Hiring a car in Spain (or anywhere in the world) has traditionally meant that a credit card is needed by the car hire company.  It has always been difficult to rent a car with a debit card if you don´t have a credit card.  Obviously when you hire a car you are being given a vehicle worth thousands of pounds and so the car hire company has to take steps to protect their interests.  Clearly there is the issue of the deposit to consider and hire car companies need a credit card in order to block the deposit as we cannot do this with a debit card.

Unfortunately however since the global economic down-turn a few years ago many banks have made it more and more difficult to obtain a credit card and of course not everyone has the funds available to leave a deposit of 1000 or 2000 euros.  This is one reason why our Ultimate package is so popular as it allows debit card car hire at Alicante airport and Mallorca airport.  When you book your debit card car hire with us you are given a final fair and honest price that includes everything and the insurance is complete so there is no risk to the customer.  This is why a credit card is not a requirement and debit card car hire at Alicante airport is completely possible with Drivalia Ultimate. This means that everyone can enjoy the benefits, freedom and of course fun that having a car can bring to your holiday.

Is debit card car hire more expensive?
Actually no!  We don´t discriminate at Drivalia, nor do we take advantage of people´s situation just because they don´t have a credit card. Our Ultimate package is our most popular package even for people who do have a credit card because it is arguably the most fair, honest and transparent car hire package at Alicante airport and Mallorca airport.  The internet is filled with low cost offers but these generally come with extras to pay on arrival such as high priced fuel, huge deposits or extra cover to pay for.  Click here to see another article where we compare Drivalia Ultimate to similar packages around the world and you may be surprised just how cost-effective Drivalia really is!

We launched Ultimate earlier in 2015 to offer car hire the way it should be – a fair and realistic price with no hidden extras.  You don´t pay us for fuel, you just take the car full and return it full.  There is no extra insurance to worry about because the car is fully insured and there are no huge deposits to pay.  Obviously you can pay for your car hire with a debit card too! Most people know that if they see cars for a few euros a week this really can´t be the price but with Ultimate you see a fair and frankly great value price but most importantly know that it is the final price.  With Ultimate you can rent a car with a debit card at Alicante airport and relax knowing that you will not be faced with any surprises.

Can anyone book a debit card car rental?
Pretty much yes!  For clients from most European countries, as long as you present your passport and driving license you will be able to rent a car with your debit card at Alicante airport or Palma airport with Drivalia. If you have any doubts you are welcome to call or email us.

There are companies that offer debit card car hire but on conditions that you pay for extras but with Drivalia Ultimate the price you see is the price you pay whether you want to pay with your credit card or debit card.  So, for the very best value honest and transparent debit card car hire at Alicante Airport or Palma airport contact Drivalia!