Centauro Car Rental Faro in Faro

We were verz happy with Centauro. Everything went smooth: the shuttle, pick up/ drop off. Got both deposits back (the gasoline deposit took 2 days, the toll deposit took 2 weeks). Thanks a lot!

Bit of treck to the pickup point at the airport, but it's the same for all off airport car hire companies. The transfer van takes about 30 minutes to go round so pot luck how long you have to wait, plus there wasn't room for our group 1st time round. Once at the car hire place sorting the paperwork was quick and the staff efficient. We booked through an agent, jet2, who told us about the $1600 hold on your credit card, but not the fuel and toll road charges, $128 plus $100. These were refunded after the car was returned with a full petrol tank. It took 2 days for the 1st and 2 weeks for the latter as they have to wait for the toll data. The car came with a few scuffs and scratches which were all detailed on the form so there were no issues when it was returned. The return process was very quick.

I've hired 4 cars this year, from 4 different providers in 4 different locations and this one was the best. I took the premium package, so all included, no excess (just deposit for fuel and tolls, c200 EUR) direct from Centauro, which meant that there was no aggressive upsell when collecting, as with another provider this year (who insisted that the Autoeurope protection was not valid, and neither was the deposit amount promised) - so just walked in, paid deposit, drove out in about 10 minutes. Drop off was the same - checked the fuel and the car, said everything was fine, and dropped us at airport immediately - fuel deposit was repaid within a day or two, toll deposit came back after a week). And, car didn't breakdown and leave us stranded at the top of a mountain for 7 hours, so that's always a bonus! (as happened with another provider!)

As I pre-booked the vehicle a couple of months in advance, I obtained a very good price, and I was served straightaway when I arrived at the office, as I had been asked to provide my flight time, so they had my details ready. The only advice I would give was that we used the Waze app to find the drop off location at the end of the rental, and it sent us to an incorrect location a few miles away! Google maps on the other hand, found the correct location first time.

I rented a car with zero excess plan. I find the price is very competitive. It was so smooth from pick up to drop off. The location may put you off, but the shuttle bus comes frequently. So, I see not much difference with queening at airport for picking up a car.

I recently had the pleasure of renting a car from Centauro at Faro Airport and I must say, their service exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, every member of staff I encountered was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful. Our flight was delayed due to a broken seal on the door which required an engineer's attention. Unfortunately, this meant we were arriving much later than planned. Despite this, a lovely lady from Centauro called me just before they were about to close, making sure I was still planning to arrive. Her thoughtfulness and reassurance really made a stressful situation much easier. When we finally arrived, the staff at Centauro were ready and waiting. The check-in process was swift and efficient, and they ensured we had all the information we needed before setting off. The car itself was in excellent condition, clean, and well-maintained. Upon returning the vehicle, the process was equally seamless. The staff again were courteous and efficient, making the return as hassle-free as possible. A big thank you to the lady who called me and person that stayed over to make sure we were happy before we leave. Your outstanding customer service will definitely bring me back next time I'm in Faro. Highly recommended!

We visited Portugal and I booked with Centauro. A minibus picked us up from the airport and took us to the office where staff were very friendly. I got upgraded to a car which had all the mod cons and it was a delight to drive everywhere. It was actually good value. It cost us roughly PS20 per day including fuel and insurance! Thoroughly recommend them.

Have used Centauro several times there is a reason why I return to this company. Great prices and they don't rip you off with the full cover insurance. The guys in the Faro office are very nice and action everything in a timely manor. We booked a category A car but received a Citroen C4 which I am sure is a Category C car so that was super nice. Thank you!