Car hire without a credit card in Florence
Florence: according to the rental companies' published terms, 7 out of 15 accept a debit card for the deposit, 1 only with a mandatory package, 4 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €82 for 3 days (the Kia Picanto from Centauro).
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 €44 |
| Centauro | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0.Source: Centauro, Condizioni generali di noleggio (PDF) | 4 offers, from €82 |
| 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) | 6 offers, from €87 |
| Noleggiare | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card.Source: Noleggiare, Informazioni sui depositi cauzionali | 15 offers, from €97 |
| Budget | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Budget, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 1 offers, from €105 |
| 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) | 9 offers, from €114 |
| Ecovia | No | An Autovia brand: debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted.Source: Ecovia, FAQ | 5 offers, from €119 |
| 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) | 12 offers, from €135 |
| Keddy By Europcar | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only.Source: Europcar, Termini e condizioni di noleggio Italia (luglio 2026) | 1 offers, from €166 |
| Green Motion | No | Debit only pays for the rental; the deposit needs a credit card.Source: Green Motion Italia, Termini e condizioni | 11 offers, from €171 |
| Europcar | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only.Source: Europcar, Termini e condizioni di noleggio Italia (luglio 2026) | 7 offers, from €180 |
| 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) | 8 offers, from €205 |
| Sixt | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind.Source: Sixt Italia, Informazioni sul noleggio | 12 offers, from €356 |
| 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 €397 |
| Locauto | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars.Source: Locauto, FAQ noleggio auto e furgoni | 7 offers, from €531 |
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 Florence?
Yes, with Centauro, Noleggiare, Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise, Locauto. Only with a mandatory package: Sicily By Car. Not accepted for the deposit: U-Save, Autovia, Ecovia, Green Motion.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only Sicily By Car with a mandatory package.