Rental requirements for Budget at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Budget at AMS?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Budget deposit at AMS?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Budget at AMS require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Budget at AMS?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- A valid driver's license held for at least 1 year and an accepted credit card are required under the published Netherlands pricing conditions.
- Higher vehicle categories can require two credit cards, including a premium card for categories L and M.
- 21+ under the Netherlands pricing conditions; drivers under 25 are subject to a young-driver surcharge of €20/day, capped at 10 charged days.
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ID & documents to bring
A valid driver's license is required.
Some other document requirements are not published.
See all ID & document detailsSome additional requirements are not published.
Passport
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Card in renter's name
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Second ID
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Budget's current Netherlands pricing page links to pricing conditions that require a credit card for passenger-car pickup qualification. The current legal notice also states the deposit is authorized on a credit card.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ under the Netherlands pricing conditions; drivers under 25 are subject to a young-driver surcharge of €20/day, capped at 10 charged days.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Higher vehicle categories can require two credit cards, including a premium card for categories L and M.
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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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Sources & corrections
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