Do European car rental agencies accept debit cards instead of credit cards?

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Probably a question of insurances. Major credit cards (visa, MC, AMEX) are internationally recognized compared to your local bank debit card.

(after a quick google regarding US rental with a debit card) When renting with a debit card, most agencies will do a credit check and that might not be possible when renting in Europe (even from a international company like Avis or Hertz)

Max 14653

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Speaking for France, The majority of payment cards that are issued are debit cards.

Car rental agencies would be quickly out of business if they refused them.

mouviciel 15583

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