Rental requirements for Hertz at NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Hertz at NCE?
- Conditional. Hertz's France debit-card page says debit cards are accepted at all French locations, while its France rental-restrictions page says a major credit card is generally required for the security deposit. Debit therefore remains Conditional at NCE.
- How much is the Hertz deposit at NCE?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Hertz at NCE require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Hertz at NCE?
- 19
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
19
What you need before pickup
- Valid national driver's license held at least 12 months, valid identity document/passport, and qualifying payment card in the main driver's name required.
- Higher vehicle groups require longer license tenure and can have higher minimum-age/payment requirements.
- 19+ under current Hertz France rental conditions; minimum age varies by vehicle/location and young-driver fees generally apply under 25.
- The qualifying card must be in the main driver's name; third-party cards are not accepted.
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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 national driver's license held for at least 12 months; digital, damaged, provisional or lost/stolen declarations are not accepted.
Passport
A passport or official identity document is required in addition to the driver's license; a passport specifically is not mandatory for every renter.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
For non-EU licenses not issued in Roman script, an IDP or official translation is mandatory in addition to the original license; other country-specific exceptions apply.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying card must be in the main driver's name; third-party cards are not accepted.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Valid identity document or passport 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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
Foreigners resident in France for more than one year need a French or other EU-issued driver's license under the NCE branch guidance.
Foreign renters
Non-EU renters can require an IDP or official translation depending on script/country; special certification rules apply to some licenses.
View 4 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Hertz's France debit-card page says debit cards are accepted at all French locations, while its France rental-restrictions page says a major credit card is generally required for the security deposit. Debit therefore remains Conditional at NCE.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
A security pre-authorization is required on the qualifying card; Hertz states it is at least the estimated rental charges, with exact amount depending on vehicle/payment/location.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 19
19+ under current Hertz France rental conditions; minimum age varies by vehicle/location and young-driver fees generally apply under 25.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Higher vehicle groups require longer license tenure and can have higher minimum-age/payment requirements.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €500–€1,000
- Pre-authorization required. Current France pricing materials state estimated rental charges + €200 for standard qualification, with additional €500–€1,000 authorizations for certain higher vehicle groups.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A card pre-authorization is required at pickup; the amount depends on rental estimate and vehicle/category. Exact Nice Airport amount is not cleanly published in current branch terms.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- France deposit policy updated May 2026: €500 for standard passenger cars; €800 for vans/Keddy/FUN; premium groups require €1,000, €1,500 or €2,500 depending on category. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security pre-authorization is required on the qualifying card; Hertz states it is at least the estimated rental charges, with exact amount depending on vehicle/payment/location.
- Minimum age
- 19
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization equals rental amount + €300 for standard groups, +€500 for higher groups, +€750 for premium groups, and +€2,000 for sports/luxury groups.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| Avis | Accepted | €500–€1,000Pre-authorization required. Current France pricing materials state estimated rental charges + €200 for standard qualification, with additional €500–€1,000 authorizations for certain higher vehicle groups. | Not published | 18 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA card pre-authorization is required at pickup; the amount depends on rental estimate and vehicle/category. Exact Nice Airport amount is not cleanly published in current branch terms. | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesFrance deposit policy updated May 2026: €500 for standard passenger cars; €800 for vans/Keddy/FUN; premium groups require €1,000, €1,500 or €2,500 depending on category. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized. | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesA security pre-authorization is required on the qualifying card; Hertz states it is at least the estimated rental charges, with exact amount depending on vehicle/payment/location. | Not published | 19 |
| National | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization equals rental amount + €300 for standard groups, +€500 for higher groups, +€750 for premium groups, and +€2,000 for sports/luxury groups. | Not required | 18 |
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Sources & corrections
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