Can you rent a car in Curaçao without a credit card?

One local rental company will rent a car without a credit card. A fee, between about $613 and $ 1839 (€500 and €1500), will be requested as a deposit. Always check the rental car before signing an agreement, considering the age of the car and the condition of the tires.

If you want to rent a car in Curaçao safely and hassle free without a credit card, you will need a credit card. All of the rental companies on our platform require a credit card for a deposit when you pick up the car.

In this article, we would like to explain a bit more about the possibilities and impossibilities of renting a car in Curaçao without a credit card.

Rent a car without credit card

A few rental companies at various sunny destinations, including Curaçao, offer the option of renting a car without a credit card. Depending on the car's model, the surcharge ranges from €10 to €30 per day.

When using the “no deposit” option, the number of models you can choose from is much smaller than when using a credit card.

Rent a car with credit card in someone else's name

If you cannot provide a credit card in your name when picking up the car as main driver, you will not get the car. Is there a second driver and does he or she have a credit card? Then you have two options:

• Cancel the booking on the spot and make a new booking with the other driver as main driver;
• The owner of the credit card will be the main driver and you will be the second driver.

Both options may incur additional charges.

Can you rent a car on Curaçao without paying a deposit?

There are few of the rental companies we researched where you can rent a car without a deposit. In this chapter, you can read about it.

It will be possible to rent a car from one local rental company without a deposit. Generally, rental companies require a credit card on which an amount can be blocked as a deposit. With a credit card, they have security in case of any damage to the rental car, and they know for sure that the rental amount will be paid.

The companies hope that renters will be more careful with a rental car, if they run the risk of losing their deposit.

Also, one local rental company may accept cash deposits, as long as the amounts are not too high. In general, the car rental companies will not accept cash at airport locations. At the city offices, it is sometimes accepted.

Make sure to check well before renting if you have a (prepaid) credit or debit card

Do you want to rent a car in Curaçao with a credit card?

If you decide to rent a car on Curaçao with a credit card, please pay attention to this:

• The deposit (excess) is deducted from the spending limit on your credit card
• Some credit cards include insurance with car rental. Please check with your credit card company if this is the case for you and what benefit this will bring you.