Is it possible to rent a car without a deposit?

Important facts described briefly below:

Many car rental companies require a deposit when you book a rental car. For the deposit, you will need a full credit card in the driver's name. Pre-paid, Electron, and Debit credit cards are generally not accepted for the deposit.

The car rental company will then block off the corresponding amount. The deposit serves as security for the company while you rent the car. With some providers, it is possible to book a rental car without a deposit or a credit card. Below will explain where this is allowed and what you should bear in mind.

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Where can I get a rental car without a deposit?

There are only a few providers where this is possible. With the broker Sunny Cars, you can book a rental car in certain countries without having to pay a deposit. So, you do not need your own credit card for this.

In which countries can I book a rental car without a deposit?

Please note that the possibility to rent a car without a deposit always depends on the specific offer and does not generally apply to the country or city. So far, options are available in the following countries, among others:

Germany: There you can get a rental car without a deposit at the airports in Hamburg, Berlin-Tegel, Berlin-Schönefeld, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Hahn, Stuttgart, and Munich.

Spain: At many airports on the Spanish mainland, and in some cities, rental cars can be booked without a deposit. In Barcelona, for example, it is possible to rent a car without a deposit. Also, on the Balearic and Canary Islands, there are corresponding offers.

Italy: At the Italian airports Baris, Brindisi, Catania, and Palermo rental cars are available without a deposit. In Lecce, this possibility is usually also available.

Greece: There are car rentals without deposits at many airports and in many cities. This applies to the Greek mainland as well as to the islands.

Portugal: At the airports in Faro, Lisbon, Funchal, and Porto, you can rent a car without a deposit. Vehicles are also available at the city stations of Porto, Funchal, and Faro-Montenegro.

Morocco: At the Moroccan airports in Marrakech, Casablanca, and Tangier, rental cars are available without deposits.

Curacao: There, you can get a rental car without a deposit at the Curacao airport and some city stations.

Can I still pay with my credit card?

Of course, you can use all payment methods if you want to have a rental car without a deposit. Booking and payment by credit card are still possible. However, the advantage is that you can also use someone else's credit card when paying. This credit card does not have to be registered in your name. This is not possible when you pay a deposit. This only works with your own credit card.

What do I have to consider if the pickup and return locations are different?

If you pick up the rental car at one location and drop it off at another, it may not be possible to make a reservation without a deposit. Please note the terms and conditions of the respective car rental company.

Can I pay the deposit in cash or with my debit card?

Some car rental suppliers allow a cash deposit. This means you can pay the money for the deposit directly. Payment by EC card is also possible in some cases. Clarify this possibility before booking. Otherwise, you might not get the rental car without a deposit and a credit card.