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Is it possible to use car rental services at airports in Italy without having a credit card?

When I read the terms of conditions (e.g. Hertz, Budget, etc.) they state debit or credit card might be used to book, but credit card is needed on rental.

But how about using embossed debit card (not a credit card). Is it possible?

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Unfortunately, this is almost impossible. They normally accept it for the reservation, but you are required to provide a credit card in order to actually get the car.

But there's more. The credit card must belong to the same person that made the reservation.

I've checked the terms of the most common rental services such as Hertz.it, Maggiore and Avis, and they all clearly highlight the same requirement.

The only advices I can provide you are:

  • depending on where you land, try to see if there is a local car rental service. They normally have lower requirements
  • try to contact one of those services and explain them the issue. They may help you.
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