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Car hire deposits at Brussels Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 4 of the 6 car rental desks at Brussels Airport. Avis has the lowest starting deposit (€200); the highest amount is at Enterprise (up to €2,600). The median starting deposit is €250.
A range such as €500–€2,600 (Enterprise) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Avis scores 5.2/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Enterprise, at 5.9/10 (Poor) with a deposit of €500–€2,600. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 4 desks in this list: Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 2 desks at Brussels Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Brussels Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Avis | €200 | 5.2Poor | Not required | Walk 5 min |
| 2.Hertz | from €200 | 3.2Poor | Not required | Walk 5 min |
| 3.Europcar | €300 | 4.8Poor | Required | Walk 5 min |
| 4.Enterprise | €500–€2,600 | 5.9Poor | Required | Walk 5 min |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
Lowest deposits at Brussels Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Brussels Airport?
Avis has the lowest known starting deposit at Brussels Airport: €200. It has a Counterwise Score of 5.2/10 (Poor). Next come Hertz (from €200) and Europcar (€300).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Brussels Airport?
Across the 4 desks at Brussels Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €250, from €200 up to €2,600. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 2 desks.
Which car hire desks at Brussels Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Brussels Airport are at Enterprise (€500–€2,600), Europcar (€300) and Avis (€200). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Brussels Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise: read their desk pages before you book.
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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.