Can I use a check/debit card?
Yes. If you prefer to use a bank-issued check/debit card rather than a credit card, the card must be presented at the time of rental. It must have the renter’s name embossed and we must be able to charge the full deposit amount needed at the time of rental.
Bank-issued check/debit card customers must be 25 years of age or older, are excluded from renting some premium, luxury and specialty cars, and cannot have any additional drivers other than a legal spouse.
BackIf a bank-issued check/debit card is used to secure the rental, we will require the card be charged equal to $80 plus estimated rental charges plus one additional day of all charges, fees and taxes OR $300.00, whichever is greater. Some premium, luxury, and specialty vehicles cannot be rented with a bank-issued check/debit card.
For all bank-issued check/debit card customers, one of the following qualifying documents are required in addition to a driver’s license and bank-issued check/debit card embossed in the renter’s name:
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Renting at the Airport Location – may present an air travel confirmation indicating their return information (flight #/date/time) in lieu of the additional qualifying document as noted above.
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Renting at an Off-Airport Location – must bring a current copy (within the last 45 days) of renter’s contracted cellular phone bill, home telephone or utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement, paycheck stub or insurance statement/policy declaration showing their local address and name. If addresses do not match, a second qualifying document is required.
For all bank-issued check/debit card customers, you must cover potential damages to our vehicle while out on rent. You can do this in one of three ways:
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Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) – can be purchased at the time of rental and is recommended as the primary source to cover damage to the Budget vehicle. LDW relieves the renter and authorized additional drivers of financial responsibility if the Budget car is damaged or stolen while under the rental contract. Violating any of the use restrictions listed in the rental agreement could void LDW and leave the renter fully responsible for any damage to the vehicle.
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Damage Deposit – Leave a $1,500.00 damage deposit charged to the bank-issued check/debit card. The renter will then be held responsible for any and all damages to the Budget vehicle regardless of fault. The damage deposit may be applied to the cost of any damages.
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Personal Insurance Policy – present a current valid insurance card in the renter’s name showing that full comprehensive and collision coverage transfers to cover the rental vehicle as confirmed by a Budget representative (by contacting a representative from the insurance company). If your insurance transfers to the rental, the LDW may be declined and the $1,500.00 damage deposit waived.
Prepaid charge/debit or gift cards are not an acceptable form of identification at rental pick up but may be used for payment at car return.