New Feature Alert: Rent a car and pay with Debit Card at the counter! 💳

We have a new feature for you! Are you always wondering whether you can pay your rental with a Debit Card at the counter? You can now filter payment options through the Carla app and choose our ‘Debit Card’ option when making a reservation. We list local as well as world-wide known companies that accept Debit Cards as a payment at their locations.

All you have to do to use the new feature is update your Carla app or download the latest version from the AppStore! 📱

List of companies that accept Debit Card payments at the counter:

  • The Hertz Corporation
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • Sixt Car Hire
  • Dollar Rent A Car
  • Thrifty Car Rental
  • Budget Rent A Car
  • Alamo Rent A Car
  • Advantage Rent A Car
  • Avis Car Rental
  • Fox Rent A Car

Find rental cars that take Debit Card


A woman giving thumbs up with her debit card after choosing the rent a car with debit card option on Carla App.

Please note: Terms and Conditions may vary according to car rental company, location, car class, the renter’s age as well as the renter’s place of residence. Make sure to carefully read the documents required to pick up the rental with a Debit Card.

Guide below to see how you can rent a car with a Debit Card:

STEP 1: Search for car rental deals through the Carla app.

Search page on Carla App in Miami Airport.

STEP 2: Click the filter icon located at the top right corner of the next screen.

Search page on Carla App for a rental car in Miami Airport with the total price of $46.

STEP 3: Scroll down and find the ‘Payment Option at the Counter’ section.

Filter options on Carla App including seat, transmission, Cancelation policy and supplier options.

STEP 4: Switch the Debit Card filter on, click ‘Show Cars’ and choose your preferred deal.

Screenshot of how to switch on the debit card payment option to rent a car with debit card on Carla App.

STEP 5: Enter your card details and complete the reservation.

Screenhot of checkout page on Carla App for a rental car in Miami International Airport.

STEP 6: Please read the document requirements to pay with a Debit Card at the counter carefully. The information is available on the confirmation screen. You can click on the question mark for more specific details.

A screenshot from Carla App showing the requirements to rent a car with debit card.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This filter feature is currently available to domestic US customers and customers traveling to the US who are using iOS devices. In the near future, it will be available on the Android app.

Download the Carla car rental app or go to the website and rent your ideal car

Rent a car with Debit Card

Guest Author: Victoria Baker