Rental requirements for Budget at ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Budget at ABQ?
- Conditional. Provider policy allows debit at qualifying U.S. locations for renters 25+; the ABQ branch is confirmed, but the public ABQ page does not clearly publish a location-specific debit yes/no.
- How much is the Budget deposit at ABQ?
- Pay at counter: up to $200. The prepaid hold is $250.
- Does Budget at ABQ require a return flight?
- Conditional: Airport debit qualification may require a round-trip ticket or return itinerary; renters from outside the U.S. and Canada must also show proof of a return trip to their country of residence.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Budget at ABQ?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Up to $200
Pay at counter · prepaid $250
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Airport debit qualification may require a round-trip ticket or return itinerary; renters from outside the U.S. and Canada must also show proof of a return trip to their country of residence.
- Where debit is accepted, Budget may run a credit check and may require a third form of identification.
- Debit acceptance and vehicle restrictions vary by location; renters under 25 are limited to eligible vehicle groups and cannot use debit to qualify.
- 21+ generally; renters under 25 usually pay a $27/day surcharge; debit pickup generally requires age 25+.
See 2 more requirements
- A credit check may be performed.
- The primary renter must present a credit or debit card in their own 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 physical driver's license is required; Budget does not accept a digital driver's license for rental.
Passport
Renters from outside the U.S. and Canada must present a driver's license and passport; Canadian air travelers also require a passport or qualifying enhanced license.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
If the renter's license is not written in the Roman alphabet, the renter must present an International Driving Permit along with the original license.
Card in renter's name
The primary renter must present a credit or debit card in their own name.
See all ID & document details5 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Debit renters may be asked for a third form of identification in addition to the driver's license and debit card.
Address match
If a recent bill or statement is used as supporting identification, the name and address must match the renter's driver's license.
Return / onward travel
Airport debit qualification may require a round-trip ticket or return itinerary; renters from outside the U.S. and Canada must also show proof of a return trip to their country of residence.
Additional proof
Debit renters may be asked for a third ID such as a return itinerary, passport/military ID, insurance card, or recent phone/bank/utility statement.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Foreign renters generally need a passport in addition to the driver's license; non-Roman-alphabet licenses require an IDP, and proof of return travel can be required.
View 4 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Provider policy allows debit at qualifying U.S. locations for renters 25+; the ABQ branch is confirmed, but the public ABQ page does not clearly publish a location-specific debit yes/no.
- Deposit / hold
- 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
- Return flight
- Conditional
Airport debit qualification may require a round-trip ticket or return itinerary; renters from outside the U.S. and Canada must also show proof of a return trip to their country of residence.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ generally; renters under 25 usually pay a $27/day surcharge; debit pickup generally requires age 25+.
- Credit check
- May apply
- Vehicle restrictions
- Debit acceptance and vehicle restrictions vary by location; renters under 25 are limited to eligible vehicle groups and cannot use debit to qualify.
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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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Sources & corrections
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