Car rental in Spain without a deposit and without a credit card – holidays completely stress-free and no money blocked

Do you want to explore the Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Costa Brava or the Canary Islands at your own pace, but you don’t have a credit card and don’t want to leave a deposit of €1000–€2500? Great news – renting a car in Spain without a deposit and without a credit card is entirely possible and increasingly popular. Hundreds of thousands of tourists choose this option every year and start their holidays without worrying about blocked funds. In this guide we will show exactly how to do it, where to look for the best deals and what to watch out for to make everything go smoothly.

Why do most rental companies require a deposit and a credit card?

Typically, rental companies place a hold on a credit card (not a debit card!) to cover possible damages, fines or extra fuel. The amount can reach up to €2500 and is returned to the account only after 14–30 days. For many people this is a huge problem – the hold limits the holiday budget, and debit cards or cash are not accepted. Fortunately, there is a group of honest companies that have completely waived this requirement.

How to rent a car in Spain without a deposit and without a credit card?

Just choose a rental company that offers the “Zero Deposit – Full Insurance” package. In the rental price you get:

• SCDW insurance (eliminates the excess to zero)
• glass, undercarriage, roof and tyre insurance
• 24h assistance throughout Spain
• no hold on any card or cash

Payment is made with a regular debit card, BLIK, bank transfer or cash on pickup. This is a 100% legal and safe solution used by local and international operators.

Best car rental companies in Spain without deposit and credit card

Those that do not require a credit card and a deposit.

Where to look for such offers?

Malaga U Drive remains the only rental company that does not require a credit card or a deposit to rent a car. 

Example prices – rental without deposit and credit card

• Malaga airport: Fiat 500 or Seat Ibiza – from €23–€29/day (full insurance included)
• Alicante: Volkswagen Polo automatic – from €27/day
• Majorca airport: Opel Corsa – from €25/day
• Barcelona El Prat: Toyota Yaris hybrid – from €35/day
• Tenerife South: Hyundai i10 – from €22/day

Step by step – how to book a car without a deposit

1. Go to the website of the chosen rental company 
2. Select dates and airport/city.
3. Tick the filter “No deposit” or “Full insurance no deposit”.
4. Pay in cash.
5. Pick up the car – ID/driving licence is enough. No questions about a credit card.

Most common concerns and answers

• Are there hidden fees? No – everything is included in the price shown at booking, of course as with any rental company you can choose the type of insurance. 

Summary – holidays in Spain start stress-free

Car rental without a deposit and without a credit card is already possible thanks to our rental company Malaga U Drive. Something that not long ago seemed impossible is now within reach. 

Start looking for your dream holiday car today, book your dream car in 3 minutes with our rental company. Problem-free holidays are within reach! 🚗☀️