Rental requirements for Avis at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at AMS?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at AMS?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Avis at AMS require a return flight?
- Conditional: Foreign residents must provide either a return ticket or proof of the address where they are staying in the Netherlands.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at AMS?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Foreign residents must provide either a return ticket or proof of the address where they are staying in the Netherlands.
- Valid driver's license held at least 1 year. Netherlands residents must also provide recent proof of address; foreign residents must provide a passport plus a return ticket or proof of their Netherlands stay address.
- Renters under 25 are limited to specified eligible vehicle classes; airport pickup requires a credit card.
- 21+ in the Netherlands; renters under 25 have a restricted passenger-car selection.
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- All payment cards must be in the main driver's name; airport pickup requires a credit card.
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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 held for at least 1 year is required.
Passport
Foreign residents must present a valid passport. Netherlands residents instead provide a valid driver's license plus qualifying proof of address.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
A valid international driving permit is required if the original driver's license is written in a non-Western script.
Card in renter's name
All payment cards must be in the main driver's name; airport pickup requires a credit card.
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Second ID
Foreign residents must present a passport in addition to the driver's license; Netherlands residents provide qualifying proof of address rather than a second photo ID.
Address match
Netherlands residents must provide qualifying proof of address no more than 30 days old; foreign residents may provide proof of their Netherlands stay address instead of a return ticket.
Return / onward travel
Foreign residents must provide either a return ticket or proof of the address where they are staying in the Netherlands.
Additional proof
Netherlands residents need recent proof of address. Foreign residents need a passport plus either a return ticket or proof of their Netherlands stay address.
Local renters
Netherlands residents must provide qualifying proof of address dated within 30 days.
Foreign renters
Foreign residents must present a valid passport plus a return ticket or proof of the address where they are staying in the Netherlands; IDP rules apply for non-Western scripts.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Avis Netherlands states that airport branches require payment by credit card; debit cards cannot be used for the deposit/pre-authorization at airport locations.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Conditional
Foreign residents must provide either a return ticket or proof of the address where they are staying in the Netherlands.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ in the Netherlands; renters under 25 have a restricted passenger-car selection.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Renters under 25 are limited to specified eligible vehicle classes; airport pickup requires a credit card.
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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 |
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