Car hire without a credit card in Genoa
Genoa: according to the rental companies' published terms, 8 out of 16 accept a debit card for the deposit, 1 only with a mandatory package, 2 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €60 for 3 days (the Fiat Panda).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on October 19, 2026 for 3 days.
| Cheapest offer | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Genova Centro Città | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 8 offers, from €60View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 5 offers, from €62View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Genova - Via Casaregis | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 6 offers, from €75View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Genova - Corso Sardegna | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 4 offers, from €78View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn the terminal · Genova Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 5 offers, from €80View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Genova Centro Città | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card. | 6 offers, from €117View offer |
| DS 4 or similarAt the station · Genova - Brignole | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind. | 6 offers, from €151View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Genova - Foce | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 7 offers, from €224View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 1 offers, from €82View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 5 offers, from €120View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 3 offers, from €125View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 1 offers, from €60View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 2 offers, from €62View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Genova Aeroporto | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 1 offers, from €63View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Genova Centro Città | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 6 offers, from €67View offer |
| DS 4 or similarAt the station · Genova - Brignole | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 5 offers, from €151View 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 Genoa?
Yes: 8 of 16 accept it, with offers from €60. Only with a mandatory package: 1 of 16. Not accepted for the deposit: 2 of 16.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: none of the companies here accepts it without conditions.