Hertz - Debit card

I tried a search and the most recent thread I found was almost 5 years old.

I was wondering does Hertz accept a debit card to reserve a car? Do you have to me a member of Gold #1 to do this?

I saw something about a credit check on their site. What happens if you don't pass? (I won't)

If I can't rent from Hertz are there any debit card friendly companies out there?

Thanks in advance.

-LV

If you are renting in the US then Hertz will accept a debit card at the beginning of the rental subject to a credit check. You do not need to be a #1 Club member. However, your credit score will be obtained from Equifax. If you don't pass then you will not be allowed to use the card.

I think the only major brand that will accept debit cards without a credit check (or that doesn't just flat out reject them) is Enterprise (This would not include National, though). I believe they still have a policy where they will accept a debit card provided that you can produce a round trip ticket (if arriving at an airport) or two documents that prove that you live at the address you say you do (e.g. Utility bill, telephone bill - note, that the two documents have to be from two separate sources). This would be in addition to your driver's license.

Again, I think that is still the policy at Enterprise so call them if that is the route you will be taking.

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Another option you may want to consider is looking into getting a secured credit card. I don't think numbers on secured credit cards show up any differently to Hertz so they should be accepted without a credit check.