Rental requirements for Europcar at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Europcar at AMS?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Europcar deposit at AMS?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on booking conditions.
- Does Europcar at AMS require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Europcar at AMS?
- Not published
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on booking
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
Not published
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license plus passport/ID card and a valid credit card in the main driver's name are required; some vehicles require two credit cards.
- Some vehicles require two compulsory credit cards, including a major credit card.
- The required credit card must be in the first and last name of the main driver; third-party cards are not accepted.
Information to confirm before pickup
- Europcar Netherlands states that minimum age depends on the rental location; the available official AMS source does not publish a location-specific minimum age.
Confirm these points directly with the rental location.
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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 is required at every rental and must meet applicable local holding-period rules.
Passport
An additional identification document is required, but it may be either a passport or an ID card; a passport specifically is not mandatory when an accepted ID card is presented.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Permit or official translation is required when applicable based on the license language/script; the original home-country license must also be presented.
Card in renter's name
The required credit card must be in the first and last name of the main driver; third-party cards are not accepted.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
A passport or national ID card is required in addition to the driver's license; the driver's license alone is not sufficient.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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 official translation depending on the license language/script and local rules.
View 3 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
The direct Amsterdam Airport page requires a major credit card in the main driver's name and explicitly states that debit, prepaid, Electron, Maestro and electronic cards are not accepted.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- Not published
Europcar Netherlands states that minimum age depends on the rental branch; the direct AMS page does not publish a branch-specific minimum age, so no numeric age is inferred.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some vehicles require two compulsory credit cards, including a major 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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