No. 1 of 13 at LCA
AIDA Car Rentals
at Larnaca International Airport
At a glance
- AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca International Airport is ranked No. 1 of 13 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.6/10 (Great).
- The AIDA Car Rentals desk is off-site: the shuttle from Larnaca Airport takes about 5 minutes.
- The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
- Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–23:00 daily.
- Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews describe older, cosmetically worn cars with many scratches or worn interiors, including one with a non-working odometer; the cars are described as mechanically fine but basic..
Based on 195 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work
The short version
Based on about 170 written Google reviews after exclusions (plus several star-only ratings), mostly from 2023-2026, this off-site desk is rated very positively for its free airport shuttle, fast handover, fair pricing and quick deposit returns. Reported downsides are mainly older, scratched cars and occasional disputes over small extra charges (cleaning fee, late return or extension, after-hours), with one report of a delayed deposit refund. Web sources broadly agree but are mostly undated.
AI-assisted summary of 195 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 14 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)
Great8.5/10
How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 19 reports · high confidence.
Counter upselling(20% of score)
Great8.5/10
Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 7 reports · medium confidence.
Booking honoured(20% of score)
Great8.5/10
Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 14 reports · high confidence.
Queue time(15% of score)
Great9.0/10
Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 28 reports · high confidence.
Car condition(15% of score)
Mixed7.5/10
Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 40 reports · high confidence.
How this score was built
- AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 8.4 · counts 70%
- Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 10.0 · counts 30%
- 4 of 199 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other reasons). How we clean reviews
- Pulled 16% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (76 after weighting by age).
Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.
What travellers flag
Red flags (1)
- Several recent reviews describe older, cosmetically worn cars with many scratches or worn interiors, including one with a non-working odometer; the cars are described as mechanically fine but basic.
Green flags (4)
- Free airport pickup and drop-off by the company's staff is praised in a large share of reviews, with quick paperwork and handover, often within minutes.discovercars.com
- Deposit refunds are reported as fast, typically within minutes to a few days, by about ten reviewers.uk.trustpilot.comdiscovercars.com
- Reviewers frequently report no hidden fees, no pressure to buy the desk's own insurance, and a fair, non-picky return inspection.
- Several reviewers say a debit card could be used for the deposit, and that a low deposit was held.discovercars.com
Practical facts
| Location | Off-site, shuttle about 5 minsource |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 08:00–23:00 dailysource |
| Credit card required | Not confirmed yet |
| Typical deposit | Not confirmed yet |
| Fuel policy | Full to fullsource |
| Shares the desk with | No 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 195 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.
- discovercars.com: opening hours, fuel policy, location, traveller reports and web evidence
- aida.rentals: traveller reports and web evidence
- rental24.co.uk: traveller reports and web evidence
- uk.trustpilot.com: traveller reports and web evidence, red/green flags
- discovercars.com: traveller reports and web evidence, red/green flags
- discovercars.com: traveller reports and web evidence
- tripadvisor.com: traveller reports and web evidence
- tripadvisor.com: traveller reports and web evidence
- rentalcars.com: traveller reports and web evidence
- This desk’s listing on Google Maps
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AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca Airport: questions and answers
Is AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca Airport any good?
AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 8.6/10 (Great) and is ranked No. 1 of 13 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Free airport pickup and drop-off by the company's staff is praised in a large share of reviews, with quick paperwork and handover, often within minutes.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews describe older, cosmetically worn cars with many scratches or worn interiors, including one with a non-working odometer; the cars are described as mechanically fine but basic..
Do I need a credit card to rent from AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca Airport?
Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca International Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.
How much is the deposit at AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca Airport?
The deposit amount at AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca International Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Enterprise (€290–€1,000).
Where is the AIDA Car Rentals desk at Larnaca Airport?
The AIDA Car Rentals desk is off-site: the shuttle from Larnaca Airport takes about 5 minutes.
What are the opening hours of AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca Airport?
AIDA Car Rentals at Larnaca International Airport is open 08:00–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.
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