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No. 20 of 31 at PMO

Europcar

at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport

In terminal
Counterwise Score 4.3 out of 10, rated Poor.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Europcar at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is ranked No. 20 of 31 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 4.3/10 (Poor).
  • The Europcar desk is inside the terminal at Palermo Airport.
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–23:59 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many recent reviews report prepaid bookings refused or re-priced at the desk over document or card rules: passport instead of an Italian ID card, digital or foreign licences, credit versus debit cards, or a different main driver. A new quote at two to three times the original price is often reported..

Based on 290 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 290 usable Google reviews after 10 exclusions (roughly 170 with useful text, many of them stars-only 5-star ratings), this desk gets mixed feedback. Many travellers report quick service, new clean cars and fast deposit releases. Recent months (June to October 2026) show a clear cluster of problems: prepaid bookings refused over ID, licence or card rules, one to three hour waits, fuel and damage-charge disputes, and pressure to buy extra cover. Web evidence is mostly undated and mixed, so check the rental conditions before booking and document the car thoroughly at pickup.

AI-assisted summary of 290 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 12 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 36 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 30 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor3.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 52 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 45 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor5.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 52 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 4.1 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 4.5 · counts 30%
  • 10 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 8% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (173 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (5)

  • Many recent reviews report prepaid bookings refused or re-priced at the desk over document or card rules: passport instead of an Italian ID card, digital or foreign licences, credit versus debit cards, or a different main driver. A new quote at two to three times the original price is often reported.
  • Counter waits of one to three hours, plus a further wait for the car to be ready or handed over at the car park, are reported repeatedly in July to September 2026.
  • Several recent reviews describe damage charges the customer disputes, some arriving two to four months after return, and a few describe deposits that were slow or never returned. Reviewers say staff are often absent at pickup and return, and that the damage sheet is incomplete.
  • Repeated reports of pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the counter, and of broker or third-party cover not being recognised. Cars of a lower category than booked are also mentioned.
  • Several reviews say the car was handed over with less than a full tank under a full-to-full arrangement. Others report fuel charges at return, including a fee of about 35 euros after a long drive from the last fuel station.

Green flags (4)

  • Many reviews describe quick, smooth pickup and return at the terminal desk with no problems, particularly outside peak periods.rental24h.com
  • Several reviewers report their deposit was released immediately or within a couple of days of return.
  • A good number of reviews describe nearly new, clean cars as booked, including small cars, SUVs and electric models.
  • Several reviewers say staff were friendly and offered extras without pressure, even when the traveller declined them.

Practical facts

LocationDesk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours08:00–23:59 dailysource
Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withKeddy

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

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Europcar at Palermo Airport: questions and answers

Is Europcar at Palermo Airport any good?

Europcar at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport has a Counterwise Score of 4.3/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 20 of 31 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many reviews describe quick, smooth pickup and return at the terminal desk with no problems, particularly outside peak periods.. Main red flag: Many recent reviews report prepaid bookings refused or re-priced at the desk over document or card rules: passport instead of an Italian ID card, digital or foreign licences, credit versus debit cards, or a different main driver. A new quote at two to three times the original price is often reported..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Europcar at Palermo Airport?

Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether Europcar at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

How much is the deposit at Europcar at Palermo Airport?

The deposit amount at Europcar at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Locauto (€100–€500).

Where is the Europcar desk at Palermo Airport?

The Europcar desk is inside the terminal at Palermo Airport. It shares the counter with Keddy.

What are the opening hours of Europcar at Palermo Airport?

Europcar at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is open 08:00–23:59 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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