Car Hire without a credit car

[Lesley S]

Does anyone know if you are allowed to hire a car with just a debit card. I know when we have been they always take a swipe of your credit card, but we have guests who are going without a cc.

We have said to get one, but apparently they have a bad credit history.

Any feedback would be helpful.

[steph_goodrum]

I know someone who travelled over Christmas and used Dollar, they don't have credit card but used a prepaid Fairfx card, they were quite annoyed to find that Dollar had blocked off $500 from their card as that was part of their spending money, I did say they should have realised that they weren't going to swipe it without actually having recourse to the money should they damage the car.

[carolmc]

Lesley - Roger would be the best person to consult, or the guests should consult..there may be a way around it.

[roger]

Debit card is fine with Alamo (or Dollar) provided your guest shows a return flight ticket.

[Lesley S]

Thanks roger xx