Car hire without a credit card at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station (Florence)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella station (Florence): according to the rental companies' published terms, 9 out of 22 accept a debit card for the deposit, 3 only with a mandatory package, 4 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €29 for 3 days (the Kia Picanto).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0. | 6 offers, from €29View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Only for categories A, B, C, D, E and Z; the others need a credit card. | 22 offers, from €38View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 12 offers, from €46View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | 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 similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 21 offers, from €52View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 10 offers, from €52View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 20 offers, from €53View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 18 offers, from €54View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind. | 13 offers, from €97View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | 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 €20View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | 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. | 17 offers, from €42View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 4 offers, from €53View offer |
| Toyota Aygo X or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | No | Debit, prepaid (including Postepay) and virtual cards not accepted. | 4 offers, from €21View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 13 offers, from €46View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 14 offers, from €47View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Florence - Via delle Porte Nuove | No | Debit only pays for the rental; the deposit needs a credit card. | 6 offers, from €119View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 16 offers, from €44View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Unclear | The Italian terms accept Visa and Mastercard debit, but the FAQ asks for a credit card as guarantee. | 8 offers, from €48View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 27 offers, from €51View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Firenze - Via Ambrosoli | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 11 offers, from €54View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarIn town · Firenze - Via Ambrosoli | Unclear | Pages of the same company contradict each other: debit yes at some stations, credit card only at others. | 15 offers, from €54View offer |
| MG 3 or similarRental car centre · Firenze Aeroporto Internazionale | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 10 offers, from €91View 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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella station (Florence)?
Yes: 9 of 22 accept it, with offers from €29. Only with a mandatory package: 3 of 22. Not accepted for the deposit: 4 of 22.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 22 with a mandatory package.