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Car hire deposits at Lisbon Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 6 of the 21 car rental desks at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Record Go has the lowest starting deposit (€0–€1,100); the highest amount is at Goldcar (up to €1,400). The median starting deposit is €100.
A range such as €0–€1,100 (Record Go) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Record Go scores 4.1/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Avis, at 4.9/10 (Poor) with a deposit of €200. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 3 desks in this list: Record Go, Goldcar and Budget.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 15 desks at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Lisbon Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Record Go | €0–€1,100 | 4.1Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| 2.Goldcar | €0–€1,400 | 3.9Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 3.Europcar | €100–€300 | 3.1Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 4.Budget | €100–€600 | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 5.Avis | €200 | 4.9Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 6.Guerin | €300–€600 | 4.4Poor | Required | In terminal |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPI Rent a Car | 8.7Great | Required | Shuttle 7 min |
| CAEL | 7.9Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| WayGo | 7.1Mixed | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| BeRent | 6.7Mixed | Not required | Shuttle |
| Surprice | 5.9Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Sicily by Car | 5.5Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Sixt | 4.8Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Centauro | 4.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| Hertz | 3.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Green Motion | 3.9Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drive on Holidays | 3.9Poor | Required | Shuttle 8 min |
| OK Mobility | 3.7Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Tangerine | 3.6Poor | Required | Shuttle 8 min |
| Klass Wagen | 3.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 3.3Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
Lowest deposits at Lisbon Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Lisbon Airport?
Record Go has the lowest known starting deposit at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport: €0–€1,100. It has a Counterwise Score of 4.1/10 (Poor). Next come Goldcar (€0–€1,400) and Europcar (€100–€300).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Lisbon Airport?
Across the 6 desks at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €100, from €0 up to €1,400. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 15 desks.
Which car hire desks at Lisbon Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport are at Goldcar (€0–€1,400), Record Go (€0–€1,100) and Budget (€100–€600). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Lisbon Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Record Go, Goldcar and Budget: read their desk pages before you book.
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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.