Rental car deposits and holds at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport · 6 rental companies compared
Quick answer
The available official sources do not publish a single deposit amount for AMS. Check the rental company's requirements before pickup.
Deposits by rental company at AMS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Deposit varies
Deposit varies by vehicle/category and booking.