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Car hire without a credit card at Palermo Airport
5 of the 31 car rental desks we rate at Palermo Falcone Borsellino 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 16 desks (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is Locauto, at 7.7/10 (Mixed); the lowest-rated is Hertz, at 4.5/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €100 (Locauto) and go up to €2,300. The deposit is not confirmed yet for SRC Rent Car 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 Record go and Hertz. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Palermo 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.Locauto | 7.7Mixed | €100–€500 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.Centauro | 7.1Mixed | €900–€2,300 | Shuttle | None in our data |
| 3.SRC Rent Car | 6.4Mixed | Not confirmed yet | In terminal | None in our data |
| 4.Record go | 4.6Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 5.Hertz | 4.5Poor | €200–€700 | 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.
LocautoCard rule source: enterprise.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
CentauroCard rule source: cdn.centauro.net
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
SRC Rent CarCard rule source: srcrentcar.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record goCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
- Many recent reviews say card or document rules enforced at the counter (physical card, name on the card, debit or online-bank cards, apostille, international licence, licence condition) led to refused rentals or to buying extra cover of roughly 190-250 euro, sometimes after a booking via a broker.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
- Several reviews say the booking was not honoured at the counter: no car for a confirmed booking, the desk already closed for passengers on delayed flights, or a debit or virtual card refused despite booking terms or phone assurances. At least four of these reports fall in the last 12 months.
No credit card needed at Palermo Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Palermo Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 5 of the 31 car rental desks at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): Locauto (7.7/10), Centauro (7.1/10), SRC Rent Car (6.4/10), Record go (4.6/10) and Hertz (4.5/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Palermo Airport?
Locauto is the best-rated desk at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 7.7/10 (Mixed). Its typical deposit is €100–€500.
How much is the deposit at the Palermo Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: Locauto €100–€500; Hertz €200–€700; Centauro €900–€2,300. Not confirmed yet for SRC Rent Car 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 Palermo Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Record go 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 Palermo Airport require a credit card?
10 of the 31 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: Masicar, Automania, L'Automax, Sicily by Car, Goldcar, ECH - Noleggio Auto, Italy Car Rent, Car Motion Italy, RentSmart24 and Rental Plus. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Sixt, Brid, GaldieriRent, Avis, Differental, Wheego, U-Save, Europcar, Maggiore, Eurorentcar, Budget, Noleggiare, Viaggiare, Felirent, Target Rent and Drivalia.
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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.