Car hire without a credit card in Venice
Venice: according to the rental companies' published terms, 9 out of 19 accept a debit card for the deposit, 3 only with a mandatory package, 3 do not. Among those that accept it, the cheapest: €27 for 3 days (the Kia Picanto).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto or similarShuttle bus · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | Yes | Visa, Visa Electron and Mastercard; with the Smart package the deposit is €0. | 6 offers, from €27View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarShuttle bus · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit, not prepaid; with full cover the deposit is €0 (in Bari €500-950). | 6 offers, from €43View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 12 offers, from €60View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 6 offers, from €63View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarAt the station · Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Visa and Mastercard debit at the desk; prepaid cards excluded. | 6 offers, from €73View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarAt the station · Stazione Ferroviaria di Venezia | Yes | Debit or credit card in the renter's name; luxury cars also need a credit card. | 6 offers, from €74View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Physical debit card in the driver's name, all groups except L and T; €0 deposit for cars. | 6 offers, from €75View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarAt the station · Venezia Santa Lucia Stazione Ferroviaria | Yes | Credit and debit cards of the main networks; no prepaid cards of any kind. | 10 offers, from €221View offer |
| Ford Transit Custom or similarRental car centre · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | Yes | Only for some standard car groups; cards with the IBAN printed on them may be refused. | 1 offers, from €258View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Venezia Marco Polo 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. | 4 offers, from €35View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | Only with a package | Only Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit, with a Debit package bought at the desk. | 9 offers, from €63View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | 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. | 6 offers, from €69View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | No | A physical credit card is required; debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted as a guarantee. | 6 offers, from €51View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarAt the station · Venezia - Mestre Stazione Ferroviaria | No | Debit, prepaid and virtual cards not accepted. | 4 offers, from €54View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarIn the terminal · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | No | Debit, prepaid, Maestro and online-account cards (e.g. Revolut) not allowed for the deposit. | 6 offers, from €58View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Venezia - Piazzale Roma | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 11 offers, from €59View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Venezia - Piazzale Roma | Unclear | The Italian terms allow debit, but the Catania and Bari airport pages say credit card only. | 6 offers, from €81View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | Unclear | The debit card rule is not published for the Italian stations. | 5 offers, from €93View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarRental car centre · Venezia Marco Polo Aeroporto | Unclear | No terms of its own published; booking sites give different information. | 13 offers, from €197View 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 Venice?
Yes: 9 of 19 accept it, with offers from €27. Only with a mandatory package: 3 of 19. Not accepted for the deposit: 3 of 19.
What about a prepaid card (Postepay, Revolut)?
Almost all exclude it for the deposit: only 1 of 19 with a mandatory package.