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Car hire without a credit card at Rome Fiumicino Airport
9 of the 37 car rental desks we rate at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 12 desks require a credit card, and the card rule is not confirmed yet for 16 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is Flizzr, at 7.9/10 (Mixed); the lowest-rated is Avis, at 3.3/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €100 (Locauto) and go up to €2,300. The deposit is not confirmed yet for Flizzr 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 Flizzr, Centauro, Locauto, Record Go and Alamo. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Rome Fiumicino 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.Flizzr | 7.9Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Short walk | Yes, see below |
| 2.Centauro | 5.9Poor | €900–€2,300 | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 3.Locauto | 5.3Poor | €100–€500 | Short walk | Yes, see below |
| 4.Enterprise | 4.9Poor | €100–€500 | Walk 10 min | None in our data |
| 5.Dollar | 3.9Poor | up to €700 | Short walk | None in our data |
| 6.Record Go | 3.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 7.Hertz | 3.8Poor | €200–€700 | Short walk | None in our data |
| 8.Alamo | 3.8Poor | €100–€500 | Short walk | Yes, see below |
| 9.Avis | 3.3Poor | €200 | Short walk | 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.
FlizzrCard rule source: discovercars.com
- At least six reviews from the last three months report the booked car or category not being given, or the rental being refused at the desk (licence or card requirements, an unavailable guaranteed model, a swap to a smaller or pricier car).
CentauroCard rule source: cdn.centauro.net
- A notable group of reviews report rentals refused or cancelled at the desk (card or licence rules, overbooking), or a different or smaller car than booked, sometimes with money not refunded promptly.
LocautoCard rule source: nationalcar.com
- Several recent reviews report not getting the booked car: a lower category with no price adjustment, a manual instead of an automatic car, no car available with no refund, and one refusal over a driving licence condition.
EnterpriseCard rule source: enterprise.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
DollarCard rule source: autorentwiz.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
- Many reviews, including several from the last weeks, say prepaid rentals were refused at the desk because of driving licence rules (international permit asked for licences in Latin script or from non-EU countries), with refunds then refused or very slow.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
AlamoCard rule source: alamo.com
- Bookings are not always delivered as made: recent reports include the booked category being unavailable, prepaid full cover not being recognised, and a licence or card being refused at the counter.
AvisCard rule source: production.rent-at-avis.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
No credit card needed at Rome Fiumicino Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Rome Fiumicino Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 9 of the 37 car rental desks at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): Flizzr (7.9/10), Centauro (5.9/10), Locauto (5.3/10), Enterprise (4.9/10), Dollar (3.9/10), Record Go (3.9/10), Hertz (3.8/10), Alamo (3.8/10) and Avis (3.3/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Flizzr is the best-rated desk at Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 7.9/10 (Mixed). Its deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
How much is the deposit at the Rome Fiumicino Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: Locauto €100–€500; Enterprise €100–€500; Alamo €100–€500; Avis €200; Hertz €200–€700; Dollar up to €700; Centauro €900–€2,300. Not confirmed yet for Flizzr 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Flizzr, Centauro, Locauto, Record Go and Alamo. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Rome Fiumicino Airport require a credit card?
12 of the 37 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: Sicily by Car, Goldcar, Key'n Go, OK Mobility, Rent4U, Vivarent, Keddy by Europcar, RentSmart24, Maggiore, Rental Plus, Drivalia and Noleggiare. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Sixt, Automania, Ecovia, EuropaRent, Rhodium, GaldieriRent, U-Save, Wheego, Dryyve, Viaggiare, Green Motion, Europcar, Carwiz, Budget, Italy Car Rent and Surprice.
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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.