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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Larnaca Airport
At Larnaca International Airport, 6 of the 13 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 7 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 7.2/10 and the shuttle desks 6.8/10, so the difference is small: choose by desk, not by location. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is Petsas Car Rentals, at 8.5/10 (Great); the best-rated shuttle desk is AIDA Car Rentals, at 8.6/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 3 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for RightCars, AutoRent Cyprus and Aercar. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Enterprise, Green Motion, AutoRent Cyprus and Autounion: allow extra time, especially for the return.
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In the terminal vs shuttle at Larnaca Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 6 | 7 |
| Average score | 7.2Mixed | 6.8Mixed |
| Best-rated | Petsas Car Rentals (8.5) | AIDA Car Rentals (8.6) |
| Median starting deposit | €300 (1 of 6 known) | €545 (2 of 7 known) |
| No credit card needed | 1 of 6 | 1 of 7 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 3 to 7 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Petsas Car Rentals | 8.5Great | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not required |
| 2.Budget | 8.2Great | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.Avis | 8.0Great | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 4.Sixt | 7.3Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Hertz | 5.8Poor | In terminal | €300–€950 | Required |
| 6.Europcar | 5.5Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
Shuttle desks (off-site)
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Ride times exclude the wait for the bus.
| Desk | Score | Shuttle ride | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.AIDA Car Rentals | 8.6Great | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 2.Enterprise | 7.7Mixed | Shuttle 3 min | €290–€1,000 | Required |
| 3.Green Motion | 7.5Mixed | Shuttle 7 min | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.RightCars | 7.2Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.AutoRent Cyprus | 7.0Mixed | Shuttle | €800–€2,000 | Not required |
| 6.Aercar | 5.6Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 7.Autounion | 4.2Poor | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Larnaca Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Larnaca Airport?
At Larnaca International Airport, the 6 desks inside the terminal average 7.2/10 and the 7 shuttle desks 6.8/10, so the difference is small: choose by desk, not by location. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Larnaca Airport?
6 desks are inside the terminal: Petsas Car Rentals (8.5/10), Budget (8.2/10), Avis (8.0/10), Sixt (7.3/10), Hertz (5.8/10) and Europcar (5.5/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Larnaca Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 3 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: AIDA Car Rentals about 5 min, Enterprise about 3 min, Green Motion about 7 min and Autounion about 5 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for RightCars, AutoRent Cyprus and Aercar.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Larnaca Airport?
AIDA Car Rentals is the best-rated off-site desk at Larnaca International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.6/10 (Great). It is followed by Enterprise (7.7/10) and Green Motion (7.5/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Larnaca Airport?
Petsas Car Rentals is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Larnaca International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.5/10 (Great). It is followed by Budget (8.2/10) and Avis (8.0/10).
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.