Can I Hire A Car At Dublin Airport Without A Credit Card?
The answer the quick answer to this question is yes, we work with several suppliers in and around the airport who will be able to accommodate you as long as you meet a few other requirements. This page will explain everything you need to know, alternatively you can fill out an enquiry form or give us a call & we’ll explain everything.
Why Is Hiring Without A Credit Card An Issue?
Across the globe all the major car hire companies will only accept you credit cards this is due to the fact it’s less risky for them but they don’t really take into consideration what the customers want. We didn’t think this was fair so we looked at this issue and saw the customer’s plight as they protested against the use of their credit cards and we didn’t blame them with how easy it is to spiral into debt and get bad credit ratings. This in mind we attempted and where successful in organising car hire Dublin airport with a debit card through a single one of our suppliers at the airport.
What Are The Requirements To Hire With A Debit Card?
You may be curious to find out exactly what requirements there are to hire a car in general & to use a debit card in doing so. In order to hire a car without a credit card you will typically need the follow:
- A full UK driving licence
- Be able to provide proof of address
- Have enough funds on the account to cover the rental and the deposit
- A major debit card such as Visa, Mastercard, Lloyds Tsb or Hsbc although other cards are also accepted
Hiring requirements vary dependant on what company we recommend that you hire with, but we will always try and find you the best price rental that meets your specific scenario.
What Cars Can I Hire At Dublin Airport?
Using a debit card may slightly limit your access to the full fleet of cars we have available to our customers, however there will still be several cars that you can hire, here are a few examples & the class they are in:
- Volkswagen Up – Mini
- Vauxhall Corsa – Economy
- Volkswagen Golf – Compact
- Hyundai Tucson – Suv
- Ford Focus Estate – Estate
- Toyota Avensis – Standard
- Renault Fluence – Intermediate
- Vauxhall Zafira – 5 Seater Minivan
- Peugeot 5008 – 7 Seater Minivan
- Mercedes Vito Traveliner – 9 Seater Minivan
- BMW 3 Series – Full Size
- Mercedes E Class – Luxury
You won’t be able to guarantee the specific vehicle, these are just examples & you will be provided with those or something similar.
Which Debit Cards Can You Accept?
We can work with most major debit cards, although there are some restrictions:
- Visa Debit Cards
- MasterCard Debit Cards
- Lloyds Tsb Debit Cards
- Hsbc Debit Cards
- Premiere Debit Cards
- NatWest Debit Cards
- Barclays Connect Debit Cards
We may still be able to provide you car hire if you have a Maestro, Visa Electron, Solo or Santander debit cards, however these cards are trickier to work with. We’ll do our best, but please ensure that you get in touch with us directly.
Which Car Hire Companies At Dublin Airport Accept Debit Cards?
At Dublin airport there are a few suppliers that we work with which accept debit cards, but not all of them do. We’ve created this table below to inform you of which rental companies allow car hire without a credit card:
| Car Rental Company | Accept Debit Cards? |
|---|---|
| Alamo | No |
| Avis | No |
| Budget | No |
| Carhire | No |
| Dollar | Yes |
| Enterprise | No |
| Europcar | No |
| Flizzr | No |
| Hertz | No |
| Keddy | No |
| National | No |
| Payless | No |
| Sixt | No |
| Thrifty | No |
If you are looking to hire with any of these companies in particular, please call us directly & specify as we sometimes get special deals with suppliers and can often provide a great deal.
How Much Does Car Hire Without A Credit Card Cost?
A lot of potential customers are curious if they will be charged more for using a debit card as opposed to a credit card to hire a car, the answer is no, you won’t.
The only thing that hiring with a debit card does is limit the amount of suppliers that you can use, which could mean that your price isn’t the lowest available, however we will always try and find you the best deal.
As for the general price of car hire, it’s impossible to tell you how much it will cost as car hire prices change constantly dependant on supply and demand. You can typically get the best price if you book in advance.
Is There Anything Else To Consider?
Hiring with a debit card you may be required to take additional insurance/excess relax cover. This depends completely on your supplier chosen and whether you want these or not but what they basically mean is if you where to get into an accident in the hired car then you would be completely covered and no money would leave your wallet in the unlikely event.
Why Choose Indigo Car Hire?
Indigo will make car hire easy for you and completely hassle free, we will organise you everything from start to finish and still find you the cheapest price for car hire you will find. You can rest in good hands as Indigo will meet all your set car hire desired criteria still finding you the best possible price and on top of this your car will be there waiting for you when you arrive at your desired location ready to take away.
In order to get your debit card car hire specifically as you want it please read below.
*** Booking Online Does Not Guarantee You A Debit Card Car Hire Supplier – You Must Speak To Our Team Directly If You Wish To Arrange A Car Hire Dublin Airport Without A Credit Card ***
Submit your review | |
Thank you for all your help regarding car hire in Ireland.As it was very urgent I was trying to hire using a debit card this is when indigo came to my rescue.The car hire companies all wanted a credit card with a big deposit.Indigo booked the car so thanks again for all your help.
just been dealing with connor to book a car to dublin airport i would recommend using this company as very easy and good to deal with
My girlfriend and I had booked to go to Ireland for her birthday and planned to rent a car to travel around. After booking our flights, we then realised a credit card is required for most rental companies which neither of us have nor want to have. We found Indigo online and they claim to be able to help arrange a booking with a debit card. Well, their claims are correct. I gave them a call on a Saturday afternoon and got through to Cherie, who was extremely friendly and polite. She made the booking process so quick and easy that I couldn’t quite believe it! Reservation secured, no credit card needed, reasonable price and no extortionate deposit. Indigo and Cherie, thank you so much for saving our holiday! I highly recommend using Indigo if you’re looking at renting a car, especially if you don’t have a credit card. Fantastic company and service.
Me and my friends are coming to Dublin and wanted to rent a car without credit card so there were really nice and gave us the info and everything. Nice talking to them, very good communication and very helpful. Hope that the renting will be as smooth as this. We can't wait.
