Car hire without a credit card at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport: according to the rental companies' published terms, 8 out of 19 accept a debit card for the deposit, 2 only with a mandatory package, 5 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €21 for 3 days (the Lancia Ypsilon).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on November 2, 2026 for 3 days.
| Cheapest offer | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit; deposit up to €950, €300 with Relax, €100 with Super Relax. | 4 offers, from €21View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 6 offers, from €45View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card. | 12 offers, from €45View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 9 offers, from €46View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 9 offers, from €47View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 8 offers, from €50View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 14 offers, from €51View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarIn the terminal · Olbia Aeroporto | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind. | 6 offers, from €77View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Only with a package | Only with the mandatory Debit Package (from €22.29 a day + VAT); the €300-500 deposit is charged and then refunded. | 8 offers, from €43View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 9 offers, from €51View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | No | A bank credit card of the main driver is required: no debit or prepaid cards. | 7 offers, from €19View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid, Maestro and online-account cards (e.g. Revolut) not allowed for the deposit. | 9 offers, from €22View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarIn the terminal · Olbia Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 10 offers, from €25View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarIn the terminal · Olbia Aeroporto | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 9 offers, from €26View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | No | Key pick-up from a machine: Visa and Mastercard credit cards only. | 4 offers, from €95View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 4 offers, from €47View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Olbia Porto | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 14 offers, from €47View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Unclear | The Italian terms accept Visa and Mastercard debit, but the FAQ asks for a credit card as guarantee. | 7 offers, from €53View offer |
| MG 3 or similarIn the terminal · Olbia Aeroporto | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 5 offers, from €73View offer |
At the desk the rental company decides and terms can change: check the offer's conditions before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car with a debit card at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport?
Yes: 8 of 19 accept it, with offers from €21. Only with a mandatory package: 2 of 19. Not accepted for the deposit: 5 of 19.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 19 with a mandatory package.