Car rental in California with no credit history
- I do not have a credit card
- I'm under 25 but older than 21
- I do not have a credit history
I'm traveling to LGB airport and want to rent a car. They say there's no way to do that without a major credit card or debit card + credit history (Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, etc.)
I have my insurance and I can make a safe deposit if required. I also have friends who are not traveling with me but have a credit card and are willing to help, but Hertz said you cannot do that.
Is there any way to rent a car in my situation?
I'm a little scared about renting a car on craigslist.
Best Answer
Some car rental companies allow renting with debit cards, provided you have a return ticket and sufficient amount on your bank account for a deposit. I know for a fact that major car rental companies in California (Hertz, National) allow this.
Not having a credit card and being under 25 may be a bad combination though....
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Which rental car company does not require a credit card?
Dollar. Dollar car rental has slightly more lax rules for renting a car without a credit card. You won't undergo a credit check and the company accepts debit cards for non-premium or luxury rentals as long as you book your car 24 hours before pick-up.Can you rent a car in California without a credit card?
If you're renting at an airport location, you'll need to show proof of a return ticket as well as two kinds of identification. At non-airport locations, a debit card can be used if you reserve 24 hours ahead, are at least 25 years of age, show proof of a return ticket, and have two forms of ID.Does Avis require a credit check?
Avis Rent a CarAvis requires a car rental credit check when paying with a debit card. It's done at the time of rental. You'll also have a hold placed on your account for the estimated charges of the rental.No Credit Card Required To Rent a Car!
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Answer 2
This is very hard to do, they all need a credit card, why not get your friend to rent the car, with you an added driver on the car, then you can drive the car,
Try this
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