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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Gran Canaria Airport
At Gran Canaria Airport, 11 of the 17 car rental desks we rate are inside or next to the terminal and 6 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside or next to the terminal average 5.3/10 and the shuttle desks 5.7/10, so the difference is small: choose by desk, not by location. The best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal is AutoReisen, at 8.5/10 (Great); the best-rated shuttle desk is Orlando Rent a Car, at 7.2/10 (Mixed).
Known shuttle rides take about 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Orlando Rent a Car, GoByCar, Click&Rent, Funchal Drive and Record Go. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Orlando Rent a Car, GoByCar, Click&Rent and Record Go: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 17 desks at Gran Canaria Airport
In or next to the terminal vs shuttle at Gran Canaria Airport: side by side
| Measure | In or next to the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 11 | 6 |
| Average score | 5.3Poor | 5.7Poor |
| Best-rated | AutoReisen (8.5) | Orlando Rent a Car (7.2) |
| Median starting deposit | €50 (8 of 11 known) | €100 (2 of 6 known) |
| No credit card needed | 4 of 11 | 1 of 6 |
| Getting there | In the terminal or a short walk | Shuttle ride about 5 minutes |
Desks inside or next to the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.AutoReisen | 8.5Great | In terminal | €0 | Not required |
| 2.TopCar | 7.4Mixed | In terminal | €0–€4,000 | Not required |
| 3.Sixt | 6.6Mixed | In terminal | €300 | Required |
| 4.Turisprime | 5.8Poor | Short walk | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Cicar | 5.0Poor | In terminal | €0 | Not confirmed yet |
| 6.OK Mobility | 5.0Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 7.Europcar | 4.7Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Not required |
| 8.Hertz | 4.7Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Required |
| 9.Goldcar | 3.9Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Required |
| 10.Avis | 3.6Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not required |
| 11.Budget | 2.9Poor | 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.Orlando Rent a Car | 7.2Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.GoByCar | 7.1Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.Click&Rent | 5.4Poor | Shuttle | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 4.Funchal Drive | 5.1Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 5.Autounion | 4.9Poor | Shuttle 5 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Record Go | 4.6Poor | Shuttle | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Gran Canaria Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Gran Canaria Airport?
At Gran Canaria Airport, the 11 desks inside or next to the terminal average 5.3/10 and the 6 shuttle desks 5.7/10, 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 or next to the terminal at Gran Canaria Airport?
10 desks are inside the terminal: AutoReisen (8.5/10), TopCar (7.4/10), Sixt (6.6/10), Cicar (5.0/10), OK Mobility (5.0/10), Europcar (4.7/10), Hertz (4.7/10), Goldcar (3.9/10), Avis (3.6/10) and Budget (2.9/10). One desk is a short walk away: Turisprime (5.8/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Gran Canaria Airport?
The shuttle ride takes about 5 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Autounion about 5 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Orlando Rent a Car, GoByCar, Click&Rent, Funchal Drive and Record Go.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Gran Canaria Airport?
Orlando Rent a Car is the best-rated off-site desk at Gran Canaria Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.2/10 (Mixed). It is followed by GoByCar (7.1/10) and Click&Rent (5.4/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in or next to the terminal at Gran Canaria Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal at Gran Canaria Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.5/10 (Great). It is followed by TopCar (7.4/10) and Sixt (6.6/10).
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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.