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Target Rent

at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport

Shuttle
Counterwise Score 3.8 out of 10, rated Poor.High consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Target Rent at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is ranked No. 28 of 31 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.8/10 (Poor).
  • The Target Rent desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Palermo Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 08:00–20:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: About 30 reviews, mostly from the last five months, report that a card treated as debit, or one showing only initials or a shortened first name, was refused as the deposit card. The only way to get the car was then desk cover costing roughly 250-870 EUR, often several times the prepaid price, and sometimes a 300 EUR hold was still placed on the same card. The operator's own site lists Visa and Mastercard credit cards, and its FAQ says a credit card must be shown even when cover is prepaid..

Based on 149 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 149 kept Google reviews (7 excluded), of which about 125 have text, this off-site, shuttle-served desk has two sharply different groups of reviews. Many praise friendly staff, clean cars and good prices, but since about July 2026 a large cluster reports refusal of cards seen as debit or lacking the full name, followed by forced extra cover or no car and no refund. Waits for the shuttle and desk and the condition of some cars are mixed, and the web evidence is mostly undated and also mixed.

AI-assisted summary of 149 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)

Poor5.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 9 reports · low confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor1.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 34 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor1.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 54 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor5.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 19 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 31 reports · medium confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 3.7 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 3.3 · counts 30%
  • 7 of 156 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 14% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (92 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 (5)

  • About 30 reviews, mostly from the last five months, report that a card treated as debit, or one showing only initials or a shortened first name, was refused as the deposit card. The only way to get the car was then desk cover costing roughly 250-870 EUR, often several times the prepaid price, and sometimes a 300 EUR hold was still placed on the same card. The operator's own site lists Visa and Mastercard credit cards, and its FAQ says a credit card must be shown even when cover is prepaid.targetrent.ittargetrent.it
  • About 13 reviews say a prepaid booking was refused or cancelled at the counter and the money was not returned, leaving travellers to pay for another rental elsewhere.
  • Around 9 reviews report refusal of the rental, or charges of roughly 200-600 EUR, over driver-name changes, licence or ID issues, an international permit or Sicilian residence.
  • About 6 reviews describe strict late-arrival rules: fees of 45-61 EUR, or bookings cancelled after roughly an hour. Some of these involve late flights and the evening closing time.
  • About 7 recent reviews, mostly from summer, report 45 minutes to over 2 hours between landing and getting the keys, because of shuttle capacity and slow desk handling.

Green flags (5)

  • Roughly 60 positive reviews describe courteous, efficient desk staff, though many are short and a large share dates from one burst in November 2025.
  • About 16 reviews describe new, clean cars that matched what was booked.
  • About 9 reviews say the free airport shuttle worked well, including one case of an extra after-hours transfer after a flight delay.
  • Travellers who arrived with an accepted credit card and full cover report smooth rentals, such as a deposit released straight after return and no charge for a lost hubcap.
  • About 6 reviews call prices good value for the car provided.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–20:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policySame to samesource
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 149 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Target Rent at Palermo Airport: questions and answers

Is Target Rent at Palermo Airport any good?

Target Rent at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport has a Counterwise Score of 3.8/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 28 of 31 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Roughly 60 positive reviews describe courteous, efficient desk staff, though many are short and a large share dates from one burst in November 2025.. Main red flag: About 30 reviews, mostly from the last five months, report that a card treated as debit, or one showing only initials or a shortened first name, was refused as the deposit card. The only way to get the car was then desk cover costing roughly 250-870 EUR, often several times the prepaid price, and sometimes a 300 EUR hold was still placed on the same card. The operator's own site lists Visa and Mastercard credit cards, and its FAQ says a credit card must be shown even when cover is prepaid..

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

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

How much is the deposit at Target Rent at Palermo Airport?

The deposit amount at Target Rent 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 Target Rent desk at Palermo Airport?

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

What are the opening hours of Target Rent at Palermo Airport?

Target Rent at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is open 08:00–20:00 daily. Fuel policy: same to same.

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