Car hire without a credit card in Messina
Messina: according to the rental companies' published terms, 5 out of 7 accept a debit card for the deposit, 1 only with a mandatory package, 0 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €88 for 3 days (the Fiat 500).
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 500 or similarIn town · Messina - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 6 offers, from €88View offer |
| Wild Card or similarIn town · Messina - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 7 offers, from €101View offer |
| Opel Corsa or similarIn town · Messina - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 2 offers, from €109View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Messina - Via Vittorio Emanuele | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 2 offers, from €123View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Messina - Via Vittorio Emanuele | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 2 offers, from €131View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarIn town · Messina Centro Città | 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. | 6 offers, from €55View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarIn town · Messina - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 3 offers, from €92View 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 Messina?
Yes: 5 of 7 accept it, with offers from €88. Only with a mandatory package: 1 of 7. Not accepted for the deposit: 0 of 7.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 7 with a mandatory package.