Car hire without a credit card in Naples
Naples: according to the rental companies' published terms, 9 out of 21 accept a debit card for the deposit, 2 only with a mandatory package, 5 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €73 for 3 days (the Toyota Aygo from Alamo).
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) | 4 offers, from €53 |
| 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) | 13 offers, from €65 |
| 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 | 4 offers, from €66 |
| Dollar | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others.Source: Thrifty Italia, Termini | 6 offers, from €72 |
| 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) | 11 offers, from €73 |
| Thrifty | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others.Source: Thrifty Italia, Termini | 5 offers, from €76 |
| 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 €78 |
| B-Rent | No | A bank credit card of the main driver is required: no debit or prepaid cards.Source: B-Rent, Noleggio auto Catania aeroporto | 8 offers, from €80 |
| Maggiore | Unclear | The Italian terms accept Visa and Mastercard debit, but the FAQ asks for a credit card as guarantee.Source: Maggiore, Condizioni specifiche del Paese – Italia (PDF) e FAQ | 1 offers, from €80 |
| Green Motion | No | Debit only pays for the rental; the deposit needs a credit card.Source: Green Motion Italia, Termini e condizioni | 4 offers, from €82 |
| 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 €83 |
| 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 €86 |
| 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 €87 |
| Ecovia | No | An Autovia brand: debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted.Source: Ecovia, FAQ | 7 offers, from €88 |
| Hertz | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused.Source: Hertz Italia, Informazioni carta di debito | 1 offers, from €93 |
| Budget | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Budget, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 9 offers, from €102 |
| 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 | 13 offers, from €105 |
| Avis | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Avis, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 7 offers, from €105 |
| Enterprise | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card.Source: Enterprise, Rental policies (sedi italiane) | 7 offers, from €114 |
| 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 €511 |
| 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) | 2 offers, from €528 |
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 Naples?
Yes, with Alamo, Centauro, Noleggiare, Hertz, Budget, Locauto, Avis, Enterprise, Sixt. Only with a mandatory package: Sicily By Car, TargetRent. Not accepted for the deposit: U-Save, B-Rent, Green Motion, Autovia, Ecovia.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only Sicily By Car with a mandatory package.