The closer and closer you get to reserving your Chicago car rental, the more you want to learn about using debits cards to rent cars. Perhaps your credit card is maxed out or maybe you don’t have a credit card at all. Whatever your reason, know that gone are the days where only those who with credit cards have the privilege of renting a car. The reason being is that credit card holders are deemed a better risk, or more credit worthy than those who do not have a credit card.

To find out which Chicago car rental company accepts debit cards will require some diligence on your part. The thing to remember is that every location has the power to create their own policy regarding acceptable payment methods. Stated a little differently, let’s suppose the Thrifty car rental location at Chicago O’Hare International Airport accepts debit cards, whereas the Thrifty car rental location in the heart of the city may not. Major car rental companies are franchises and owned by individuals. They are at liberty to decide what payment methods will work best for their location.

Also, bear in mind that when you use a debit card for your Chicago car rental, you may be required to leave a deposit as well. This is an added measure of protection for the car rental agency. Spend a few minutes calling different locations to find out if they will accept debit cards. Remember, what it all boils down to is that every location will have a different policy.