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Car hire deposits at Tenerife South Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 9 of the 16 car rental desks at Tenerife South Airport. AutoReisen has the lowest starting deposit (€0); the highest amount is at Record Go (up to €1,100). The median starting deposit is €100.
A range such as €0–€900 (TopCar) 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.
Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 5 desks in this list: TopCar, Goldcar, Record Go, Click&Rent and Sixt.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 7 desks at Tenerife South Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Tenerife South 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.AutoReisen | €0 | 8.3Great | Not required | In terminal |
| 2.TopCar | €0–€900 | 5.3Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 3.Goldcar | €0–€950 | 3.4Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 4.Record Go | €0–€1,100 | 3.9Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 5.Europcar | €100–€500 | 3.4Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 6.Avis | €200 | 3.7Poor | Not required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 7.Hertz | €200–€700 | 2.4Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 8.Click&Rent | €200–€1,000 | 4.1Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 9.Sixt | €300 | 5.3Poor | Not required | Shuttle 5 min |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicar | 7.1Mixed | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| InterRent | 6.1Mixed | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| GoByCar | 5.9Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Turisprime | 3.2Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| OK Mobility | 3.2Poor | Required | Shuttle 10 min |
| Thrifty | 2.9Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Budget | 2.5Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
Lowest deposits at Tenerife South Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Tenerife South Airport?
AutoReisen has the lowest known starting deposit at Tenerife South Airport: €0. It has a Counterwise Score of 8.3/10 (Great). Next come TopCar (€0–€900) and Goldcar (€0–€950).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Tenerife South Airport?
Across the 9 desks at Tenerife South Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €100, from €0 up to €1,100. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 7 desks.
Which car hire desks at Tenerife South Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Tenerife South Airport are at Record Go (€0–€1,100), Click&Rent (€200–€1,000) and Goldcar (€0–€950). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Tenerife South 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 TopCar, Goldcar, Record Go, Click&Rent and Sixt: 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.