Rental requirements for National at BCN
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with National at BCN?
- Accepted
- How much is the National deposit at BCN?
- €400–€500. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does National at BCN require a return flight?
- Conditional: Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- What is the minimum age to rent from National at BCN?
- 21
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
€400–€500
Amount depends on vehicle
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- Barcelona airport serves deplaning customers; round-trip itinerary must show renter name and return date.
- Some large passenger vans, Premium, Luxury and Convertible groups require a credit card.
- 21+; renters under 25 pay a young-driver fee and are limited to eligible categories.
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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 details1 more document requirement · Some details 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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
- Accepted
Major Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit cards are accepted for eligible vehicle categories.
- Deposit / hold
- €400–€500
€200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo/full-size groups; some larger/premium categories require a credit-card deposit of €400-€500.
- Return flight
- Conditional
Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; renters under 25 pay a young-driver fee and are limited to eligible categories.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some large passenger vans, Premium, Luxury and Convertible groups require a credit card.
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- Not published
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Not published in the official Alamo Barcelona sources reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on vehicle, payment method and protection selection; exact amount is booking-specific.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not published
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Not published in the official Budget BCN source reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €400–€500
- €200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo vans; Full Size/Large Passenger Van and premium categories require credit-card deposits of €400-€500
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit amount varies by booking and vehicle category; exact amount was not published on the location page reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization/deposit varies by vehicle group and accepted-card combination.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €400–€500
- €200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo/full-size groups; some larger/premium categories require a credit-card deposit of €400-€500.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/preauthorization varies by vehicle category and payment method
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not published | Deposit variesNot published in the official Alamo Barcelona sources reviewed. | Conditional | Not published |
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on vehicle, payment method and protection selection; exact amount is booking-specific. | Not published | Not published |
| Budget | Not published | Deposit variesNot published in the official Budget BCN source reviewed. | Not published | Not published |
| Enterprise | Accepted | €400–€500€200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo vans; Full Size/Large Passenger Van and premium categories require credit-card deposits of €400-€500 | Conditional | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit amount varies by booking and vehicle category; exact amount was not published on the location page reviewed. | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization/deposit varies by vehicle group and accepted-card combination. | Not published | Not published |
| National | Accepted | €400–€500€200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo/full-size groups; some larger/premium categories require a credit-card deposit of €400-€500. | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/preauthorization varies by vehicle category and payment method | Not published | 18 |
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