Rental requirements for Hertz at AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Hertz at AMS?
- Conditional. Hertz Netherlands states that Visa/Mastercard debit cards are accepted at all Hertz locations in the Netherlands, but the direct Schiphol page is credit-card-forward. Debit is therefore kept Conditional rather than generalized as an unconditional Yes.
- How much is the Hertz deposit at AMS?
- Deposit varies
- Does Hertz at AMS require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Hertz at AMS?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license plus passport or national ID and an accepted debit/credit card in the main driver's name are required under Hertz Netherlands guidance.
- Vehicle eligibility varies by age; some premium vehicles require age 25+ and can require two credit cards.
- 25+ standard threshold at Schiphol; certain vehicles are available from age 21 with a young-driver surcharge.
- The accepted debit or credit card used for the booking/pickup must be 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 valid driver's license is required; Hertz Netherlands guidance states it should generally have been held for at least 1 year.
Passport
Hertz Netherlands requires a valid passport or national identity card; a passport is not the only accepted identity document.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Permit is required where applicable based on the renter's license and issuing country; it supplements rather than replaces the original license.
Card in renter's name
The accepted debit or credit card used for the booking/pickup must be in the main driver's name.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
A valid passport or national identity card 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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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 renters may need an International Driving Permit depending on the license/issuing country and must present accepted identity documentation.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Hertz Netherlands states that Visa/Mastercard debit cards are accepted at all Hertz locations in the Netherlands, but the direct Schiphol page is credit-card-forward. Debit is therefore kept Conditional rather than generalized as an unconditional Yes.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
25+ standard threshold at Schiphol; certain vehicles are available from age 21 with a young-driver surcharge.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Vehicle eligibility varies by age; some premium vehicles require age 25+ and can require two credit cards.
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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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