 | 5.3Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 2.Enterprise | €100–€500 | 4.9Poor | Not required | Walk 10 min |
| 3.Europcar | €100–€500 | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| 4.Alamo | €100–€500 | 3.8Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 5.Key'n Go | €150–€200 | 5.6Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 6.Avis | €200 | 3.3Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 7.Hertz | €200–€700 | 3.8Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 8.Vivarent | up to €250 | 4.3Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 9.Sicily by Car | €300–€500 | 5.7Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 10.Dollar | up to €700 | 3.9Poor | Not required | Short walk |
| 11.Keddy by Europcar | €800 | 4.1Poor | Required | Short walk |
| 12.Centauro | €900–€2,300 | 5.9Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| 13.Green Motion | up to €1,100 | 4.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flizzr | 7.9Mixed | Not required | Short walk |
| Sixt | 7.7Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Walk 10 min |
| Automania | 7.5Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Ecovia | 6.1Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| EuropaRent | 6.0Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Goldcar | 5.6Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Rhodium | 5.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| GaldieriRent | 5.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| U-Save | 5.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| OK Mobility | 4.9Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Wheego | 4.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| Dryyve | 4.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| Viaggiare | 4.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Rent4U | 4.3Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Carwiz | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Record Go | 3.9Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| RentSmart24 | 3.5Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Budget | 3.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Italy Car Rent | 3.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Short walk |
| Maggiore | 2.9Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Rental Plus | 2.6Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 2.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Noleggiare | 2.2Poor | Required | Short walk |
| Surprice | 1.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Locauto has the lowest known starting deposit at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport: €100–€500. It has a Counterwise Score of 5.3/10 (Poor). Next come Enterprise (€100–€500) and Europcar (€100–€500).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Across the 13 desks at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €100 up to €2,300. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks.
Which car hire desks at Rome Fiumicino Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport are at Centauro (€900–€2,300), Green Motion (up to €1,100) and Keddy by Europcar (€800). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Rome Fiumicino 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 Europcar, Key'n Go, Hertz, Sicily by Car, Keddy by Europcar, Centauro and Green Motion: 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.