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Cicar

Name: Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Cicar (Fuerteventura Airport)
Rating: 6.7
Author: Counterwise

at Fuerteventura Airport

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At a glance

Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport is ranked No. 4 of 12 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.7/10 (Mixed).
The Cicar desk is inside the terminal at Fuerteventura Airport.
The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 07:00–23:00 daily.
Main red flag from travellers: Very long queues to collect cars are reported in dozens of recent reviews (1 to 2 hours, with only 2-3 of 7-8 desks staffed), even for pre-booked cars. Local forum posts also describe long queues here, including 80+ people at times..

Based on 294 reviews analysed · Last updated 13 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on 294 Google reviews kept after exclusions (about 175 with useful text, mostly from the last 4 months), this desk is cheap and flexible, with full cover included and little counter upselling. The main recurring problem is very long pick-up queues, with waits of 1-2 hours reported repeatedly since August. Car condition is mixed, with a sizeable minority reporting dirty, dented or faulty cars that were usually replaced quickly. Recent web evidence agrees on the queues and the simple terms but is mostly forum posts and partly undated.

AI-assisted summary of 294 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)

Mixed7.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 18 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Great9.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 8 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Mixed6.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 22 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor2.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 60 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 55 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 6.4 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 7.9 · counts 30%
6 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (other locations, solicited staff praise, other reasons). How we clean reviews
Pulled 7% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (192 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)

Very long queues to collect cars are reported in dozens of recent reviews (1 to 2 hours, with only 2-3 of 7-8 desks staffed), even for pre-booked cars. Local forum posts also describe long queues here, including 80+ people at times.tripadvisor.com tripadvisor.com
Many recent reviews describe cars in poor condition: dirty interiors, heavy dents, warning lights, tyre problems and breakdowns shortly after pick-up (about 24 reports). Recent consumer-site and forum posts say cleanliness has slipped.uk.trustpilot.com reddit.com
Several reviews report being given a different, smaller or lower-spec car than the one booked, sometimes with disputes about equivalence or refusal of a higher category.
A handful of recent reviews report disputes over fuel level at pick-up or return, or a deposit or refund that was not returned in full.
Several recent reviews describe curt or dismissive treatment by staff at the desk or the car park booth, particularly when customers raised problems.

Green flags (5)

Full-risk cover with no excess is included in the rental price, and reviews and forum posts report no pressure to buy extra insurance at the counter (off-road use is not covered).tripadvisor.com reddit.com
Many reviews and recent forum posts say no card deposit or credit card was needed, and some say cash was accepted.reddit.com reddit.com
Breakdowns, tyre problems and unsuitable cars were often fixed by a quick replacement, in some cases within 10 to 60 minutes, including out-of-hours.
When the desk is quiet, pick-up takes 2 to 15 minutes and returns are very fast, with several reviews reporting a smooth handover.
Reviewers praise low prices and flexible drop-off at other offices (for example Corralejo) or on another island.

Practical facts

Location	Desk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours	07:00–23:00 dailysource
Credit card required	Not confirmed yet
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Same to samesource
Shares the desk with	Orlando, Enterprise

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

Before you go

Tick these off at the counter. (Nothing is saved; it's just for you.)

Take photos and a short video of the car at pickup, including wheels, windscreen and the fuel gauge.
Check the fuel level matches the contract before you drive off.
Decline duplicate insurance at the desk if you already have excess cover. Bring proof of your policy.
Check before you travel whether this desk accepts debit cards for the deposit (not confirmed yet).
Check the closing time (07:00–23:00 daily). If your flight lands late, call the desk: some wait, others close on time.
Same-to-same fuel: photograph the gauge at pickup and at return.

Cicar at other airports and stations

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Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport: questions and answers

Is Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport any good?

Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.7/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 4 of 12 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Full-risk cover with no excess is included in the rental price, and reviews and forum posts report no pressure to buy extra insurance at the counter (off-road use is not covered).. Main red flag: Very long queues to collect cars are reported in dozens of recent reviews (1 to 2 hours, with only 2-3 of 7-8 desks staffed), even for pre-booked cars. Local forum posts also describe long queues here, including 80+ people at times..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport?

Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

How much is the deposit at Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport?

The deposit amount at Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

Where is the Cicar desk at Fuerteventura Airport?

The Cicar desk is inside the terminal at Fuerteventura Airport. It shares the counter with Orlando and Enterprise.

What are the opening hours of Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport?

Cicar at Fuerteventura Airport is open 07:00–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: same to same.

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