No deposit car rental Bologna Airport

onethorn1 New member

Member since 18 July 2023

onethorn1New member04 August 2023 19:28:10

I am looking to rent a car from/in Bologna, IT, airport but with NO DEPOSIT.

Can anyone help me?

mckayphil Active member

Member since 11 July 2023

mckayphilActive member04 August 2023 20:28:59

I think you have the wrong site .. this is for Bulgaria not Italy

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

gwynjBulgaria Expert05 August 2023 05:48:57

2551

@onethorn1

I doubt it matters much which airport you try, as most car rental companies require a deposit (typically to cover the potential rental cost, fuel, and your liability in the event of any loss/accident/damage). Usually, they do this by blocking some amounts on your credit card (or taking an advance payment if they accept your debit card, which they can refund later). If you pay in advance for the rental and fuel, and pay extra to take out their full insurance cover (i.e. all risks covered, no deductible) then you can minimize any deposit.

mckayphil Active member

Member since 11 July 2023

mckayphilActive member05 August 2023 06:18:13

As gwynj said they will require a deposit but deposits are blocked on your credit card or debit card so they don't actually take it unless you damage the car .. Iv been using hire cars in Bulgaria since 2005.. deposits vary but generally about 400euro

Phil