Car hire without a credit card in Palermo
Palermo: according to the rental companies' published terms, 5 out of 12 accept a debit card for the deposit, 2 only with a mandatory package, 2 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €84 for 3 days (the Lancia Ypsilon).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 6 offers, from €84View offer |
| Opel Corsa or similarIn town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 1 offers, from €93View offer |
| Wild Card or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 2 offers, from €97View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 3 offers, from €98View offer |
| Volkswagen Caravelle or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 4 offers, from €328View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 4 offers, from €56View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarIn town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo | 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. | 20 offers, from €66View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 5 offers, from €134View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 1 offers, from €144View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarAt the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 2 offers, from €73View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarAt the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 4 offers, from €75View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarIn town · Palermo Porto | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 5 offers, from €456View 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 Palermo?
Yes: 5 of 12 accept it, with offers from €84. Only with a mandatory package: 2 of 12. Not accepted for the deposit: 2 of 12.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 12 with a mandatory package.