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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Lisbon Airport
At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, 7 of the 21 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 14 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 4.2/10 and the shuttle desks 5.2/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.0 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is Avis, at 4.9/10 (Poor); the best-rated shuttle desk is EPI Rent a Car, at 8.7/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 3 to 8 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for CAEL, BeRent, Surprice, Sicily by Car, Record Go, Green Motion, OK Mobility and Klass Wagen. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at WayGo, Sicily by Car, Record Go, Green Motion, OK Mobility, Klass Wagen and Drivalia: allow extra time, especially for the return.
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In the terminal vs shuttle at Lisbon Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 7 | 14 |
| Average score | 4.2Poor | 5.2Poor |
| Best-rated | Avis (4.9) | EPI Rent a Car (8.7) |
| Median starting deposit | €100 (5 of 7 known) | €0 (1 of 14 known) |
| No credit card needed | 2 of 7 | 2 of 14 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 3 to 8 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Avis | 4.9Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not required |
| 2.Sixt | 4.8Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.Guerin | 4.4Poor | In terminal | €300–€600 | Required |
| 4.Budget | 4.1Poor | In terminal | €100–€600 | Not confirmed yet |
| 5.Hertz | 3.9Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 6.Goldcar | 3.9Poor | In terminal | €0–€1,400 | Not required |
| 7.Europcar | 3.1Poor | In terminal | €100–€300 | 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.EPI Rent a Car | 8.7Great | Shuttle 7 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.CAEL | 7.9Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.WayGo | 7.1Mixed | Shuttle 3 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 4.BeRent | 6.7Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not required |
| 5.Surprice | 5.9Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Sicily by Car | 5.5Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 7.Centauro | 4.6Poor | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 8.Record Go | 4.1Poor | Shuttle | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
| 9.Green Motion | 3.9Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 10.Drive on Holidays | 3.9Poor | Shuttle 8 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 11.OK Mobility | 3.7Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 12.Tangerine | 3.6Poor | Shuttle 8 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 13.Klass Wagen | 3.4Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 14.Drivalia | 3.3Poor | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Lisbon Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Lisbon Airport?
At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, the 7 desks inside the terminal average 4.2/10 and the 14 shuttle desks 5.2/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.0 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Lisbon Airport?
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Lisbon Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 3 to 8 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: EPI Rent a Car about 7 min, WayGo about 3 min, Centauro about 5 min, Drive on Holidays about 8 min, Tangerine about 8 min and Drivalia about 5 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for CAEL, BeRent, Surprice, Sicily by Car, Record Go, Green Motion, OK Mobility and Klass Wagen.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Lisbon Airport?
EPI Rent a Car is the best-rated off-site desk at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.7/10 (Great). It is followed by CAEL (7.9/10) and WayGo (7.1/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Lisbon Airport?
Avis is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 4.9/10 (Poor). It is followed by Sixt (4.8/10) and Guerin (4.4/10).
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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.