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No. 6 of 31 at PMO

L'Automax

at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport

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

At a glance

  • L'Automax at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is ranked No. 6 of 31 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed).
  • The L'Automax desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Palermo Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–22:00 daily (out of hours 22:01–23:59).
  • Main red flag from travellers: The standard rate requires a credit card, with a hold of roughly 700-900 EUR according to a recent comparison site; several reviews say debit-card users had to buy the desk's own full cover, so check card rules before booking..

Based on 72 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 64 informative Google reviews after one exclusion, this off-site desk is rated strongly positive for cars, staff and price, with a quick shuttle pickup in most reports. Complaints are mainly about insurance and card rules, extra charges or damage claims at return, and some shuttle waits; most of these date from 2025 or earlier, and one deposit delay in 2026 was resolved. Web evidence is thin, mostly undated or from a commercial comparison site, so confidence is moderate.

AI-assisted summary of 72 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)

Mixed7.0/10

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 13 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 17 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Mixed7.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 26 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 26 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 7.0 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 8.2 · counts 30%
  • 1 of 73 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (other reasons). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 35% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (28 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)

  • The standard rate requires a credit card, with a hold of roughly 700-900 EUR according to a recent comparison site; several reviews say debit-card users had to buy the desk's own full cover, so check card rules before booking.autorentwiz.com
  • The lot is away from the terminal and reached by shuttle, and some reviews report waits of about half an hour, trouble finding the pickup point, or a late shuttle on early departures.autorentwiz.com

Green flags (4)

  • Most reviews describe new or nearly new, clean cars matching the booked category, with existing damage recorded at pickup.
  • Many reviews describe friendly, flexible staff, including handling delayed flights, early drop-offs and free transfers to hotels or the airport.
  • Prices are repeatedly described as lower than competitors, with many reviews reporting no hidden fees; a recent comparison site also calls the prices attractive.autorentwiz.com
  • Phone-arranged shuttle pickup, often within about 10 minutes, and a free return transfer are frequently mentioned.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–22:00 daily (out of hours 22:01–23:59)source
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withNo other brands

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

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L'Automax at Palermo Airport: questions and answers

Is L'Automax at Palermo Airport any good?

L'Automax at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 6 of 31 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Most reviews describe new or nearly new, clean cars matching the booked category, with existing damage recorded at pickup.. Main red flag: The standard rate requires a credit card, with a hold of roughly 700-900 EUR according to a recent comparison site; several reviews say debit-card users had to buy the desk's own full cover, so check card rules before booking..

Do I need a credit card to rent from L'Automax at Palermo Airport?

Yes. L'Automax at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at L'Automax at Palermo Airport?

The deposit amount at L'Automax 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 L'Automax desk at Palermo Airport?

The L'Automax desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Palermo Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).

What are the opening hours of L'Automax at Palermo Airport?

L'Automax at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is open 08:00–22:00 daily (out of hours 22:01–23:59). Fuel policy: full to full.

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