I used a debit check card for my prepaid car rental

[PrincessesX3]

I am reading that was not accepted, however, it was charged with no problems. Is that just for pay at counter? I booked with AVIS.
thanks!!

 

[seashoreCM]

Generally yes, a debit card works for an on line booking and is usually not accepted for payment at the counter.

 

[Mary976]

I think it depends. We rented from Enterprise at MCO with a debit card, but we also had to show our return airline tickets and then they charged the whole thing up front PLUS an extra (refundable) deposit.

Then back at home, one Enterprise location near us takes debit cards but only for instate rentals, and then another one doesn't take debit cards at all.

If you have any question at all, I would call the company directly and ask.

Mary

 

[disneymarie]

Alamo has been the easiest to rent with a debit. Charged when we returned. Enterprise for a weekend rental held, $250 against it.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

It's not really a good idea to pay for a rental car with a debit rather than a credit card. Read your car rental company's web site carefully for how they handle rentals with a debit card. You usually do have to show proof of a return airline ticket and pay a deposit or have funds frozen.

 

[GreenCntryGirl]

Thank you for the head's up about Alamo. We will be using a debit card and I will definitely book online.

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