No. 13 of 13 at LCA

Autounion

Name: Autounion at Larnaca International Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Autounion (Larnaca International Airport)
Rating: 4.2
Author: Counterwise

at Larnaca International Airport

Shuttle 5 min

Medium consensus Check prices ↓

At a glance

Autounion at Larnaca International Airport is ranked No. 13 of 13 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 4.2/10 (Poor).
The Autounion desk is off-site: the shuttle from Larnaca Airport takes about 5 minutes.
A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 08:00–23:00 daily; out-of-hours 23:01–07:59.
Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews report waits of 30 to 60 minutes at the airport for the shuttle, sometimes only resolved after phoning the office, and an unstaffed office at return..

Based on 172 reviews analysed · Last updated 13 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on 172 Google reviews after exclusions (about 135 with text), this off-site desk has polarised feedback. Many travellers report long shuttle waits, old or worn cars and rude staff, while others report a quick transfer, fair price and fast deposit release. Complaints about debit-card refusals and forced insurance cluster in 2024 to October 2025, and web evidence is mostly undated.

AI-assisted summary of 172 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)

Poor5.0/10

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

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 16 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor2.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 40 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor4.0/10

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): 3.7 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 3.0 · counts 30%
2 of 174 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (duplicates, other reasons). How we clean reviews
Pulled 20% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (60 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

Several recent reviews report waits of 30 to 60 minutes at the airport for the shuttle, sometimes only resolved after phoning the office, and an unstaffed office at return.
Recent reviews describe old, worn or damaged cars: faulty mirror, flat battery, dashboard warnings, fixed-on wheel trims and Japanese-only displays that cannot be switched to English.
Recent reviews report that the booked category was not provided (a smaller car instead of a promised upgrade or booked model) or that the rental was refused at the counter, for example over a trip to North Cyprus.
Many reviews in the last 12 months describe unfriendly, dismissive or rude counter staff.

Green flags (4)

Several recent reviews report the deposit released within hours to a few days of return.
Many recent reviewers describe the airport shuttle as quick, short (a few minutes) and reliable, with easy return transfers to departures.
Several recent reviewers say prices were as expected with no hidden fees and no pressure to buy extra insurance.
Some recent reviewers say the car was photographed and existing damage documented at handover, giving a clear record for return.

Practical facts

Location	Off-site, shuttle about 5 minsource
Opening hours	08:00–23:00 daily; out-of-hours 23:01–07:59source
Credit card required	Yes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Same to samesource
Shares the desk with	Alma Car Hire

“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 172 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.
Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available credit for the deposit (amount not confirmed yet).
Allow extra time: the shuttle ride is about 5 min each way, plus waiting.
Check the closing time (08:00–23:00 daily; out-of-hours 23:01–07:59). 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.

Autounion at other airports and stations

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Autounion at Larnaca Airport: questions and answers

Is Autounion at Larnaca Airport any good?

Autounion at Larnaca International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 4.2/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 13 of 13 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Several recent reviews report the deposit released within hours to a few days of return.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews report waits of 30 to 60 minutes at the airport for the shuttle, sometimes only resolved after phoning the office, and an unstaffed office at return..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Autounion at Larnaca Airport?

Yes. Autounion at Larnaca International Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Autounion at Larnaca Airport?

The deposit amount at Autounion 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 Autounion desk at Larnaca Airport?

The Autounion desk is off-site: the shuttle from Larnaca Airport takes about 5 minutes. It shares the counter with Alma Car Hire.

What are the opening hours of Autounion at Larnaca Airport?

Autounion at Larnaca International Airport is open 08:00–23:00 daily; out-of-hours 23:01–07:59. Fuel policy: same to same.

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