Hi everyone!
have just recently discovered this forum and it is very informative. Have read all the post regarding car hire, and have opted to get a car with economycarhire as they seem to be highly recommended.
now for the problem
going to Alvor in 2 weeks time. Trouble is that I dont have a credit card. I was going to book a car on my fathers credit card and then pay the €50 in cash (the deposit for petrol) when I pickup the car. I have just called up economycarhire and they said I cant do this as I will need to present the credit card when I pick up the car. The lady on the phone asked if anyone else I was travelling with would be able to pay for it. I said my girlfriend could on her debit card but the lady said they wont accept one!
so... anyone know what I could do to get a car? I'm gonna look into getting a credit card but dont think I will get one in time. Could I just book it on my father card as I intended and take it with me?
I dont see why I shouldnt be able to hire a car as I dont have a credit card, I hate the things!
its ok I think, have "pretended" to book one and the options for credit card came up. It has the option for Visa Debit card, so I dont know what the lady on the phone was on about???
http://www.economycarrentals.com . Paid a small reservation fee with my sisters CC. When the car was delivered I paid the balance in cash but had to show the CC as a guarantee for the rental. Car came full of petrol and I then had to fill it up before returning the car.
I do not own a credit card but have just used
Hi Tex You can book your car with economycar hire with a Visa/debit card but I think what the lady you spoke to meant you must produce a credit card for petrol when you pick it up at the airport. Maybe Glynis from admin could help you as I think, but am not sure that she has paid in cash in the past for petrol on picking her car up when she used this company. The majority of car hire companies do make you pay by credit card on picking up the car whether it be for petrol or excess on your insurance.Send her a private message. Cheers Jayjan
thanks for the reply guys, I think I will be ok, as I'll be able to get my girlfriend to do it on her debit card
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