Car hire without a credit card in Rome
Rome: according to the rental companies' published terms, 9 out of 17 accept a debit card for the deposit, 2 only with a mandatory package, 3 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauro | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0.Source: Centauro, Condizioni generali di noleggio (PDF) | 6 offers, from €36 |
| 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) | 3 offers, from €45 |
| U-Save | No | Debit, prepaid (including Postepay) and virtual cards not accepted.Source: U-Save, Termini e condizioni (Italia) | 5 offers, from €47 |
| 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) | 6 offers, from €50 |
| Ecovia | No | An Autovia brand: debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted.Source: Ecovia, FAQ | 4 offers, from €52 |
| 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) | 10 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) | 6 offers, from €53 |
| Enterprise | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card.Source: Enterprise, Rental policies (sedi italiane) | 9 offers, from €57 |
| 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 €59 |
| Drivalia | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk.Source: Drivalia, FAQ | 6 offers, from €59 |
| Noleggiare | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card.Source: Noleggiare, Informazioni sui depositi cauzionali | 7 offers, from €61 |
| 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 | 9 offers, from €64 |
| Budget | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Budget, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 4 offers, from €65 |
| 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 | 11 offers, from €71 |
| Avis | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Avis, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 1 offers, from €81 |
| 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) | 20 offers, from €155 |
| Sixt | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind.Source: Sixt Italia, Informazioni sul noleggio | 29 offers, from €165 |
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 Rome?
Yes, with Centauro, Alamo, Enterprise, Noleggiare, Locauto, Budget, Hertz, Avis, Sixt. Only with a mandatory package: Sicily By Car, Drivalia. Not accepted for the deposit: U-Save, Autovia, Ecovia.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only Sicily By Car with a mandatory package.