Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental: no deposit car hire
Hire company · Checked on 05/11/2026
7.4out of 10
Arnold Clark asks for a refundable deposit only at some branches, and the amount is small for ordinary cars. Debit cards are fine if you show the physical card in your own name. Prepaid cards are mostly blocked.
Key facts
What to watch for
- The £150 figure is a ceiling for ordinary cars and applies only where a branch asks for a deposit. Executive cars are £500 and luxury cars £1,000.
- The terms page lists a minimum driver age of 23 and one year of licence in a section that appears to cover vans. The FAQ lets 21 and 22 year olds hire cars up to a medium automatic, so ask the branch which rule applies to you.
- Digital driving licences are not accepted. Bring the physical licence and your DVLA share code.
How this score is built
- Deposit: 40% × 0.85
- Cards accepted: 30% × 0.8
- Excess: 20% × 0.35
- Minimum age: 10% × 0.62
Result: 7.4 out of 10. How we score