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No. 7 of 37 at FCO

Sicily by Car

at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport

Short walk
Counterwise Score 5.7 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is ranked No. 7 of 37 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.7/10 (Poor).
  • The Sicily by Car desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Rome Fiumicino Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the typical deposit is €300–€500.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–23:29 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: About 14 reviews, most from June to October 2026, say a prepaid booking was refused at the counter because of card rules (credit card in the driver's name, debit refused, a failed hold) or driving-licence rules, and that the prepayment was not refunded. Travellers had to rent from a competitor. Broker pages confirm the deposit needs a credit card, and some reviewers say they were not told this at booking..

Based on 288 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 289 Google reviews kept after exclusions (roughly 185 with useful text, the rest star-only), most renters report friendly staff, new and clean cars, and fast handovers. A recurring minority, mostly from June to October 2026, report prepaid bookings refused over credit-card or licence rules without refund, waits of 30-70 minutes, and disputed damage, fuel or deposit charges. The desk is hard to find and the return point has moved. Web evidence is mostly undated and partly brand-level.

AI-assisted summary of 288 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)

Poor5.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 28 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 10 reports · medium 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 35 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 22 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 5.4 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 6.8 · counts 30%
  • 12 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (other locations, solicited staff praise, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 7% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (194 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 14 reviews, most from June to October 2026, say a prepaid booking was refused at the counter because of card rules (credit card in the driver's name, debit refused, a failed hold) or driving-licence rules, and that the prepayment was not refunded. Travellers had to rent from a competitor. Broker pages confirm the deposit needs a credit card, and some reviewers say they were not told this at booking.rental24.co.ukautorentwiz.com
  • About a dozen reviews from the last year describe charges after return that the customer disputes: damage or fuel charges of roughly 45 to 1,200 EUR, sometimes for damage the customer says was already on the car or after signing off a clean return. A 2026 independent review also names disputed damage charges as the main complaint about the brand.backpackingdiplomacy.com
  • Several recent reviews (about 5) report a deposit hold of 100-300 EUR still not returned after 2-4 weeks, or only partly returned. Other reviews report refunds within a day to ten days.
  • About nine reviews from June to September 2026 report waiting 30 to 70 minutes at the desk, often with one or two agents on duty, even for prepaid bookings.
  • Many recent reviews (about 14) say the desk and the car-return point are hard to find. The desk moved to building A, 2nd floor, and the return point was changed between buildings, so some travellers lost 15-40 minutes, paid extra parking, or missed connections. Others report getting stuck at the car-park exit barrier.

Green flags (4)

  • Most reviews are positive. About 30 describe new, clean or newly delivered cars, and some report free upgrades or the booked category matched.
  • A deposit of about 200 EUR on small cars is reported, and several reviews describe refunds within an hour to the next day (about 7 mentions of fair deposit handling).autorentwiz.com
  • Many reviews (about 40) describe courteous, efficient desk and car-park staff and quick handovers and returns, and some say no extra cover or extras were pushed.
  • Several reviews (about 5) praise one-way rentals to or from another city or airport at no extra cost.

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–23:29 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit€300–€500source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withNo other brands

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

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Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers

Is Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino Airport any good?

Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport has a Counterwise Score of 5.7/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 7 of 37 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Most reviews are positive. About 30 describe new, clean or newly delivered cars, and some report free upgrades or the booked category matched.. Main red flag: About 14 reviews, most from June to October 2026, say a prepaid booking was refused at the counter because of card rules (credit card in the driver's name, debit refused, a failed hold) or driving-licence rules, and that the prepayment was not refunded. Travellers had to rent from a competitor. Broker pages confirm the deposit needs a credit card, and some reviewers say they were not told this at booking..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Yes. Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The typical deposit at Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is €300–€500. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Locauto (€100–€500).

Where is the Sicily by Car desk at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The Sicily by Car desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Rome Fiumicino Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).

What are the opening hours of Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Sicily by Car at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is open 08:00–23:29 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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