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Centauro car hire review
What is Centauro?
Spanish brand Centauro operates mainly at train stations and off-airport locations in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece.
Which? verdict
Centauro shot up the rankings in our last survey with its well-priced car hire. It’s definitely worth a try if you're happy to take a shuttle bus from the airport.
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Centauro customer ratings
If you want to see how Centauro measures up to its rivals, read our best and worst car hire companies page.
| Car hire company | Which? Recommended Provider | Customer score |
|---|---|---|
| Centauro | No | 83% |
Customer score is based on a combination of overall satisfaction and how likely people are to recommend the company.
What’s Centauro like?
Independent brand Centauro was one of just four car hire companies to get a four-star (or above) value-for-money rating and an excellent customer score of 83%.
Having to locate a shuttle bus can be a hassle, but many of you told us that the process was easy, praising the ‘speedy collection and drop-off’. And readers were happy with the five-star condition of its vehicles (Centauro renews its fleet every seven months).
If you book directly with Centauro, you're only offered its premium zero-excess product, which means you don’t need to worry about any dents or scratches, or need to leave a deposit. Although, bear in mind that if you're renting a car in Portugal, you'll need to show proof of a return travel ticket or pay a deposit on your credit card for the excess amount applicable to your vehicle.
However, several readers told us that they saved money by booking a Centauro car via Which? Recommended Provider Zest Car Rental. The broker has a long-standing relationship with Centauro and offers its standard product (with an excess). If you do this, you’ll need to make sure that you have a good Excess Reimbursement Insurance policy.
The only niggle for some was the demand for an upfront petrol payment (refunded if you return the car with the same amount of fuel).
Should I book with Centauro?
Yes. Centauro offers well-priced, reliable car hire if you’re happy to take a shuttle bus from the airport.
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