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Car rental in Greece without a credit card

Delivered cars and Athens rental-office cars need no credit card; at the airports it depends on the car, and each listing shows its rule before you book.

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Where to pick up a car in Greece

How you pay, and what with

Debit card

Choose a car that accepts your debit card. The booking and voucher list the methods allowed for that rental.

Cash deposit

Selected Athens, Thessaloniki and Corfu rentals take cash deposits. On Rhodes, a deposit is not usually payable in cash.

Deposit amount

The amount is shown for each car. Bring the accepted payment method and check how and when it is returned.

Advance and balance

Reserve with a 15 to 20% online advance and pay the rest to the company at pickup, by a method your offer accepts.

How much deposit do these cars hold?

No deposit

Some eligible cars hold nothing at pickup. No-credit-card rentals on Rhodes usually need no deposit; Corfu rentals usually require one.

Up to €300

Some no-credit-card rentals have a deposit up to €300. These lower deposits are available in Athens, Thessaloniki and Corfu.

Above €300

Other no-credit-card rentals hold more than €300. Allow for the larger deposit when comparing rental prices and choosing your car.

Car hire insurance in Greece

Each car offers up to four cover levels, shown before you book.

Minimum coverageIncluded as standard
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Damage to your hire car (not included)
Basic coverage
  • Limited collision cover (CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
  • Glass and tyre damage (not included)
Full Coverage
  • Limited driver liability (Super CDW) (included)
  • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
Full Coverage Plus
  • Full damage cover (included)
  • No driver liability for accident damage (included)
  • Booking without a credit card does not change your cover: you pick the level in the same way as on any other car, and each level shows what it adds before you pay.
  • Basic cover leaves out the wheels, windscreen, interior and underside of the car. Damage done on purpose, vandalism and negligence are outside every level.
  • Full Coverage Plus is offered on some Athens and Thessaloniki cars, but not on the Rhodes or Corfu cars; check the cover menu on your car.
  • At Kos Airport no car needs a credit card, but each one takes a deposit, and most offer no cover above Basic.
Can higher cover lower the deposit?

On some cars the deposit falls at a higher cover level, but not on others. Compare the available levels for your chosen car; Full Coverage Plus is not offered on every rental.

Which cars still need a credit card?

Airport rentals

Some airport cars that need a credit card cost less a day. For those, the main driver must show their own physical, embossed credit card at pickup.

Other delivery areas

Delivery alone does not remove the card requirement: some Rafina deliveries still need one. Any debit-card alternative must be confirmed in the booking and voucher.

How to find these cars in the search

  1. Choose your pickup

    Start with your Greek destination, collection point and travel dates. Set the return place and time for your journey.

  2. Filter the results

    In the filters, tick No credit card to exclude card-required rentals. Match the age and driving experience settings to your driver.

  3. Review and reserve

    Open the car details and review the payment conditions. Keep the voucher and rental company contact details for collection.

Payment choices and held security

No credit card

This describes the payment requirement. You may still need to leave a deposit using an accepted debit card or cash.

No deposit

This describes the security amount. On Rhodes, some zero-deposit cars do need a credit card, so check both rules.

Questions before you book

Can I use a digital driving licence?

Bring the national licence itself. Copies and digital versions cannot replace it during collection, and your documents need to remain valid until the booked return.

Will I need an International Driving Permit?

Carry one. The rental terms recommend an IDP with your national licence, and a company can refuse the handover without it.

Can I book a no-credit-card car at eighteen?

Each car shows its own minimum age and years of licence, and similar models can set different limits. Set your real age in the filters to see the cars you can take.

Can I extend my rental after collection?

Yes, if the rental company agrees before the booked return. Ask ahead rather than keeping the car longer.

Is the advertised model guaranteed?

“Or similar” lets the company supply a different model in the same class. If the exact car matters, filter for a guaranteed model.

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