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Car hire without a credit card at Gran Canaria Airport
5 of the 17 car rental desks we rate at Gran Canaria 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 2 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is AutoReisen, at 8.5/10 (Great); the lowest-rated is Avis, at 3.6/10 (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 Record Go. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Gran Canaria 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 | 8.5Great | €0 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.TopCar | 7.4Mixed | €0–€4,000 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 3.Europcar | 4.7Poor | €100–€500 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 4.Record Go | 4.6Poor | €0–€1,100 | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 5.Avis | 3.6Poor | €200 | 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.
AutoReisenCard rule source: autoreisen.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
TopCarCard rule source: top-car-hire.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
EuropcarCard rule source: europcar.es
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
- About 15 reviews describe bookings not honoured as made: a smaller car than booked, refusal of a card type (debit or Amex) or of a late arrival, or extra fees to fix it. Several say the terms were not clear at booking, especially via brokers.
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 Gran Canaria Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Gran Canaria Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 5 of the 17 car rental desks at Gran Canaria Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): AutoReisen (8.5/10), TopCar (7.4/10), Europcar (4.7/10), Record Go (4.6/10) and Avis (3.6/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Gran Canaria Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk at Gran Canaria Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 8.5/10 (Great). Its typical deposit is €0.
How much is the deposit at the Gran Canaria Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: AutoReisen €0; Record Go €0–€1,100; TopCar €0–€4,000; Europcar €100–€500; Avis €200. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Do debit cards always work at the Gran Canaria Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Record Go. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Gran Canaria Airport require a credit card?
10 of the 17 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: Orlando Rent a Car, GoByCar, Sixt, Turisprime, Click&Rent, OK Mobility, Autounion, Hertz, Goldcar and Budget. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Funchal Drive and Cicar.
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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.