Car Rental Without a Credit Card: How to Rent with a Debit Card

In many countries around the world, car rental agencies allow the use of not only credit cards, but also debit cards for the security deposit. This option is especially useful for those who do not own a credit card.

On our website, you can easily and quickly find all car rental offers available with a debit card. Simply use the dedicated filter on the search results page to display only agencies that accept both debit and credit cards.

Countries Where Debit Cards Are Accepted for Car Rental

Here are some countries where you can rent a car using a debit card:

Italy: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Locauto, Maggiore...
United Kingdom: Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Hertz...
United States: Alamo, Hertz, Sixt, Dollar...
Germany: Sixt, Hertz, Alamo...
France: Sixt, Hertz, Alamo...

Policies may vary by location and country: always check requirements directly on the site or by contacting the agency.

What Is a Debit Card and Why Use It?

A debit card is a payment method linked directly to a bank account. Unlike prepaid cards, it does not require additional guarantees and is often easier to obtain.

Key features:

No credit required: spending is limited to the available balance.
Security deposit hold: used as a guarantee and released after the rental period.
Broad acceptance: many international agencies recognize it as a valid payment method.

Similar to credit cards, debit cards support most types of payments, while remaining tied to your bank account balance.

General Requirements for Debit Card Acceptance

To use a debit card when picking up the vehicle, it usually must meet the following criteria:

Belong to the Visa or Mastercard networks (NO Maestro).
Be issued by a bank (NOT by postal institutions).
Have a 16-digit card number.
Display the name of the main driver.
Clearly show the word "DEBIT".
Not display an IBAN.
Not be virtual or prepaid.

Each agency may have additional requirements: always review the Terms & Conditions.

How to Find Offers That Accept Debit Cards

Search on GoCarRental.co.uk: enter the pickup and drop-off location and dates. The system will show all available offers.
Apply the "Credit and Debit Cards" filter: this option will appear only if at least one agency in the results allows rentals with a debit card. Once selected, you'll see only vehicles available with debit card payment.
Choose your vehicle: simply pick the car that best suits your trip and complete your booking in a few clicks!

At pickup, you’ll just need to show your debit card to allow the deposit to be held.