Car hire without a credit card in Trieste
Trieste: according to the rental companies' published terms, 5 out of 8 accept a debit card for the deposit, 0 only with a mandatory package, 0 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €46 for 3 days (the Fiat 500 from Avis).
Rules read on October 18, 2026; prices read on October 17, 2026 for 3 days.
| Rental company | Debit card for the deposit | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Avis, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 2 offers, from €46 |
| Budget | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded.Source: Budget, Condizioni specifiche del Paese di noleggio – Italia (PDF) | 2 offers, from €46 |
| 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 | 4 offers, from €48 |
| 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 | 4 offers, from €66 |
| 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) | 4 offers, from €70 |
| Free2Rent | Unclear | – | 4 offers, from €80 |
| Sixt | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind.Source: Sixt Italia, Informazioni sul noleggio | 8 offers, from €84 |
| Avantcar | Unclear | – | 4 offers, from €93 |
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 Trieste?
Yes, with Avis, Budget, Hertz, Locauto, Sixt. Only with a mandatory package: none. Not accepted for the deposit: none.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: none of the companies here accepts it without conditions.