Rental requirements for Hertz at ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Hertz at ABQ?
- Accepted
- How much is the Hertz deposit at ABQ?
- Debit hold: up to $500. Amount depends on payment method.
- Does Hertz at ABQ require a return flight?
- Conditional: At Hertz airport locations, debit qualification requires proof of a return airline flight that coincides with the rental.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Hertz at ABQ?
- 20
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
Debit: up to $500
Amount depends on payment method
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
20
What you need before pickup
- At Hertz airport locations, debit qualification requires proof of a return airline flight that coincides with the rental.
- Airport debit qualification requires two valid forms of ID; a credit check may be performed.
- Debit qualification is limited to Compact through Fullsize vehicles; debit is excluded for Premium and above, including Dream and Adrenaline vehicles, and is not accepted for PayNow rentals.
- 20+ in New Mexico; $19/day young-renter fee applies under age 25.
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- A credit check may be performed.
- The qualifying credit or debit card must be in the renter's 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 and must remain valid for the rental.
Passport
International renters in the U.S. must present a valid passport in the same name as the foreign driver's license.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
If a foreign driver's license is not in English, an International Driving Permit is recommended for translation and is not valid without the home-country license.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying credit or debit card must be in the renter's own name.
See all ID & document details4 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Airport debit qualification requires two valid forms of identification; international renters also need a passport with a foreign license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
At Hertz airport locations, debit qualification requires proof of a return airline flight that coincides with the rental.
Additional proof
For airport debit qualification, the second ID can be another named payment card, government ID, or certain accepted photo/non-government proof.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
International renters must present the foreign driver's license and a valid passport in the same name; an IDP is recommended when the license is not in English.
View 4 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Accepted
Yes, conditional; Hertz airport debit qualification requires an eligible vehicle class, proof of return airline travel and two valid forms of identification.
- Deposit / hold
- Debit hold: up to $500
Estimated rental charges + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization may be up to $200 plus estimated charges
- Return flight
- Conditional
At Hertz airport locations, debit qualification requires proof of a return airline flight that coincides with the rental.
- Minimum age
- 20
20+ in New Mexico; $19/day young-renter fee applies under age 25.
- Credit check
- May apply
- Vehicle restrictions
- Debit qualification is limited to Compact through Fullsize vehicles; debit is excluded for Premium and above, including Dream and Adrenaline vehicles, and is not accepted for PayNow rentals.
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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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