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No. 5 of 17 at LPA

Sixt

at Gran Canaria Airport

In terminal
Counterwise Score 6.6 out of 10, rated Mixed.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport is ranked No. 5 of 17 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed).
  • The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Gran Canaria Airport.
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the typical deposit is €300.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 07:00–23:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Around 11 written reviews, mostly from the last six months, report damage charges of roughly 100 to 800 EUR for scratches that customers say they did not cause or that were already on the car. Several say their photos were not accepted or that complaints went unanswered..

Based on 277 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 133 written Google reviews after exclusions (plus roughly 144 star-only ratings), this desk is quick and generally friendly, with mostly clean, modern cars and short queues. The main recurring concerns are damage charges disputed after the rental, cars below the booked category, and insurance or upgrade selling at the counter. Web evidence is mostly undated or generic to Sixt Spain, so it adds little beyond the reviews.

AI-assisted summary of 277 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 13 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)

Poor4.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 29 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 14 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor5.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 24 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 27 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 5.7 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.0 · counts 30%
  • 23 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations, duplicates…). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 9% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (155 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

  • Around 11 written reviews, mostly from the last six months, report damage charges of roughly 100 to 800 EUR for scratches that customers say they did not cause or that were already on the car. Several say their photos were not accepted or that complaints went unanswered.
  • Several recent reviews report being given a lower car category than booked, such as a smaller model or a visibly older car, sometimes with an offer of a paid upgrade to the booked level.
  • About 7 reviews in the past year describe pushy selling of insurance or upgrades at the desk. Some say the total rental price rose by several times after the extras were accepted.
  • A handful of reviews report unexpected extra amounts after the rental (a final bill well above the quote, a fuel fee, an extra budget line) or slow refunds. One says a 500 EUR deposit was still unreturned after more than 15 days.

Green flags (5)

  • Fast pickups are reported often, typically within 5 to 20 minutes of reaching the desk, with little or no queue, even when a nearby competitor had very long lines.
  • Many reviewers describe clean, new or well-kept cars, including convertibles and premium models, and a quick return process.
  • Several reviewers report friendly, clear and multilingual explanations at the desk, and some say offers of extras were polite and easy to decline.
  • Several recent reviews report the deposit being returned within a day, even on a debit card, and some mention no unexpected fees after return.
  • A few reviews report free or higher-category upgrades when the booked car was unavailable, and one says a young driver was accepted where other firms refused.

Practical facts

LocationDesk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours07:00–23:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit€300source
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withFlizzr

“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 277 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport any good?

Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 5 of 17 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Fast pickups are reported often, typically within 5 to 20 minutes of reaching the desk, with little or no queue, even when a nearby competitor had very long lines.. Main red flag: Around 11 written reviews, mostly from the last six months, report damage charges of roughly 100 to 800 EUR for scratches that customers say they did not cause or that were already on the car. Several say their photos were not accepted or that complaints went unanswered..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport?

Yes. Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport?

The typical deposit at Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport is €300. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at AutoReisen (€0).

Where is the Sixt desk at Gran Canaria Airport?

The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Gran Canaria Airport. It shares the counter with Flizzr.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport?

Sixt at Gran Canaria Airport is open 07:00–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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