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No. 9 of 11 at PFO

Hertz

at Paphos International Airport

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

At a glance

  • Hertz at Paphos International Airport is ranked No. 9 of 11 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed).
  • The Hertz desk is inside the terminal at Paphos Airport.
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 24 hours, daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Three reviews since May 2026 involve tyres: two disputed repair charges of roughly 120 to 210 euros after a tyre was damaged, and one traveller who found a puncture only after leaving the car park..

Based on 79 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 80 Google reviews after exclusions (65 with text), most travellers report fast pickup, new clean cars and helpful staff at this Hertz desk. Recurring concerns are disputed tyre or scratch charges, receiving a different category than booked, and confusion over fuel and late-hours fees; web evidence is mostly undated and only loosely supportive.

AI-assisted summary of 79 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 14 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)

Poor5.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 20 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 9 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 13 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 14 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 22 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 6.2 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 6.8 · counts 30%
  • 8 of 87 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates, other reasons). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 29% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (36 after weighting by age).

High consensusOur independent signals (AI review analysis, web reports and star ratings) point the same way.

What travellers flag

Red flags (2)

  • Three reviews since May 2026 involve tyres: two disputed repair charges of roughly 120 to 210 euros after a tyre was damaged, and one traveller who found a puncture only after leaving the car park.
  • Several 2026 reviews report getting a different car than booked (an SUV instead of a compact, a lower-spec model than the one reserved) or being turned away at the counter, with a slow refund in one case.

Green flags (4)

  • Many recent reviews describe quick pickup and return, in some cases only a few minutes at the terminal desk.
  • Most reviews that comment on the car describe it as new or low-mileage and clean.
  • Several reviews report that the deposit or prepaid fuel money was returned within days, though most of these are older than two years.
  • A few reviews, including a recent one, say extras and insurance were offered without pressure.

Practical facts

LocationDesk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours24 hours, dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policySame to samesource
Shares the desk withDollar, Thrifty, Firefly

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

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Hertz at Paphos Airport: questions and answers

Is Hertz at Paphos Airport any good?

Hertz at Paphos International Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 9 of 11 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many recent reviews describe quick pickup and return, in some cases only a few minutes at the terminal desk.. Main red flag: Three reviews since May 2026 involve tyres: two disputed repair charges of roughly 120 to 210 euros after a tyre was damaged, and one traveller who found a puncture only after leaving the car park..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Hertz at Paphos Airport?

Yes. Hertz at Paphos International Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Hertz at Paphos Airport?

The deposit amount at Hertz at Paphos International Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Goldcar (from €0).

Where is the Hertz desk at Paphos Airport?

The Hertz desk is inside the terminal at Paphos Airport. It shares the counter with Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly.

What are the opening hours of Hertz at Paphos Airport?

Hertz at Paphos International Airport is open 24 hours, daily. Fuel policy: same to same.

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