Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Ireland?


Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Ireland? If you're looking to rent a car in Ireland and have a credit card, our advice is to utilize it. If you only have a debit card and you want to rent a vehicle in Ireland, give one of our reservations agents a call at 1-888-223-5555 and we'll find an agency that will allow you to rent with a debit card.


How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Ireland?

On average a rental car in Ireland costs $215 per week ($31 per day).


Can you rent a car with debit card in Dublin?

If you're looking to rent a car in Ireland and have a credit card, our advice is to utilize it. If you only have a debit card and you want to rent a vehicle in Ireland, give one of our reservations agents a call at 1-888-223-5555 and we'll find an agency that will allow you to rent with a debit card.


Can I use my Visa debit card to rent a car?

Debit/check cards are any non-credit cards bearing the VISA®, Mastercard® or Discover® logo. Prepaid cards or any other non-credit cards without one of these logos are not accepted. At airport locations, debit cards are only accepted at the time of rental if accompanied by a ticketed return travel itinerary.


Does Hertz require a credit card?

Credit Qualifications/Requirements: To qualify to rent the Hertz vehicle, the renter must present at the time of rental a current driver's license and valid major credit card or debit card (see Debit Card Usage below) in the renter's own name with available credit.


What car rentals accept debit cards?

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, & Sixt all allow you to rent a car with a debit card. Renting a car with a debit card is more difficult than renting with a credit card thanks to additional steps and requirements set forth by the rental agency.


Can I rent a car with a debit card and not a credit card?

The short answer is yes, you can rent a car with a debit card. Major rental car companies—including Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz—all permit rentals on a debit card.


Is it better to use a debit or credit card on a rental car?

Credit cards vs debit cards Companies prefer credit cards because it proves to them you're not a financial risk; their costs will be covered as they can recover part or all of the deposit if needed. With a debit card, the company cannot pull money from a bank account if it has insufficient funds.


Can I rent a car with a $300 credit limit?

You can rent a car with a $300 credit limit, but it depends on the amount of time you plan on renting the vehicle and the type of vehicle you're renting.


Why don t you rent a car with a debit card?

If the renter used a debit card for the deposit, the rental company might find there's not enough money in the renter's bank account to cover the bill. But with a credit card, the rental company can be more confident they'll be able to take the money (as long as the card-holder's credit limit isn't exceeded).