Car rental requirements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Compare debit-card rules, deposits, return-travel requirements and minimum ages for 6 rental companies at AMS.
6 rental companies compared
At a glance
Can you rent a car at AMS with a debit card?
Debit-card acceptance varies
2 have additional conditions; 4 companies do not accept debit.
How much is the rental car deposit at AMS?
No single deposit amount is published.
The amount depends on the rental company, payment method or vehicle.
Do you need a return flight to rent a car at AMS?
Required by some companies
1 company has return-travel conditions.
How old do you have to be to rent a car at AMS?
18–21
1 company does not publish a minimum age.
Documents
A valid driver’s license is required.
Passport, permit, payment-card or proof-of-address requirements vary by rental company.
International renters
Additional documents may be required.
4 companies publish additional requirements.
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- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit required. Minimum deposit for passenger cars is €250; the exact amount depends on vehicle class and excess. Airport pickup requires a credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current Budget Netherlands pricing conditions link to a pre-authorization equal to estimated rental charges + €110; categories L/M require a second €2,500 pre-authorization on a premium credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard: €600 with no damage waiver, €400 with CDW/Excess Reduction, €200 with Zero Excess. Full Size/Premium/Luxury: €1,200, or €600 with Zero Excess. Special: €5,000.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Credit-card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact AMS amount is not published on the direct airport page and remains booking-specific.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security deposit/authorization is required on the renter's accepted payment card; the exact AMS amount is not published on the direct Schiphol page.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit varies by vehicle/category and booking.
- Minimum age
- 19
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit required. Minimum deposit for passenger cars is €250; the exact amount depends on vehicle class and excess. Airport pickup requires a credit card. | Conditional | 21 |
| Budget | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent Budget Netherlands pricing conditions link to a pre-authorization equal to estimated rental charges + €110; categories L/M require a second €2,500 pre-authorization on a premium credit card. | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit plus estimated rental cost. Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard: €600 with no damage waiver, €400 with CDW/Excess Reduction, €200 with Zero Excess. Full Size/Premium/Luxury: €1,200, or €600 with Zero Excess. Special: €5,000. | Not published | 18 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesCredit-card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact AMS amount is not published on the direct airport page and remains booking-specific. | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesA security deposit/authorization is required on the renter's accepted payment card; the exact AMS amount is not published on the direct Schiphol page. | Not published | 21 |
| SIXT | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit varies by vehicle/category and booking. | Not required | 19 |