car rental question

[mickeymousepuppy]

Can I rent a car without having a major credit card?

 

[Capt_BJ]

very very very difficult in my experience

since you asked I suspect U already knew the answer . . .

 

[mickeymousepuppy]

Well I tried to become an Emerald Club member and was not able to. That was my first clue it may be difficult.

 

[lovemred]

If you are flying into the airport (not a local renter), you may be able to rent with a debit card and showing your round trip ticket---

From the Alamo website:

Debit Cards:
§ When renting in the U.S., with proof of a round trip travel ticket (airline, cruise ship or train) at time of rental.
§ For pick-ups in the United States, without proof of roundtrip ticket, debit or check cards are only accepted when returning the vehicle. A credit card in the name of the renter must be presented at the time of pick-up.

 

[mickeymousepuppy]

Thank you very much! I actually called a lot of the companies directly and they told me the same thing. I am feeling much better now! Thanks for the feedback!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Still stick with Alamo or National. Some of the other rental agencies put a hold on additional funds in your account during, and sometimes for a few days following (until it drops off) your checking account.

Alamo and National simply require proof of return transport, i.e. that you're not a local who's going to drive off with the car and keep it for who knows how long