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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Palma de Mallorca Airport
At Palma de Mallorca Airport, 9 of the 21 car rental desks we rate are inside or next to the terminal and 12 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside or next to the terminal average 3.9/10 and the shuttle desks 4.9/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.0 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal is Sixt, at 5.9/10 (Poor); the best-rated shuttle desk is Autos Mallorca, at 8.6/10 (Great).
Known shuttle rides take 5 to 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Hiper Rent a Car, Enterprise, Click&Rent, Centauro, GoByCar, Sicily by Car, Green Motion and Drivalia. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Autos Mallorca, Top Gear Mobility, Hiper Rent a Car, Enterprise, Centauro, GoByCar, Wiber, Sicily by Car, K10 Mobility and Drivalia: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 21 desks at Palma de Mallorca Airport
In or next to the terminal vs shuttle at Palma de Mallorca Airport: side by side
| Measure | In or next to the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 9 | 12 |
| Average score | 3.9Poor | 4.9Poor |
| Best-rated | Sixt (5.9) | Autos Mallorca (8.6) |
| Median starting deposit | €150 (6 of 9 known) | €0 (7 of 12 known) |
| No credit card needed | 5 of 9 | 6 of 12 |
| Getting there | In the terminal or a short walk | Shuttle ride 5 to 10 minutes |
Desks inside or next to the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sixt | 5.9Poor | In terminal | €300 | Not required |
| 2.Avis | 4.3Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not required |
| 3.InterRent | 4.1Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 4.OK Mobility | 4.0Poor | Short walk | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Budget | 3.8Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Goldcar | 3.6Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Not required |
| 7.Europcar | 3.2Poor | In terminal | from €100 | Required |
| 8.Record Go | 3.2Poor | In terminal | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
| 9.Hertz | 3.0Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Not 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.Autos Mallorca | 8.6Great | Shuttle 5 min | €0 | Not required |
| 2.Top Gear Mobility | 8.6Great | Shuttle 10 min | €0 | Not required |
| 3.Hiper Rent a Car | 8.6Great | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.Enterprise | 6.2Mixed | Shuttle | €200 | Not required |
| 5.Click&Rent | 5.0Poor | Shuttle | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 6.Centauro | 4.4Poor | Shuttle | €0–€2,100 | Not required |
| 7.GoByCar | 4.1Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 8.Wiber | 3.4Poor | Shuttle 5 min | €0–€1,000 | Not required |
| 9.Sicily by Car | 3.4Poor | Shuttle | €300–€1,300 | Required |
| 10.Green Motion | 3.1Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 11.K10 Mobility | 1.9Poor | Shuttle 8 min | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 12.Drivalia | 1.7Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Not required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Palma de Mallorca Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
At Palma de Mallorca Airport, the 9 desks inside or next to the terminal average 3.9/10 and the 12 shuttle desks 4.9/10, so the shuttle desks score 1.0 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in or next to the terminal at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
8 desks are inside the terminal: Sixt (5.9/10), Avis (4.3/10), InterRent (4.1/10), Budget (3.8/10), Goldcar (3.6/10), Europcar (3.2/10), Record Go (3.2/10) and Hertz (3.0/10). One desk is a short walk away: OK Mobility (4.0/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 5 to 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Autos Mallorca about 5 min, Top Gear Mobility about 10 min, Wiber about 5 min and K10 Mobility about 8 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Hiper Rent a Car, Enterprise, Click&Rent, Centauro, GoByCar, Sicily by Car, Green Motion and Drivalia.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Autos Mallorca is the best-rated off-site desk at Palma de Mallorca Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.6/10 (Great). It is followed by Top Gear Mobility (8.6/10) and Hiper Rent a Car (8.6/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in or next to the terminal at Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal at Palma de Mallorca Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.9/10 (Poor). It is followed by Avis (4.3/10) and InterRent (4.1/10).
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