Who rents cars with debit cards?

At select locations, major rental car companies, including Hertz, Alamo and Avis, allow customers to rent a car using only a debit card. Each company uses different criteria. Hertz runs a credit check, while Avis requires an additional cash deposit, which it refunds after the car is returned. read more

Debit card use is approved, the estimated charges of the rental plus an authorization of up to USD 350.00 or 15% of the estimated rental charges, depending on the rental location and card used, will be held until the rental is returned. read more

No credit card often means you lose the option of renting luxury cars, SUVs or other specialty vehicles. Outside of the U.S. - Debit cards may not be accepted at locations outside of the United States. Please check terms and conditions for the specific country or location of rental. read more