Guarantee deposits
What cards are accepted as a guarantee for the rental?
At the time of the rental, the holder of the booking/contract must be at the desk and show a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and UnionPay) with his/her name and surname on the front.
Debit cards are accepted for all vehicle categories, except Groups L, N, O, and P. However, two credit cards may be requested for special vehicle groups as a guarantee. For more information, please refer to our web page. No types of Prepaid cards, Revolving, Postepay, Visa Electron, V Pay, Pagobancomat, Viabuy, PayPal cards, or cards with the logo “Electron” or the wording “Electron Use Only”, and cards from the “Maestro” circuit are permitted as a guarantee. Click here to see a few examples.
The balance on the card must be sufficient to cover the vehicle liability, any extra charges or deposits required as a guarantee for the rental. The “monthly/multi-monthly” rental option is available exclusively with a credit card (no Debit or Prepaid cards) as a guarantee for all vehicle categories. Please also check the PIN code of your credit card before you reach the desk.
Car rental and deposit: what they are and how they work
When you rent a car, the rental company will need to hang on to a deposit, as they are granting you the use of a precious good and must be sure that this is protected.
The deposit is an amount of money taken as a safe guard and used as an assurance by the rental company, which uses it also to check the validity of the customer’s credit card.
The rental company undertakes to return the amount after it makes sure that the vehicle is in good conditions and the driver has fulfilled all their obligations.
When the deposit will be refunded and what to do
If everything goes smoothly, the deposit will be unblocked after 4-5 working days. Sometimes, it can take up to 10 days if there’s a festivity going on or if the rental company is experiencing busy periods. If your deposit hasn’t been returned within that time, you can contact us via www.noleggiare.it/en/contacts/. Call your bank if we’ve returned the deposit but you still don’t see the amount on your account.
How much is a car rental deposit?
The amount of money depends on the type of the vehicle. That’s why fixed or standard costs cannot be applied to every vehicle.
The table below provides all the amounts for each type of vehicle:
| Vehicle’s Category | Description | Standard Deposit | Deposit with Silver / Gold protection | Deposit with Platinum protection | Guarantees accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo or similar |
€ 600 | € 300 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| B | Fiat Panda, Mahindra KUV100 or similar |
€ 600 | € 300 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| C | Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 208 or similar |
€ 600 | € 300 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| D | Ford Focus, Renault Captur or similar |
€ 800 | € 400 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| E | Fiat 500 Cabrio or similar |
€ 600 | € 300 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| F | Ford Galaxy, Renault Grand Scenic or similar |
€ 800 | € 400 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| I | BMW Serie 1, BMW Serie 2 or similar |
€ 800 | € 400 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| J | Ford Kuga, Peugeot 3008 or similar |
€ 800 | € 400 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| L | Mercedes Classe C SW, Ford Mondeo SW or similar |
€ 1.800 | € 900 | € 100 | Credit cards |
| M | Ford Tourneo, Citroen Spacetourer 9 Pax or similar |
€ 1.000 | € 500 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| N | Alfa Romeo Giulia or similar |
€ 1.800 | € 900 | € 100 | Credit card |
| O | Cadillac XT4, Mercedes GLA or similar |
€ 1.800 | € 900 | € 100 | Credit cards |
| P | Maserati Ghibli or similar |
€ 2.000 | SILVER € 1.000 GOLD Not Avaible |
Not Avaible | Two credit cards |
| S | Ford Focus SW, Peugeot 308 SW or similar |
€ 800 | € 400 | € 100 | Credit or debit cards |
| V | Piaggio Vespa 125cc, 300cc or similar |
€ 250 | Not Avaible | Not Avaible | Credit or debit cards |
| Z | Furgoni | € 1.000 | € 500 | Not Avaible | Credit or debit cards |
