Car hire with Centauro
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Centauro is a Spanish car hire company born on the Mediterranean coast, where holiday tourism has been part of the landscape for decades. It grew by serving travellers landing at coastal airports in search of a hassle-free car for their holidays, and that ethos still shapes the way it works: bases designed around arriving passengers, frequently renewed fleets and straightforward processes anyone can understand, whether they travel often or rarely.
For drivers, Centauro is a well-balanced option: keen prices without aggressive small print, and a service that works especially well in the sunshine destinations of Spain and Portugal. It is a brand that knows its typical customer — families, couples, groups of friends on a beach week — and organises its branches, opening hours and fleet accordingly. It does not set out to be a business-airport multinational; it sets out to get your holiday off to a good start.
Search cars from CentauroWhat to expect
- A recent, practical fleet: mostly compacts, estates and small SUVs, ideal for moving between beach, old town and coastal roads. Cars tend to be low-mileage.
- Its own desk, often outside the terminal with a free shuttle: there may be queues in high season, so arrive with your documents to hand (licence, lead driver's card and booking confirmation).
- Clear, two-tier cover: basic with an excess and a deposit held on your card, or the upgraded option with no excess. Decide before you reach the desk so you are not improvising there.
- A holiday atmosphere and direct service: staff are used to international travellers and resolve things quickly; check the car against the damage sheet before leaving the car park, as with any hire.
At Gavendo we have worked with Centauro for years and negotiate rates with them directly, so booking with us does not cost you more — it costs you fewer headaches. A member of our team checks and confirms every booking, you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours beforehand, and if any question arises we are on hand in Spanish, French, English or Portuguese, before and during your hire.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Centauro office inside the airport?
It depends on the destination: at many airports the base is a few minutes away, with a free shuttle from the terminal. Your Gavendo confirmation tells you exactly where to collect the car and how to get there.
Do I need a credit card to hire with Centauro?
With the basic cover, a deposit is held on a credit card in the lead driver's name. If you take out the upgraded cover with no excess, the deposit conditions are reduced. We set out the details when confirming your booking.
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