Rental requirements for Avis at MAD
Madrid-Barajas Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at MAD?
- Conditional. Avis Spain accepts major payment cards but the public Madrid airport page does not publish a clean branch-specific debit-card yes/no. Maestro, JCB, Cirrus and prepaid cards are not accepted in Spain.
- How much is the Avis deposit at MAD?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on payment method and vehicle.
- Does Avis at MAD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at MAD?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on payment method and vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license, payment card used for the reservation, and valid photo ID/address evidence are required; some offices/vehicles may request additional proof or two payment cards.
- Some high-value vehicles require two payment cards and higher age/experience thresholds.
- 21+ in Spain; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver surcharge and some higher vehicle groups have stricter age requirements.
- The payment card name 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
Valid driver's license required for the full rental period; Spain minimum age guidance also requires at least 1 year of license history.
Passport
Valid photo identification such as a national ID card or passport is required; passport specifically is not mandatory when an accepted national ID is valid.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Foreign-license renters may need an IDP or translation depending on license language/script and local requirements.
Card in renter's name
The payment card name must match the main driver's license.
See all ID & document details4 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Valid photo ID and proof of identity/address are required; some offices may ask for additional proof beyond the driver's license.
Address match
Certain offices can request proof of address such as a recent utility bill or bank statement.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
Some vehicles can require two payment cards; some offices can request proof of address or other identity evidence.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Foreign-license renters may need IDP/translation support and valid photo identification.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Avis Spain accepts major payment cards but the public Madrid airport page does not publish a clean branch-specific debit-card yes/no. Maestro, JCB, Cirrus and prepaid cards are not accepted in Spain.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Spain pre-authorization is rental price + €200 minus any amount already prepaid; exact branch/vehicle exceptions can apply.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ in Spain; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver surcharge and some higher vehicle groups have stricter age requirements.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some high-value vehicles require two payment cards and higher age/experience thresholds.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Spain pre-authorization is rental price + €200 minus any amount already prepaid; exact branch/vehicle exceptions can apply.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A payment guarantee/pre-authorization is required; exact general MAD card hold is not cleanly published. Eligible cash rentals require an estimated rental amount plus 20% cash deposit.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Spain deposit policy: €500 base deposit for prepaid rentals; reduced to €300 with protection that lowers the damage excess, or €100 when protection reduces the excess to €0. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security authorization/deposit is required and works the same way for qualifying credit and debit cards; the exact Madrid amount is not published on the current public airport page.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit is the rental price + €200 under SIXT Spain rental information; higher-value vehicles can have different deposit/payment requirements.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesSpain pre-authorization is rental price + €200 minus any amount already prepaid; exact branch/vehicle exceptions can apply. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA payment guarantee/pre-authorization is required; exact general MAD card hold is not cleanly published. Eligible cash rentals require an estimated rental amount plus 20% cash deposit. | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesSpain deposit policy: €500 base deposit for prepaid rentals; reduced to €300 with protection that lowers the damage excess, or €100 when protection reduces the excess to €0. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized. | Not required | 21 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesA security authorization/deposit is required and works the same way for qualifying credit and debit cards; the exact Madrid amount is not published on the current public airport page. | Not required | 21 |
| National | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit is the rental price + €200 under SIXT Spain rental information; higher-value vehicles can have different deposit/payment requirements. | Not required | 18 |
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