Car hire without a credit card in Cagliari
Cagliari: according to the rental companies' published terms, 7 out of 12 accept a debit card for the deposit, 1 only with a mandatory package, 3 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €21 for 3 days (the Fiat 500).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on October 18, 2026 for 3 days.
| Cheapest offer | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit, not prepaid; with full cover the deposit is €0 (in Bari €500-950). | 5 offers, from €21View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarShuttle bus · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0. | 6 offers, from €26View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit; deposit up to €950, €300 with Relax, €100 with Super Relax. | 2 offers, from €30View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card. | 8 offers, from €51View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 5 offers, from €58View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 1 offers, from €65View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Cagliari Centro Città | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 6 offers, from €152View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | 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. | 4 offers, from €22View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarIn the terminal · Cagliari Aeroporto | No | A bank credit card of the main driver is required: no debit or prepaid cards. | 3 offers, from €23View offer |
| Smart Fortwo or similarIn the terminal · Cagliari Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid, Maestro and online-account cards (e.g. Revolut) not allowed for the deposit. | 1 offers, from €36View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | No | Key pick-up from a machine: Visa and Mastercard credit cards only. | 2 offers, from €119View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarIn the terminal · Cagliari Aeroporto | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 4 offers, from €128View 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 Cagliari?
Yes: 7 of 12 accept it, with offers from €21. Only with a mandatory package: 1 of 12. Not accepted for the deposit: 3 of 12.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: none of the companies here accepts it without conditions.