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Car hire deposits at Porto Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 10 of the 27 car rental desks at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Klass Wagen has the lowest starting deposit (from €0); the highest amount is at Tangerine Rent A Car (up to €5,500). 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: Klass Wagen scores 5.4/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Guerin, at 5.6/10 (Poor) with a deposit of €300–€600. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 5 desks in this list: Record Go, Goldcar, Drive on Holidays, Centauro and Tangerine Rent A Car.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 17 desks at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Porto 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.Klass Wagen | from €0 | 5.4Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 2.Record Go | €0–€1,100 | 5.4Poor | Not required | Shuttle 5 min |
| 3.Goldcar | €0–€1,400 | 5.0Poor | Not required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 4.Europcar | €100–€300 | 4.9Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 5.Drive on Holidays | €100–€350 | 4.9Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 6.Centauro | €100–€2,100 | 4.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 7.Avis | €200 | 4.9Poor | Not required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 8.Budget | €300 | 4.7Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 9.Guerin | €300–€600 | 5.6Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| 10.Tangerine Rent A Car | €1,100–€5,500 | 5.1Poor | Required | Shuttle |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autounion | 8.9Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Carfast Rent A Car | 8.1Great | Required | Shuttle |
| OPO Rent | 7.5Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| Hertz | 7.1Mixed | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| GoDrive | 6.8Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| PRO RENT | 6.2Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| CAEL | 5.7Poor | Required | Short walk |
| OK Mobility | 5.7Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| International Car | 5.3Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| Sixt | 4.9Poor | Required | Shuttle 2 min |
| Sicily by Car | 4.4Poor | Required | Shuttle 5 min |
| Drive4Move | 4.3Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| Green Motion | 4.2Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 4.1Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Surprice | 4.0Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| Bravacar | 4.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Freerent | 1.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Porto Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Porto Airport?
Klass Wagen has the lowest known starting deposit at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport: from €0. It has a Counterwise Score of 5.4/10 (Poor). Next come Record Go (€0–€1,100) and Goldcar (€0–€1,400).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Porto Airport?
Across the 10 desks at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €100, from €0 up to €5,500. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 17 desks.
Which car hire desks at Porto Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport are at Tangerine Rent A Car (€1,100–€5,500), Centauro (€100–€2,100) and Goldcar (€0–€1,400). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Porto 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, Drive on Holidays, Centauro and Tangerine Rent A Car: 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.