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Car hire without a credit card at Lanzarote Airport
4 of the 14 car rental desks we rate at Lanzarote Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 8 desks require a credit card, and the card rule is not confirmed yet for 2 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is AutoReisen, at 9.0/10 (Great); the lowest-rated is Record Go, at 3.5/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (AutoReisen) and go up to €1,100.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at AutoReisen and Record Go. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Lanzarote Airport that accept debit cards
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Score | Deposit | Location | Card problems reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.AutoReisen | 9.0Great | €0 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 2.Cabrera Medina | 7.4Mixed | €0 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 3.TopCar | 5.2Poor | €0–€900 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 4.Record Go | 3.5Poor | €0–€1,100 | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
Debit card conditions and traveller reports
What recent traveller reports say about cards, licences and flight details at pickup, for each desk above (quoted from its red flags). The link goes to the rental terms or page we used for the card rule.
AutoReisenCard rule source: autoreisen.com
- Three recent reviews describe friction at the desk: a UK licence read as expired and the rental refused, a booking cancelled after a flight diversion, and confusion over paying by card. These are isolated incidents among hundreds of positive reviews.
Cabrera MedinaCard rule source: ca.trustpilot.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
TopCarCard rule source: top-car-hire.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
- Many reviews report surprise charges or refusals at the desk: cards such as Revolut or certain Visa/Mastercard refused, extra fees for roadside cover, drivers under 25, driver changes or early pickup, different car categories, and cancellations after flight delays.
No credit card needed at Lanzarote Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Lanzarote Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 4 of the 14 car rental desks at Lanzarote Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): AutoReisen (9.0/10), Cabrera Medina (7.4/10), TopCar (5.2/10) and Record Go (3.5/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Lanzarote Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk at Lanzarote Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 9.0/10 (Great). Its typical deposit is €0.
How much is the deposit at the Lanzarote Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: AutoReisen €0; Cabrera Medina €0; TopCar €0–€900; Record Go €0–€1,100. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Do debit cards always work at the Lanzarote Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at AutoReisen and Record Go. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Lanzarote Airport require a credit card?
8 of the 14 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: GoByCar, Budget, Avis, Turisprime, Sixt, Europcar, Goldcar and Hertz. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Cicar and Payless.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.