Rental requirements for Avis at ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at ABQ?
- Accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at ABQ?
- $200–$300 depending on rental length. The prepaid debit hold is $250.
- Does Avis at ABQ require a return flight?
- Conditional: At airport locations, proof of a return airline ticket is required when using a debit card.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at ABQ?
- 21
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
$200–$300
By rental length · prepaid debit $250
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- At airport locations, proof of a return airline ticket is required when using a debit card.
- Debit renters are subject to a credit check and must present a second current form of identification.
- Renters ages 21-24 cannot rent luxury cars, minivans, 12-passenger vans, specialty cars, full-size SUVs or premium SUVs; premium/select vehicles can require a credit card.
- 21+; $27/day surcharge for renters under 25 at ABQ; debit pickup requires age 25+.
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- A credit check is performed.
- At pickup, the rental credentials and credit or debit card must match the name on the reservation; the payment card must be in the driver's name.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
A valid driver's license is required for the full rental period.
Passport
A renter with a non-U.S.-issued driver's license must present the license plus a passport or qualifying enhanced Canadian license; foreign-license renters may otherwise be required to present a passport or secondary ID.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Permit may be required when renting outside the renter's home country and is valid only with the original local license.
Card in renter's name
At pickup, the rental credentials and credit or debit card must match the name on the reservation; the payment card must be in the driver's name.
See all ID & document details4 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Debit renters must present a second current form of identification; foreign-license renters may also require a passport or other secondary ID.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
At airport locations, proof of a return airline ticket is required when using a debit card.
Additional proof
Debit qualification requires a second current ID; commonly accepted airport supporting documents include a return itinerary, passport/military ID, insurance card, or recent bill/statement.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Renters with a non-U.S.-issued license must present the license and a passport or qualifying enhanced Canadian license; the names must match.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Accepted
Yes, conditional; ABQ accepts debit at pickup for renters 25+ subject to airport debit requirements.
- Deposit / hold
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
Estimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for rentals of 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Return flight
- Conditional
At airport locations, proof of a return airline ticket is required when using a debit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; $27/day surcharge for renters under 25 at ABQ; debit pickup requires age 25+.
- Credit check
- Yes
- Vehicle restrictions
- Renters ages 21-24 cannot rent luxury cars, minivans, 12-passenger vans, specialty cars, full-size SUVs or premium SUVs; premium/select vehicles can require a credit card.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
- Estimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for rentals of 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Pay at counter: up to $200
- Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 authorization hold in addition to the prepaid amount
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Debit hold: up to $500
- Estimated rental charges + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization may be up to $200 plus estimated charges
- Minimum age
- 20
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- From $200
- Deposit required; ABQ page states U.S. minimum generally $200, with higher amounts for higher-value vehicles
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Avis | Accepted | $200–$300 depending on rental lengthEstimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for rentals of 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250 | Conditional | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Pay at counter: up to $200Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 authorization hold in addition to the prepaid amount | Conditional | 21 |
| Enterprise | Conditional | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Debit hold: up to $500Estimated rental charges + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization may be up to $200 plus estimated charges | Conditional | 20 |
| National | Accepted | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Conditional | From $200Deposit required; ABQ page states U.S. minimum generally $200, with higher amounts for higher-value vehicles | Conditional | 21 |
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