Which rental companies at SJD accept debit cards?

Los Cabos International Airport · 8 rental companies compared

Quick answer

Hertz accepts debit cards. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, National and SIXT do not accept debit cards. Requirements vary by rental company; check the details below.

Rental company rules at SJD

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    Debit/check cards are not accepted at pickup. A credit card in the renter’s name is required.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: Authorization is $700 for many car classes, $900 for Premium, and $1,400 for Vans/SUVs/Specialty.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    A bank credit card in the renter’s name is required to start the rental. Debit may be used only for final payment at contract close.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: At SJD, LDW is optional for most groups but PDW is mandatory for groups J, XC, XG, XH, XI and XK.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    Current Budget Mexico requirements require a credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit; debit and cash are not accepted for the deposit.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: Requirements can vary by office and vehicle category; exact SJD category exceptions were not separately published.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    Debit cards are accepted only as final payment. A major credit card with available credit in the renter’s name is required at pickup.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: Authorization amount varies by vehicle and protection selection; debit does not qualify the rental at pickup.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    The SJD branch requires a major credit card in the main driver’s name; debit, prepaid, Electron, Maestro and e-cards are not accepted.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: Some vehicle categories require two credit cards and materially higher deposits/guarantees.

  • Debit card: Accepted

    Yes, conditional: at airport offices, debit is accepted when the renter arrives by air the same day and presents a boarding pass and return ticket; an additional security amount can apply.

    Return flight: Conditional

    Vehicle limits: Preauthorization and available protection options vary by vehicle class; some premium/specialty categories do not show LDW in the current retention table.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    Debit cards are accepted only as final payment. A major credit card with available credit in the renter’s name is required at pickup.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: Authorization varies by vehicle and protection selection; debit does not qualify the rental at pickup.

  • Debit card: Not accepted

    SIXT Mexico requires a credit card from an internationally recognized credit-card company; prepaid cards, checks and cash are not accepted for pickup qualification.

    Return flight: Not published

    Vehicle limits: The security authorization varies by vehicle category.

All rental requirements at SJD

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