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Car hire without a credit card at Valencia Airport
8 of the 17 car rental desks we rate at Valencia 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 1 desk (not listed here).
The best-rated desk without a credit card is Sixt, at 6.9/10 (Mixed); the lowest-rated is Hertz, at 3.6/10 (Poor). Known deposits at these desks start from €0 (Wiber) and go up to €1,200.
Read the conditions before you rely on a debit card: recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Centauro, Enterprise, Wiber, Avis and Record Go. Their reports are quoted below.
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Desks at Valencia 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.Sixt | 6.9Mixed | €300 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 2.Centauro | 5.8Poor | €0–€1,200 | Shuttle 7 min | Yes, see below |
| 3.Enterprise | 5.6Poor | €200 | Short walk | Yes, see below |
| 4.Wiber | 5.6Poor | from €0 | Shuttle 5 min | Yes, see below |
| 5.Avis | 5.4Poor | €200 | In terminal | Yes, see below |
| 6.Europcar | 4.6Poor | €100–€500 | In terminal | None in our data |
| 7.Record Go | 4.4Poor | €0–€1,100 | Shuttle | Yes, see below |
| 8.Hertz | 3.6Poor | €200–€700 | 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.
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
CentauroCard rule source: cdn.centauro.net
- About a dozen recent reviews report not getting the booked car or category, or being refused at the desk over card rules or licence age. Several say these requirements were not made clear when booking.
EnterpriseCard rule source: enterprise.com
- Many recent reviews report that the car was refused or not supplied at the counter, mostly over card rules (no physical credit card, debit or digital cards), name or document rules, or no vehicle being available. Several of these say the prepaid money was slow to come back.
WiberCard rule source: wiberrentacar.com
- Dozens of recent reviews (about 35, mostly from the last three months) say a paid, confirmed booking was refused or cancelled at the counter, usually because the renter had no flight details or was a Spanish resident or licence holder. Many say this was not clear at booking, and several report no refund.
AvisCard rule source: production.rent-at-avis.com
- Repeated reports of bookings not delivered as made: rentals refused over card or document rules (physical card, passport, damaged licence), a smaller or lower-category car offered than the one booked, or no car available.
EuropcarCard rule source: europcar.es
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
Record GoCard rule source: recordrentacar.com
- Some travellers say they were refused a car, or lost their prepaid booking as a no-show, over card-in-driver's-name rules, card terminal problems or licence/residency checks that they say were not clear at booking.
HertzCard rule source: images.hertz.com
No card problems in the red flags we publish for this desk.
No credit card needed at Valencia Airport: questions and answers
Can I rent a car at Valencia Airport without a credit card?
Yes. 8 of the 17 car rental desks at Valencia Airport do not require a credit card (debit cards accepted): Sixt (6.9/10), Centauro (5.8/10), Enterprise (5.6/10), Wiber (5.6/10), Avis (5.4/10), Europcar (4.6/10), Record Go (4.4/10) and Hertz (3.6/10). Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car hire desk without a credit card is best rated at Valencia Airport?
Sixt is the best-rated desk at Valencia Airport that does not require a credit card, with a Counterwise Score of 6.9/10 (Mixed). Its typical deposit is €300.
How much is the deposit at the Valencia Airport desks that accept debit cards?
Typical deposits at the desks without a credit-card requirement: Wiber from €0; Record Go €0–€1,100; Centauro €0–€1,200; Europcar €100–€500; Enterprise €200; 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 Valencia Airport desks that accept them?
Not always. Recent traveller reports mention card, licence or flight-ticket problems at pickup at Centauro, Enterprise, Wiber, Avis and 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 Valencia Airport require a credit card?
8 of the 17 desks require a credit card in the main driver's name: Victoria Rent a Car, Click&Rent, OK Mobility, Sicily by Car, GoByCar, Goldcar, Budget and Drivalia. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Thrifty.
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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.