Centauro Car Rental



Centauro is a well-established car rental company and a prominent player among European car hire providers. Founded in 1973 as part of the Centauro Group, a tourism-focused corporation offering services in apartments, hotels, and car rentals, Centauro has over 40 years of experience in the industry. With its first office in Benidorm, the company has since expanded to cover Spain’s Mediterranean coast and the Balearic Islands, making it a convenient choice for international travelers visiting top holiday destinations. Centauro offers a large fleet of over 12,000 vehicles, including economy cars, family-sized vehicles, and 9-seater vans, ensuring that a wide range of customer needs are met.
Centauro stands out for its commitment to reliable service and customer satisfaction. The company regularly updates its fleet in line with seasonal tourism trends, meaning most rental cars are nearly new and in excellent condition. This makes Centauro an ideal choice for booking a well-maintained, modern vehicle in major coastal locations across Spain. Additionally, their focus on user needs and in-house management of second-hand cars enhances overall service quality. While Centauro’s operations are primarily regional, focused on the Mediterranean area, availability in inland cities or outside Spain may be limited. Nonetheless, for those traveling within popular Spanish destinations, Centauro delivers a seamless and trustworthy car hire experience.
10
Excellent
Pretty good overall.
Venice
Reviewed: August 3, 2026
10
Excellent
Pickup was easy, drop-off was super quick, overall a pretty smooth experience.
Milan
Reviewed: August 3, 2026
10
Excellent
Super smooth and efficient, and you can tell they’re well-regarded—lots of locals rent here too. The only downside is the deposit is a bit high.
Catania
Reviewed: July 31, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty easy to find. I’d recommend just buying the rental company’s own insurance right at the counter.
Mallorca
Reviewed: July 31, 2026
10
Excellent
We had to change our drop-off location at the last minute and paid an extra 150 euros. Overall the whole process was smooth. Because we changed the return point, they checked the car really thoroughly, but luckily I’d taken photos of the car’s condition beforehand, so everything was cleared up quickly.
Milan
Reviewed: July 30, 2026
10
Excellent
Pickup and return were both super easy. The location near Milan Central Station is convenient, and I got a nearly brand‑new car with only about 5,000 km on it. The car was in great condition and the whole experience was smooth with no issues at all.
Milan
Reviewed: July 7, 2026
10
Excellent
Paid for full coverage on the spot so I didn’t have to leave the €1300 deposit, which was great — drove totally worry-free. They even upgraded the car to a brand-new SUV for free, it only had about 200km on it. The semi-automatic hybrid was super economical, only around 6L per 100km on the highway.
Rome
Reviewed: June 26, 2026
10
Excellent
Small local rental company – if you’re hoping for a free upgrade, this isn’t the place, their lot only has cars in the same class. We booked a Tiguan (or similar) and even though there were several Tiguans still in the lot, they gave us a Hyundai Tucson instead, so I seriously doubt they pay attention to the exact model on the booking. That said, the car itself was almost brand new, a 2025 model with ACC, lane-keeping and other features, so it was great to drive on the highway. Before returning the car we spent €5 at a self-service wash just to rinse off the exterior, and even though we didn’t fill the tank all the way until it clicked, it was at about 92% and they still refunded the fuel deposit without any issues.
Milan
Reviewed: June 25, 2026
10
Excellent
The car was pretty new and really smooth to drive. Huge shoutout to the staff member who did the final check for us at Termini. When he saw the scratch on the rim from hitting the curb and just waved it off like it was nothing, he instantly became the most handsome man in all of Italy in my eyes. We didn’t get our full deposit back in the end though, probably because we returned the car late and the fuel was still about 100 km short of a full tank.
Milan
Reviewed: June 23, 2026
10
Excellent
Absolutely perfect.
Palermo
Reviewed: June 18, 2026
10
Excellent
Picked the car up in the afternoon. They didn’t have the manual I booked, so they upgraded me to a brand‑new red Panda with full automatic, and it was super easy to drive. None of those hidden charges people talk about either. When I returned the car they basically just took a quick look and that was it – really fast and hassle‑free. The fuel deposit was refunded the next day, and it doesn’t feel like they touched the main deposit at all because nothing even showed up on my bill. When they talk to you about buying insurance at pickup, it’s just part of their process, not something they’re forcing you to buy. The ladies handling pickup and drop‑off were really nice. I’ll definitely use this company again.
Milan
Reviewed: May 29, 2026
10
Excellent
The whole registration and rental process was great and really worry‑free. The car looked pretty new on the outside. While I was at the hotel, it got a small scratch, and I was really nervous they’d charge me for it. But when I went back, the staff just told me I could leave, said such a minor scrape wasn’t a problem and wouldn’t affect anything. They didn’t ask me to pay a cent, so all my earlier worrying turned out to be unnecessary.
Alicante
Reviewed: April 12, 2026
10
Excellent
Super satisfied, everything went really smoothly—and I was pleasantly surprised to get a nearly brand-new car with only about 11 km on it.
Catania
Reviewed: February 27, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty good overall.
Rome
Reviewed: February 25, 2026
10
Excellent
Super satisfied with everything from start to finish.
Milan
Reviewed: February 4, 2026
10
Excellent
Great service, plus they offer convenient airport pickup and drop-off.
Thessaloniki
Reviewed: December 13, 2025
10
Excellent
Handling the process was super convenient—quick and simple! Even though we didn't speak the same language, using a translation app made communication seamless. The staff were incredibly patient and helped us sort everything out.
Athens
Reviewed: November 20, 2025
10
Excellent
Very satisfied. The car was in excellent condition, a Jeep SUV model. We drove from Santiago on a one-day road trip to the end of the world. Started at 8 AM and returned around 3 PM to drop off the car. The location was right next to the train and bus stations, so we could directly take the bus to Porto afterward.
Santiago De Compostela
Reviewed: October 14, 2025
10
Excellent
Everything was great except the slow process of picking up the car.
Rome
Reviewed: October 12, 2025
8
Very good
Good service attitude, average service capability.
Porto
Reviewed: October 8, 2025
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