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Renting without a credit card
A missing credit card doesn’t have to end the trip — but the rules are strict and local, so it pays to check first.
The practical answer
There is no single national rule for renting without a credit card. Most people do it on a debit card with extra ID and, at airports, proof of return travel. A handful of branches decline debit entirely on certain classes. The only reliable answer is the one for your exact branch.
What counters usually want
A debit card in the driver’s name, a second ID, and often an onward or return itinerary. Expect a refundable hold, sometimes larger than a credit-card hold. Prepaid and gift cards are almost never accepted.
How we help
Tell us the pick-up and car class and we’ll confirm whether that branch rents without a credit card, what documents it wants, and the size of the hold — so you don’t fly out and get turned away.
The things people ask us most
Straight answers
Can I rent with just a debit card?
Are prepaid or gift cards accepted?
What if my branch says no?
One call. No counter surprises.
Tell us your city and dates. We’ll confirm the rules and the all-in total on the phone.
+1 (877) 851-6014