Home › Debit card car hire Car hire with a debit card 5 companies accept debit cards, often with limits · Checked on 05/11/2026
Comparison of no deposit car hire companies · Debit card car hire
Company Deposit Debit card Credit card required Minimum age
Score Action
PC
UK-wide franchise network
Deposit Minimum £250
Debit card Visa Debit accepted
Credit card required Non-UK residents only
Minimum age 23 at most locations
7.5 out of 10 ⓘ
Visit Practical Car & Van Rental
AC
UK-wide branches, English site
Deposit Up to £150, some branches
Debit card Visa Debit accepted
Credit card required Credit or debit card
Minimum age 21-22 with 4 yrs licence
7.4 out of 10 ⓘ
Visit Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental
EU
UK-wide branches, English site
Deposit £200 to £1,000 by vehicle
Debit card Some branches only
Credit card required Depends on the branch
Minimum age 25 or over
6.1 out of 10 ⓘ
Visit Enterprise UK
UK-wide, English site
Deposit Not stated
Debit card Accepted, hold on balance
Credit card required Debit deposit allowed
Minimum age Not stated
5.4 out of 10 ⓘ
Visit Europcar UK
TU
UK branches, English site
Deposit £500 economy to standard
Debit card UK residents only
Credit card required Non-UK residents only
Minimum age 22 or over
5.2 out of 10 ⓘ
Visit Thrifty UK
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How we get Deposit: 40% Cards accepted: 30% Excess: 20% Minimum age: 10% This score reflects published conditions. It is not a customer review.
How we score
Close A debit card does not always work Some companies accept debit cards only at certain branches or for certain car groups, and may ask for extra documents. Each company page shows the rule and its source.