Can I prepay on Hertz with a debit card?

Hertz will not accept debit cards or prepaid cash cards as a form of payment or guarantee at the time of reservation, or time of pickup. You must present a valid and accepted charge card mentioned above, at the beginning of the rental. Debit cards may be used for payment upon return.



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Pay Later: Terms and Conditions: Advance reservations required. Subject to availability, offer is redeemable at participating Hertz locations in the US (not including Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, NY Metro and HI).

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You can pay for your rental using a credit or debit card. Prepaid or stored value cards are not accepted. You can extend your rental up to 3 times, every 7 days. Every 28 days, the vehicle needs to be returned to the Hertz rental branch to open a new 28-day contract.

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How much is the security deposit for a Hertz rental? A $200 refundable security deposit is collected and held by Hertz on your credit card or debit card when you pick up the car. The deposit is returned when you stop renting the vehicle and return the car.

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We may place an authorization amount of up to US$ 200.00 for credit card and US$ 500.00 for debit card, plus the estimated charges on a customer's card, given certain conditions that will be outlined at time of rental.

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CAN I PAY FOR THE RENTAL OF A CAR FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL? The renter of the vehicle must be present to sign the rental agreement and provide their credit card at the time of pick up. The renter cannot provide a credit or debit card belonging to someone else for their use.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Hertz Hold on Credit Card The authorization hold is a standard practice. It ensures that the rental charges and any additional expenses (like fuel charges or late return fees) can be covered by the renter's available credit. The hold amount can be up to US$200 for credit cards and US$500 for debit cards.

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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.

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How much is the deposit? In general, a minimum of $200 plus the amount due for the rental will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. These funds will not be available to you during the rental.

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Which rental car companies do not require a credit card? All of the major U.S. rental car companies have non-credit card payment options at certain rental locations, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, SIXT, Thrifty, and Turo.

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