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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Valencia Airport
At Valencia Airport, 10 of the 17 car rental desks we rate are inside or next to the terminal and 7 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside or next to the terminal average 4.7/10 and the shuttle desks 5.2/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.5 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal is Sixt, at 6.9/10 (Mixed); the best-rated shuttle desk is Victoria Rent a Car, at 6.6/10 (Mixed).
Known shuttle rides take 5 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for Victoria Rent a Car, Click&Rent, GoByCar, Record Go and Drivalia. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at Click&Rent, GoByCar and Record Go: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 17 desks at Valencia Airport
In or next to the terminal vs shuttle at Valencia Airport: side by side
| Measure | In or next to the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 10 | 7 |
| Average score | 4.7Poor | 5.2Poor |
| Best-rated | Sixt (6.9) | Victoria Rent a Car (6.6) |
| Median starting deposit | €200 (7 of 10 known) | €0 (4 of 7 known) |
| No credit card needed | 5 of 10 | 3 of 7 |
| Getting there | In the terminal or a short walk | Shuttle ride 5 to 7 minutes |
Desks inside or next to the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Sixt | 6.9Mixed | In terminal | €300 | Not required |
| 2.Enterprise | 5.6Poor | Short walk | €200 | Not required |
| 3.Avis | 5.4Poor | In terminal | €200 | Not required |
| 4.OK Mobility | 5.4Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 5.Sicily by Car | 5.2Poor | In terminal | €300–€1,300 | Required |
| 6.Goldcar | 4.9Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Required |
| 7.Europcar | 4.6Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Not required |
| 8.Hertz | 3.6Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Not required |
| 9.Budget | 3.5Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 10.Thrifty | 2.3Poor | Short walk | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
Shuttle desks (off-site)
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Ride times exclude the wait for the bus.
| Desk | Score | Shuttle ride | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Victoria Rent a Car | 6.6Mixed | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.Centauro | 5.8Poor | Shuttle 7 min | €0–€1,200 | Not required |
| 3.Click&Rent | 5.8Poor | Shuttle | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 4.Wiber | 5.6Poor | Shuttle 5 min | from €0 | Not required |
| 5.GoByCar | 5.2Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.Record Go | 4.4Poor | Shuttle | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
| 7.Drivalia | 3.0Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Valencia Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Valencia Airport?
At Valencia Airport, the 10 desks inside or next to the terminal average 4.7/10 and the 7 shuttle desks 5.2/10, so the shuttle desks score 0.5 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in or next to the terminal at Valencia Airport?
8 desks are inside the terminal: Sixt (6.9/10), Avis (5.4/10), OK Mobility (5.4/10), Sicily by Car (5.2/10), Goldcar (4.9/10), Europcar (4.6/10), Hertz (3.6/10) and Budget (3.5/10). 2 desks are a short walk away: Enterprise (5.6/10) and Thrifty (2.3/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Valencia Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 5 to 7 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Centauro about 7 min and Wiber about 5 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for Victoria Rent a Car, Click&Rent, GoByCar, Record Go and Drivalia.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Valencia Airport?
Victoria Rent a Car is the best-rated off-site desk at Valencia Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.6/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Centauro (5.8/10) and Click&Rent (5.8/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in or next to the terminal at Valencia Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk inside or next to the terminal at Valencia Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.9/10 (Mixed). It is followed by Enterprise (5.6/10) and Avis (5.4/10).
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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.