Paying for rental car with debit card

[Rory607]

Can you book a rental car with a credit card, but pay at the desk with a debit card? I’m not debating why not to use a debit card. This pertains to a certain situation and I cannot get a clear answer through any of the rental websites. The car will be rented through an airport location. I don’t mind using the credit card to book, but I want to use the debit for payment.

 

[afan]

They'll put a hold on your bank account for the amount of the rental and it may include a deposit as well. I rented in palm springs last week and it had a $200 deposit so they had a hold for 489 including the cost.

I would say if you want to pay with a debit as a credit card, you're better off doing prepaid. You'll probably still have to provide a card at the counter for the deposit but unless you have tolls, don't fill the tank or have damage it's not going to post so this part could be on the cc.

As long as this is all the same person's cards/reservation I can't imagine it would be an issue as long as the debit is run as a credit card.