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Car hire without a credit card at Alicante Airport
8 of the 21 car rental desks we rate at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 9 desks require a credit card, and the card rule is not confirmed yet for 4 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is Sixt, at 7.3/10 (Mixed); the lowest-rated is Record Go, at 3.2/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (Centauro) and go up to €1,200. The deposit is not confirmed yet for Wiber and Record Go.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Avis, Enterprise, Wiber and Hertz. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Alicante 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.Sixt | 7.3Mixed | €300 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.Avis | 6.0Mixed | €200 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 3.Enterprise | 5.5Poor | €200 | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 4.Europcar | 5.1Poor | €100–€500 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 5.Wiber | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min | Yes, see below |
| 6.Centauro | 3.8Poor | €0–€1,200 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 7.Hertz | 3.6Poor | €200–€700 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 8.Record Go | 3.2Poor | Not confirmed yet | 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.
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
AvisCard rule source: avis.com
- Some travellers were unable to collect their car because a physical credit card in the renter's name was required, or because they arrived outside desk hours, when the key-box or QR process did not work or no late pick-up was offered.
EnterpriseCard rule source: alamo.com
- Card rules cause refusals at the counter: several recent reviewers were turned away over Revolut or other non-standard cards, debit cards, or a card not in the main driver's name, in some cases after paying online. A Trustpilot snippet for Enterprise Spain also mentions a refused Revolut card.
EuropcarCard rule source: europcar.es
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
WiberCard rule source: wiberrentacar.com
- About 22 reviews from the last three months report being refused a prepaid car at the desk, often over Spanish residency, a missing flight number or boarding pass, card or licence condition, or a suspicion of crossing borders. Many say these conditions were unclear at booking and that no refund followed. Reddit posts from 2025 describe similar refusals.
CentauroCard rule source: cdn.centauro.net
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
- About 11 reviews report booking problems at the counter, such as a different or smaller category, a prepaid voucher not honoured, a refusal over an International Driving Permit, or a late-hours or location surcharge not mentioned at booking.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
No credit card needed at Alicante Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Alicante Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 8 of the 21 car rental desks at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): Sixt (7.3/10), Avis (6.0/10), Enterprise (5.5/10), Europcar (5.1/10), Wiber (4.4/10), Centauro (3.8/10), Hertz (3.6/10) and Record Go (3.2/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Alicante Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed). Its typical deposit is €300.
How much is the deposit at the Alicante Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: Centauro €0–€1,200; Europcar €100–€500; Avis €200; Enterprise €200; Hertz €200–€700; Sixt €300. Not confirmed yet for Wiber and Record Go. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Do debit cards always work at the Alicante Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Avis, Enterprise, Wiber 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 Alicante Airport require a credit card?
9 of the 21 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: SOLO Rent a Car, Victoria Cars, Moovers Mobility Lovers, Sicily by Car, KeyGo Rent, OK Mobility, Click&Rent, Drivalia and Firefly. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Budget, Carwiz, Goldcar and Wheego.
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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.