2007-05-30 07:04:40 · 7 answers · asked by DJ E 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Because if you keep the car longer than paid for,more money can be taken,they cant do that on a debit card,every transaction has to be signed for and authorised.
2007-05-30 07:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A credit card guarantees payment up to the credit limit. Note you may find that till you return the car most of your credit limit has been "reserved" by the rental company. A debit card will only pay out what is in the account, so you could empty the account before the company makes the charges
2007-05-30 21:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can be charged for an extra fuel used, mileage, time you kept the car, depending on the rental company's terms.
For instance, many places ask that you return the car with a full tank of 'gas' (petrol) because the tank is full when you rented the car. If you do not return the car with a full tank, then they will charge you for the gas, at higher prices than at a gas station.
So they'll stick it on your credit card, especially if you just leave without paying for the gas in cash.
You can rent cars at smaller individually run places, and they won't necessarily ask for the same things as the big companies, and won't ask for a credit card. You can find where to rent cars in the local yellow pages, and get around it probably.
2007-05-30 07:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by 3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't in every country, I run a car hire firm in Greece and we don't put a deposit on a credit card, only the larger companies (who also charge you double the price for the same car, and they don't have full insurance) We prefer people to pay with cash too!!! I went to the UK at Xmas and I HAD to pay for my hire car with a card which I was furious about and I had the cash ready!!!
use a local reputable firm, you will get a decent car for half the price, AND you wont have to have a credit card.
2007-05-30 07:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of places dont care that much who owns the credit card just so long as they have one for making sure they dont get ripped off .Having an international driving permit is a good idea as well.You probably wont need it but when you do,you really do.a bit like insurance
Is it a problem getting a credit card for the lead driver?
2007-05-30 09:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abroad as in where? I know in teh states it is impossible to rent a car without the main driver havign access to a credit card.
2007-05-30 07:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geeze everybody can get a card at the instant in basic terms get certainly one of those enjoying cards you are able to load money directly to or open a economic employer account they provide you a debit card that works like a credit card. not greater excuses for not having one Get your license at the same time too
2016-12-30 07:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋