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 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:
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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 ***
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve pulled together some of our most frequently asked questions regarding car hire with a debit card in order to help answer any questions you may still have.
Can I hire a car at Dublin airport without a credit card?
Yes, you can as long as you have a debit card there are a few major supplier who will still hire to you.
What happens to the deposit if I hire with a debit card?
You will have to have the funds available on your debit card to cover the amount, this will be taken from your card and refunded after the rental is returned. That being said if this is an issue we can often find suppliers which have a low deposit and in some cases no deposit.
Which car hire companies accept debit cards at Dublin Airport?
Dublin Airport is quite limited in terms of suppliers who will accept a debit card, most major suppliers are strictly credit card only. On this page we have a list of which suppliers accept debit cards.
Why is hiring with a debit card tricky?
Hiring with a debit card is tricky because it’s seen as more risky for suppliers. Using a credit card means they can often hold a larger deposit, should anything happen to the vehicle. This puts several suppliers off accepting debit cards, but not all.
Can I use someone else’s credit card to hire a car instead?
Unfortunately no, the payment card needs to be in the name of the main driver of the vehicle.
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Excellent service and found a good rate of hire despite not having a credit card.
Very quick and efficient. Also very flexible with available options for renting.
After numerous enquiries with car hire companies and multiple headaches as I don't use credit cards, Indigo car hire caught my eye.
Having spoken to a very friendly and helpful Mathew, booking completed without the complications. - thank you so much, looking forward to receiving confirmation and our trip to Ireland
Recently collected car from Dublin Airport. We recieved an upgrade as they didnt have the auto we ordered when we got there. No fuss or waiting. An upgrade delivered at no extra cost. Clean and comfortable. Will use again. And for those of who choose not to have a credit card excellent news debit card was acceptable for deposit etc.