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Can I use a debit card for deposit at the car rental counter?

Some rental agencies may allow you to use a debit card for deposit at the car rental counter although some vendors and/or locations may apply additional restrictions. Some of those additional restrictions could include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Minimum debit card hold requirements
  • Local renter restrictions
  • Residency restrictions
  • Deplaning requirements
  • Return ticket requirements
  • Credit checks
  • Car class restrictions
  • Mileage restrictions
  • Geography restrictions
  • Identity verification (2 recent, original, not past due utility bills and most recent pay stub matching address on drivers license)
  • Proof of insurance
  • Additional driver restrictions
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