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Car hire deposits at Palermo Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 7 of the 31 car rental desks at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. Locauto has the lowest starting deposit (€100–€500); the highest amount is at Centauro (up to €2,300). The median starting deposit is €200.
A range such as €100–€500 (Locauto) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Locauto scores 7.7/10 (Mixed). Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 2 desks in this list: Sicily by Car and Centauro.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Palermo Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Locauto | €100–€500 | 7.7Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 2.Sicily by Car | up to €200 | 5.8Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 3.Avis | €200 | 5.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 4.Budget | €200 | 3.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 5.Hertz | €200–€700 | 4.5Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 6.Italy Car Rent | €900 | 4.8Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 7.Centauro | €900–€2,300 | 7.1Mixed | Not required | Shuttle |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masicar | 8.2Great | Required | Shuttle |
| Sixt | 7.4Mixed | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Automania | 7.0Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| L'Automax | 6.6Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| SRC Rent Car | 6.4Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| Goldcar | 5.7Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Brid | 5.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| GaldieriRent | 5.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Differental | 5.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Wheego | 5.0Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| ECH - Noleggio Auto | 4.9Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Record go | 4.6Poor | Not required | Shuttle |
| U-Save | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Europcar | 4.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Car Motion Italy | 4.3Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Maggiore | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Eurorentcar | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Noleggiare | 3.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Viaggiare | 3.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Felirent | 3.8Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Target Rent | 3.8Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 3.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| RentSmart24 | 3.5Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Rental Plus | 3.0Poor | Required | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Palermo Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Palermo Airport?
Locauto has the lowest known starting deposit at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport: €100–€500. It has a Counterwise Score of 7.7/10 (Mixed). Next come Sicily by Car (up to €200) and Avis (€200).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Palermo Airport?
Across the 7 desks at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €100 up to €2,300. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 24 desks.
Which car hire desks at Palermo Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport are at Centauro (€900–€2,300), Italy Car Rent (€900) and Hertz (€200–€700). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Palermo Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Sicily by Car and Centauro: read their desk pages before you book.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.