Rental requirements for Europcar at SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Europcar at SJD?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Europcar deposit at SJD?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle and protection selection.
- Does Europcar at SJD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Europcar at SJD?
- 18
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle and protection
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
18
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver’s license, passport/ID card and qualifying credit card are required; some vehicle classes can require two credit cards.
- Some vehicle categories require two credit cards and materially higher deposits/guarantees.
- Provider-country policy: 18+; drivers under 25 incur a young-driver charge. The exact SJD page does not publish a stricter age override.
- The SJD branch requires a major credit card in the main driver’s first and last name; some vehicle groups can require two credit cards.
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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 valid driver’s license from the country of residence is required.
Passport
The SJD branch requires a passport or ID card in addition to the driver’s license; passport is one accepted identity document rather than universally the only option.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Licence is mandatory if the normal license is in a different language from the rental country and/or uses characters that cannot be read locally.
Card in renter's name
The SJD branch requires a major credit card in the main driver’s first and last name; some vehicle groups can require two credit cards.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
An additional identity document such as passport or ID card is required; the driver’s license alone is not sufficient.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
If declining LDW/CDW while relying on credit-card coverage, Europcar Mexico requires a bank-issued letter confirming the LDW benefit with verifiable contact details.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Foreign renters may need an IDP/official translation depending on the license language/script.
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Mexico insurance & counter costs
Required liability is not the same as optional damage protection. Booking channel can change what is already included.
What coverage is required at pickup?
If you booked a current direct Europcar Mexico Basic-or-higher package, required liability plus CDW/theft are already included. If your booking does not include them, TPL is mandatory, and declining CDW with credit-card coverage requires a bank letter plus a very large guarantee; if you cannot meet the guarantee, CDW becomes mandatory.
Third-party liability
Europcar Mexico publishes mandatory TPL/PLI up to 250,000 MXN. Current direct Basic package includes it; other rates may charge it separately unless expressly included.
Damage protection (CDW / LDW)
Deposit impact
Basic cover: With CDW on the current published class table: roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN. Without CDW: roughly 170,000-400,000 MXN for the listed classes.
Fuller protection: Depends on the selected protection package and vehicle category; higher protection can reduce the required guarantee.
Deposit differs with basic required cover versus fuller protection — see details.
See insurance & counter-cost detailsCredit-card coverage, outside liability proof, deposits, optional products and sources
Credit-card damage coverage
Extra counter coverage
Deposit with basic / required cover
With CDW on the current published class table: roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN. Without CDW: roughly 170,000-400,000 MXN for the listed classes.
Deposit with fuller protection
Depends on the selected protection package and vehicle category; higher protection can reduce the required guarantee.
Liability details
TPL/PLI is mandatory. It is included in certain rates, including the current direct Basic package, but Europcar says it must be paid in addition to the daily rate unless the rate expressly states it is included. Third-party travel-site liability is not accepted.
Damage waiver details
LDW/CDW is optional when the renter can prove qualifying credit-card coverage and provide the required guarantee. If the card cannot support the required guarantee, Europcar says LDW/CDW becomes mandatory. Current direct Basic package includes CDW/theft with a deductible.
Outside liability proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Optional counter products
Direct packages include protection layers and upgrades can reduce deductibles. Declining LDW/CDW requires bank proof of credit-card coverage and a very large guarantee.
Booking channel
Booking channel matters materially. Direct Europcar Mexico packages can include PLI/CDW/theft; third-party/OTA rates can have different inclusions and must be checked in the confirmation.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- 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.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Deposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 18
Provider-country policy: 18+; drivers under 25 incur a young-driver charge. The exact SJD page does not publish a stricter age override.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some vehicle categories require two credit cards and materially higher deposits/guarantees.
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- Not accepted
- Deposit
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle
- Credit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime).
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Preauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not accepted | $700–$1,400 by vehicleCredit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Avis | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime). | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW. | Not published | 18 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesPreauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit. | Conditional | 18 |
| National | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group. | Not published | 21 |
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