Hello, guys. I live in London at the moment and I'm 23 years old. Next month(Sept,.) I have a plan to hire car for a couple of days..but I think I am in trouble.
I only have a Debit Card from Lloyds and of course it says "VISA" in the side of the card.
But I heard that without any Credit Card, no one can hire any car in London.. is that true?
Now I'm so so despressed as I've planned to go somewhere with my GF a couple of months ago. That's why I've saved money for the last months but....what should I do?
Without any Credit Card, no car company lends me any car?
Please....help me..TT
2007-08-23 03:44:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
could you not go to the car hire place itself and pay cash, you could do this the week before to show that you are serious about hiring.xx
2007-08-23 03:51:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that with a debit card if you anticipated any extra charges eg for damage, you could empty your bank account so that the rental company couldn't charge you directly. With a credit card they can reserve a large amount of credit when you take the car and only release this when you return it in ok condition. You might get away with offering a substantial deposit, but at 23 you may have difficulties.
2007-08-23 21:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty sure there are companies out there, i flew back to the UK a few months ago with just a debit card and managed to get one.
1car1 were the people i used, good rates too.
website is 1car1.co.uk or something like that, give them a call.
2007-08-23 03:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by AidyA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason why
is if you damage the car, the company can not claim back the money for damages.. so no one would hire you a car..
maybe you can arrange it where u give them a surcharge and return it when the car is returned.. but i doubt they would do that.
2007-08-23 03:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by junglejungle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋