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No. 6 of 12 at FUE

Sixt

at Fuerteventura Airport

In terminalNo credit card needed
Counterwise Score 5.9 out of 10, rated Poor.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport is ranked No. 6 of 12 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.9/10 (Poor).
  • The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Fuerteventura Airport.
  • No credit card is required (debit cards accepted); the typical deposit is €300.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–22:30 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many recent reviews (roughly 30, most within the last 12 months) describe persistent pressure at the counter to buy extra insurance or a bigger car, often justified by claims about poor island roads or off-road risk, even when cover was already booked or paid. A 2024 forum thread describes a similar experience..

Based on 254 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 255 Google reviews kept after excluding 45 (about 135 of them with usable text), this desk scores well for clean newer cars, short queues and friendly staff. A recurring minority of reviews, many recent, report heavy pressure to buy extra insurance or upgrades, changed car categories, extra charges at the counter and some disputed damage charges after return. Web evidence is thin, partly old and mixed.

AI-assisted summary of 254 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)

Poor4.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 24 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 39 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 36 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 20 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 33 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: 7.9 · counts 30%
  • 46 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates, other locations…). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 10% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (141 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Many recent reviews (roughly 30, most within the last 12 months) describe persistent pressure at the counter to buy extra insurance or a bigger car, often justified by claims about poor island roads or off-road risk, even when cover was already booked or paid. A 2024 forum thread describes a similar experience.tripadvisor.com
  • Around 15 reviews report damage charges or claims after return that travellers say were pre-existing or not caused by them, sometimes only withdrawn after escalation, plus a few reports of slow deposit release. A 2024 forum post describes an unexplained damage invoice.tripadvisor.com
  • Many reviews (about 20) report receiving a different or more expensive car than booked, or paying substantially more than the online price at the desk, including airport location or terminal service fees that were not clear at booking.
  • Several recent reviews (at least 4 in the past 8 months) report that no car was available on arrival or that the booking was cancelled or refused at the desk, including after a flight delay or a change of driver.
  • A few reviewers say they were asked at the desk to leave a review, so some of the very positive reviews that name staff may be less representative.

Green flags (5)

  • Most reviewers describe a quick pick-up with little or no queue, and short or no waits are reported far more often than long waits.
  • Cars are very often described as new, clean and in good mechanical state, with the requested model delivered in several cases.
  • A large share of text reviews praise friendly, multilingual staff who explain the rental clearly and give local tips for the island.
  • Several reviewers report deposits released quickly, within 2 days to about a week, and a few say they were not pushed into extras.
  • Travellers whose car broke down or got a puncture report that the airport team swapped the car promptly.

Practical facts

LocationDesk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours07:00–22:30 dailysource
Credit card requiredNo, debit cards accepted (check conditions)source
Typical deposit€300source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withFlizzr

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

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Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport any good?

Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport has a Counterwise Score of 5.9/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 6 of 12 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Most reviewers describe a quick pick-up with little or no queue, and short or no waits are reported far more often than long waits.. Main red flag: Many recent reviews (roughly 30, most within the last 12 months) describe persistent pressure at the counter to buy extra insurance or a bigger car, often justified by claims about poor island roads or off-road risk, even when cover was already booked or paid. A 2024 forum thread describes a similar experience..

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

No. Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport does not require a credit card; debit cards are accepted. Check the conditions when you book.

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport?

The typical deposit at Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport is €300. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

Where is the Sixt desk at Fuerteventura Airport?

The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Fuerteventura Airport. It shares the counter with Flizzr.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport?

Sixt at Fuerteventura Airport is open 07:00–22:30 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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