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Car hire without a credit card at Fuerteventura Airport
5 of the 12 car rental desks we rate at Fuerteventura Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 4 desks require a credit card, and the card rule is not confirmed yet for 3 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is AutoReisen, at 8.8/10 (Great); the lowest-rated is Avis, at 3.2/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (AutoReisen) and go up to €4,000.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Goldcar and Avis. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Fuerteventura 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 | 8.8Great | €0 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.Sixt | 5.9Poor | €300 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 3.Goldcar | 3.8Poor | €0–€950 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 4.TopCar | 3.5Poor | €0–€4,000 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 5.Avis | 3.2Poor | €200 | In terminal | 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
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
GoldcarCard rule source: goldcar.es
- Several recent reviews report being refused at the desk over card rules (debit card or card not in the driver's name) unless they bought the desk's own cover, with some losing the booking or prepaid money.
TopCarCard rule source: top-car-hire.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
AvisCard rule source: production.rent-at-avis.com
- Several reviews report that the booked car or category was not available or was replaced by a smaller one. Others report new mandatory extras at the counter, deposit cards rejected by the reader (no contactless), or the office closing before a delayed flight arrived.
No credit card needed at Fuerteventura Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Fuerteventura Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 5 of the 12 car rental desks at Fuerteventura Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): AutoReisen (8.8/10), Sixt (5.9/10), Goldcar (3.8/10), TopCar (3.5/10) and Avis (3.2/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Fuerteventura Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk at Fuerteventura Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 8.8/10 (Great). Its typical deposit is €0.
How much is the deposit at the Fuerteventura Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: AutoReisen €0; Goldcar €0–€950; TopCar €0–€4,000; Avis €200; 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 Fuerteventura Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Goldcar and Avis. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Fuerteventura Airport require a credit card?
4 of the 12 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: GoByCar, Europcar, Hertz and Budget. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Payless, Cicar and Record Go.
More about car hire at Fuerteventura Airport
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.