Rental requirements for Enterprise at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Enterprise at AMS?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Enterprise deposit at AMS?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Enterprise at AMS require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Enterprise at AMS?
- 18
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
18
What you need before pickup
- Valid physical driver's license held for at least 1 year, valid photo ID, and a valid credit card in the renter's name are required.
- Renters ages 18-24 are excluded from Full-Size, Premium, Luxury and Special categories. Luxury and Special vehicles require two major credit cards in the main driver's name.
- 18+ for eligible categories; ages 18-24 pay €10/day up to €100 and cannot rent Full-Size, Premium, Luxury or Special. Age 25+ qualifies for all categories subject to other requirements.
- All payment cards presented must be in the renter's name; Luxury and Special vehicles require two major credit cards in the main driver's 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 full, valid physical driver's license held for at least 1 year is required; electronic or digital licenses are not accepted.
Passport
A passport is accepted, but the branch requires a valid photo ID and does not require a passport specifically when another government-issued photo ID is accepted.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An IDP is required when the driver's license is written in a language or characters different from those used in the country of hire; renters from countries outside the IDP agreement should carry a certified translation.
Card in renter's name
All payment cards presented must be in the renter's name; Luxury and Special vehicles require two major credit cards in the main driver's name.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
A valid photo ID, such as a passport or government-issued photo ID, is required in addition to the driver's license.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
Foreign-license renters may need an IDP or certified translation depending on the language/script and issuing country.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
The direct Schiphol branch payment policy requires a major credit card at pickup and states that debit cards are not accepted as a method of payment.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 18
18+ for eligible categories; ages 18-24 pay €10/day up to €100 and cannot rent Full-Size, Premium, Luxury or Special. Age 25+ qualifies for all categories subject to other requirements.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Renters ages 18-24 are excluded from Full-Size, Premium, Luxury and Special categories. Luxury and Special vehicles require two major credit cards in the main driver's name.
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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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