Car hire without a credit card in Bologna
Bologna: according to the rental companies' published terms, 6 out of 14 accept a debit card for the deposit, 3 only with a mandatory package, 4 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €54 for 3 days (the Fiat Panda from Record Go).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on October 18, 2026 for 3 days.
| Rental company | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Save | No | Debit, prepaid (including Postepay) and virtual cards not accepted.Source: U-Save, Termini e condizioni (Italia) | 5 offers, from €12 |
| TargetRent | Only with a package | The terms require a credit card; only some stations (Catania, Palermo, Naples) offer a no-credit-card package, from €38 a day.Source: TargetRent, Condizioni di noleggio e pacchetti di protezione | 5 offers, from €15 |
| Record Go | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit, not prepaid; with full cover the deposit is €0 (in Bari €500-950).Source: Record Go, Condizioni (Italia) | 4 offers, from €54 |
| Italy Car Rent | No | Debit, prepaid, Maestro and online-account cards (e.g. Revolut) not allowed for the deposit.Source: Italy Car Rent, Termini e condizioni (PDF) | 6 offers, from €62 |
| Drivalia | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk.Source: Drivalia, FAQ | 3 offers, from €64 |
| Centauro | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0.Source: Centauro, Condizioni generali di noleggio (PDF) | 5 offers, from €68 |
| Sicily By Car | 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.Source: Sicily by Car, Noleggio con carta di debito (PDF) | 9 offers, from €70 |
| Autovia | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee.Source: Autovia, Depositi cauzionali e garanzie (PDF) | 4 offers, from €73 |
| Ecovia | No | An Autovia brand: debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted.Source: Ecovia, FAQ | 4 offers, from €76 |
| Noleggiare | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card.Source: Noleggiare, Informazioni sui depositi cauzionali | 8 offers, from €84 |
| Enterprise | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card.Source: Enterprise, Rental policies (sedi italiane) | 10 offers, from €101 |
| Sixt | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind.Source: Sixt Italia, Informazioni sul noleggio | 9 offers, from €219 |
| Flizzr | Unclear | A Sixt group brand with no terms of its own published; booking sites give different information.Source: Sixt Italia, Condizioni generali di noleggio (Flizzr non pubblica condizioni proprie) | 6 offers, from €219 |
| Alamo | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card.Source: Alamo, Politiche di noleggio (sedi italiane) | 3 offers, from €230 |
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 Bologna?
Yes, with Record Go, Centauro, Noleggiare, Enterprise, Sixt, Alamo. Only with a mandatory package: TargetRent, Drivalia, Sicily By Car. Not accepted for the deposit: U-Save, Italy Car Rent, Autovia, Ecovia.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only Sicily By Car with a mandatory package.