Car rental requirements at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Compare debit-card rules, deposits, return-travel requirements and minimum ages for 6 rental companies at PHX.
6 rental companies compared
At a glance
Can you rent a car at PHX with a debit card?
All companies accept debit cards
How much is the rental car deposit at PHX?
From $200
Some companies require higher or variable holds.
Do you need a return flight to rent a car at PHX?
May be required
5 companies have return-travel conditions.
How old do you have to be to rent a car at PHX?
21–25
Varies by rental company.
Documents
A valid driver’s license is required.
Passport, permit, payment-card or proof-of-address requirements vary by rental company.
International renters
Additional documents may be required.
2 companies publish additional requirements.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
- Estimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Minimum age
- 25
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Pay at counter: up to $200
- Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Location/class-based deposit applies without return travel; exact PHX figure should be captured directly before publication
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- From $200
- Generally minimum $200; higher for high-value vehicles
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Avis | Accepted | $200–$300 depending on rental lengthEstimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250 | Conditional | 25 |
| Budget | Accepted | Pay at counter: up to $200Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | $300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$300 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| National | Accepted | Deposit variesLocation/class-based deposit applies without return travel; exact PHX figure should be captured directly before publication | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Accepted | From $200Generally minimum $200; higher for high-value vehicles | Conditional | 21 |