Rental requirements for Avis at FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at FRA?
- Accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at FRA?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on booking conditions.
- Does Avis at FRA require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated for Frankfurt Airport in the current Avis Germany branch/payment terms.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at FRA?
- 21
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on booking
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Some debit/card types trigger additional identity, security, license and credit checks plus proof of residence.
- Under-25 renters are restricted to specified vehicle groups. Some premium/high-value vehicles may require one or two credit cards.
- 21+ at Frankfurt Airport with at least 6 months of license history; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee and have class restrictions.
- A credit check may be performed.
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- The name on the payment card must match the main driver's license.
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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 driver's license is required and generally must have been held for at least 6 months; some vehicle groups require longer.
Passport
International rentals require photo identification; accepted examples include a passport or qualifying driver's license/ID depending on renter status.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Foreign licenses that are not readable under the Germany rental terms may require an international permit or certified translation; the original license must also be presented.
Card in renter's name
The name on the payment card must match the main driver's license.
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Second ID
Additional identification can be required depending on payment method and renter profile; some debit-card types require extra identity checks and proof of residence.
Address match
Some debit/card types require proof of residence in addition to payment/identity checks.
Return / onward travel
No return-itinerary requirement is stated for Frankfurt Airport in the current Avis Germany branch/payment terms.
Additional proof
Depending on payment type, Avis may require proof of residence and additional identity/security/credit checks.
Local renters
Certain card types can require proof of residence under Germany-specific payment terms.
Foreign renters
International renters may need additional photo ID and license translation/IDP support depending on the license.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Accepted
The direct Frankfurt Airport page states that Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners/Discover debit, credit or charge cards are accepted, subject to vehicle/card restrictions.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
A pre-authorization/deposit is required. Exact amount varies by payment card and booking; Maestro, V-Pay and Visa Electron rentals require additional checks and at least €200 deposit plus expected rental charges.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated for Frankfurt Airport in the current Avis Germany branch/payment terms.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ at Frankfurt Airport with at least 6 months of license history; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee and have class restrictions.
- Credit check
- May apply
- Vehicle restrictions
- Under-25 renters are restricted to specified vehicle groups. Some premium/high-value vehicles may require one or two credit cards.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large Passenger Van, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A pre-authorization/deposit is required. Exact amount varies by payment card and booking; Maestro, V-Pay and Visa Electron rentals require additional checks and at least €200 deposit plus expected rental charges.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact Frankfurt amount is not clearly published in current public branch terms and remains booking/location-specific.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Germany deposit policy: €300 deposit for prepaid rentals; if not prepaid, rental price + €300 is authorized. With protection reducing damage excess to €0, Germany deposit is reduced to €100.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization depends on vehicle and booking.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security deposit is pre-authorized on the card at pickup; the exact amount depends on vehicle category and booking/location.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large Passenger Van, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| Avis | Accepted | Deposit variesA pre-authorization/deposit is required. Exact amount varies by payment card and booking; Maestro, V-Pay and Visa Electron rentals require additional checks and at least €200 deposit plus expected rental charges. | Not required | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact Frankfurt amount is not clearly published in current public branch terms and remains booking/location-specific. | Not published | Not published |
| Enterprise | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesGermany deposit policy: €300 deposit for prepaid rentals; if not prepaid, rental price + €300 is authorized. With protection reducing damage excess to €0, Germany deposit is reduced to €100. | Not required | 18 |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization depends on vehicle and booking. | Not required | Not published |
| National | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesA security deposit is pre-authorized on the card at pickup; the exact amount depends on vehicle category and booking/location. | Not required | 18 |
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