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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Paphos Airport
At Paphos International Airport, 6 of the 11 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 5 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 7.5/10 and the shuttle desks 7.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 0.5 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is Petsas Rent a Car, at 8.6/10 (Great); the best-rated shuttle desk is Autounion, at 7.8/10 (Mixed).
Known shuttle rides take 3 to 4 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Green Motion, AutoRent Cyprus and Aercar. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Enterprise: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 11 desks at Paphos Airport
In the terminal vs shuttle at Paphos Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 6 | 5 |
| Average score | 7.5Mixed | 7.0Mixed |
| Best-rated | Petsas Rent a Car (8.6) | Autounion (7.8) |
| Median starting deposit | €0 (1 of 6 known) | €290 (1 of 5 known) |
| No credit card needed | 0 of 6 | 0 of 5 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 3 to 4 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Petsas Rent a Car | 8.6Great | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 2.Budget | 8.3Great | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.Sixt | 7.8Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 4.Goldcar | 7.3Mixed | In terminal | from €0 | Required |
| 5.Hertz | 6.6Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Europcar | 6.1Mixed | 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.Autounion | 7.8Mixed | Shuttle 4 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.Green Motion | 7.5Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 3.AutoRent Cyprus | 7.3Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.Enterprise | 7.1Mixed | Shuttle 3 min | €290–€1,000 | Required |
| 5.Aercar | 5.2Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Paphos Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Paphos Airport?
At Paphos International Airport, the 6 desks inside the terminal average 7.5/10 and the 5 shuttle desks 7.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 0.5 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Paphos Airport?
6 desks are inside the terminal: Petsas Rent a Car (8.6/10), Budget (8.3/10), Sixt (7.8/10), Goldcar (7.3/10), Hertz (6.6/10) and Europcar (6.1/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Paphos Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 3 to 4 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Autounion about 4 min and Enterprise about 3 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Green Motion, AutoRent Cyprus and Aercar.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Paphos Airport?
Autounion is the best-rated off-site desk at Paphos International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.8/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Green Motion (7.5/10) and AutoRent Cyprus (7.3/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Paphos Airport?
Petsas Rent a Car is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Paphos International Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.6/10 (Great). It is followed by Budget (8.3/10) and Sixt (7.8/10).
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