Car hire without a credit card at Bologna Centrale station
Bologna Centrale station: according to the rental companies' published terms, 8 out of 21 accept a debit card for the deposit, 3 only with a mandatory package, 4 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €46 for 3 days (the Toyota Aygo).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on November 2, 2026 for 3 days.
| Cheapest offer | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 16 offers, from €46View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarAt the station · Bologna Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 17 offers, from €47View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 12 offers, from €54View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 10 offers, from €55View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 15 offers, from €56View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarAt the station · Bologna Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 19 offers, from €57View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarAt the station · Bologna Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card. | 10 offers, from €83View offer |
| DS 4 or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind. | 13 offers, from €118View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarShuttle bus · Bologna Aeroporto | 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. | 5 offers, from €19View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | 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. | 16 offers, from €44View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 15 offers, from €53View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn the terminal · Bologna Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid, Maestro and online-account cards (e.g. Revolut) not allowed for the deposit. | 8 offers, from €22View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 14 offers, from €48View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 14 offers, from €49View offer |
| Toyota Aygo X or similarAt the station · Bologna Stazione Ferroviaria | No | Debit, prepaid (including Postepay) and virtual cards not accepted. | 6 offers, from €51View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Bologna Centro Città | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 14 offers, from €42View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Bologna Centro Città | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 17 offers, from €51View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | Unclear | The Italian terms accept Visa and Mastercard debit, but the FAQ asks for a credit card as guarantee. | 5 offers, from €52View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 12 offers, from €54View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Bologna Aeroporto | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 12 offers, from €54View offer |
| DS 4 or similarAt the station · Bologna Stazione Ferroviaria | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 8 offers, from €144View 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 Bologna Centrale station?
Yes: 8 of 21 accept it, with offers from €46. Only with a mandatory package: 3 of 21. Not accepted for the deposit: 4 of 21.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 21 with a mandatory package.