Renting a Car With a Debit Card: Every Major Company’s Rules, Compared
Summary
All nine major U.S. rental car companies covered in the article accept debit cards at pickup under certain conditions. Requirements vary by company and branch and can include extra identification, a return itinerary, a credit check, vehicle limits, and money set aside for a deposit.Key Facts
- A debit card accepted when booking or prepaying may still not qualify for pickup.
- Customers should check with the specific branch about card acceptance, vehicle eligibility, and required documents.
- Some airport branches require debit-card renters to show a ticketed return itinerary.
- Dollar and Thrifty require debit-card customers at off-airport locations to book at least one day ahead and be at least 25.
- SIXT downtown locations require qualifying return travel or two accepted documents proving the renter's address.
- Avis restricts premium rentals, while Dollar and Thrifty generally limit debit-card rentals to smaller vehicle categories.
- A debit-card hold reduces the funds available in the customer's bank account; the hold may cover the rental cost and a security amount.
- Enterprise says it charges the rental cost and deposit at pickup and refunds the unused deposit after the car is returned.
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