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Car hire without a credit card at Málaga Airport
6 of the 21 car rental desks we rate at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 10 desks require a credit card, and the card rule is not confirmed yet for 5 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is Autos Lido, at 6.9/10 (Mixed); the lowest-rated is Record Go, at 2.3/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (Record Go) and go up to €1,750.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Málaga 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.Autos Lido | 6.9Mixed | €0–€1,750 | Shuttle | None in our data |
| 2.Enterprise | 6.4Mixed | €200 | Shuttle 5 min | Yes, see below |
| 3.Sixt | 6.3Mixed | €300 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 4.Europcar | 4.0Poor | €100–€500 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 5.Hertz | 2.4Poor | €200–€700 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 6.Record Go | 2.3Poor | €0–€1,100 | In terminal | None in our data |
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.
Autos LidoCard rule source: autoslido.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
EnterpriseCard rule source: alamo.com
- About 13 recent reviews describe pickups refused or blocked over payment-card rules (physical credit card required, mobile or virtual cards, Revolut or debit cards refused) or requests for a return flight ticket. Customers say these rules were unclear at booking, and several groups were left stranded without the car or the prepaid money.
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
EuropcarCard rule source: europcar.es
- Nine recent reviews say two credit cards (or a physical credit card in the driver's name) were required at pickup, which they say was not clear at booking. Some had to pay far more, add a driver or give up the booking.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
- About 15 reviews describe being refused the car because of card rules (debit or non-driver-name cards) or a licence issue, or arriving after a flight delay to find the desk closed. They say no alternative was offered and prepaid money was not refunded.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
No credit card needed at Málaga Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Málaga Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 6 of the 21 car rental desks at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): Autos Lido (6.9/10), Enterprise (6.4/10), Sixt (6.3/10), Europcar (4.0/10), Hertz (2.4/10) and Record Go (2.3/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Málaga Airport?
Autos Lido is the best-rated desk at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 6.9/10 (Mixed). Its typical deposit is €0–€1,750.
How much is the deposit at the Málaga Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: Record Go €0–€1,100; Autos Lido €0–€1,750; Europcar €100–€500; Enterprise €200; Hertz €200–€700; Sixt €300. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Do debit cards always work at the Málaga Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Málaga Airport require a credit card?
10 of the 21 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: Helle Hollis, CarGest, SOLO Rent a Car, Malagacar.com, Sicily by Car, OK Mobility, Click&Rent, NIZA Cars, Drivalia and Delpaso. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Budget, Centauro, Avis, Wiber and Goldcar.
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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.