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Car hire without a credit card at Tenerife South Airport
6 of the 16 car rental desks we rate at Tenerife South Airport do not require a credit card in the main driver's name: debit cards are accepted for the deposit. 8 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 8.3/10 (Great); the lowest-rated is Hertz, at 2.4/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (AutoReisen) and go up to €1,100.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Hertz. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Tenerife South 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 | 8.3Great | €0 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.TopCar | 5.3Poor | €0–€900 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 3.Sixt | 5.3Poor | €300 | Shuttle 5 min | None in our data |
| 4.Record Go | 3.9Poor | €0–€1,100 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 5.Avis | 3.7Poor | €200 | Shuttle 3 min | None in our data |
| 6.Hertz | 2.4Poor | €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.
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.
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
AvisCard rule source: production.rent-at-avis.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
- Several recent reviews say debit cards or cards without a PIN were refused as deposit and travellers had to buy the desk's own cover (about 140-310 EUR) or lose the booking, even when they had already bought separate cover.
No credit card needed at Tenerife South Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Tenerife South Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 6 of the 16 car rental desks at Tenerife South Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): AutoReisen (8.3/10), TopCar (5.3/10), Sixt (5.3/10), Record Go (3.9/10), Avis (3.7/10) and Hertz (2.4/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Tenerife South Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk at Tenerife South Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 8.3/10 (Great). Its typical deposit is €0.
How much is the deposit at the Tenerife South Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: AutoReisen €0; TopCar €0–€900; Record Go €0–€1,100; Avis €200; Hertz €200–€700; 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 Tenerife South Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Hertz. Read the desk's rental terms before you book, and bring a credit card if you have one.
Which car hire desks at Tenerife South Airport require a credit card?
8 of the 16 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: GoByCar, Click&Rent, Goldcar, Europcar, Turisprime, OK Mobility, Thrifty and Budget. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Cicar and InterRent.
More about car hire at Tenerife South 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.