Rental requirements for Alamo at YVR
Vancouver International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Alamo at YVR?
- Conditional. Only U.S. and international debit cards are accepted at airport pickup, and only with a ticketed return travel itinerary; Canadian debit cards are not accepted at pickup
- How much is the Alamo deposit at YVR?
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
- Does Alamo at YVR require a return flight?
- Conditional: Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Alamo at YVR?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
C$400–C$850
By vehicle category
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- Name/address on license must match current home address; spouse/domestic partner is the only additional driver on a debit-secured rental
- Ages 21-24 limited to Economy-Full Size cars, Cargo/Minivans, Pickup Trucks and Compact/Small/Standard SUVs up to 5 passengers; listed luxury classes require additional insurance verification without a return itinerary
- 21+; CAD $20/day young-driver surcharge ages 21-24
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ID & documents to bring
A valid driver's license is required.
Some other document requirements are not published.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Passport
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Card in renter's name
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Second ID
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Address match
Name/address on license must match current home address; spouse/domestic partner is the only additional driver on a debit-secured rental
Return / onward travel
Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Only U.S. and international debit cards are accepted at airport pickup, and only with a ticketed return travel itinerary; Canadian debit cards are not accepted at pickup
- Deposit / hold
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
- Return flight
- Conditional
Official branch/payment policy requires return-travel proof in specified rental conditions.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; CAD $20/day young-driver surcharge ages 21-24
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Ages 21-24 limited to Economy-Full Size cars, Cargo/Minivans, Pickup Trucks and Compact/Small/Standard SUVs up to 5 passengers; listed luxury classes require additional insurance verification without a return itinerary
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- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
- CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Credit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Exact YVR debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
- CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
Off-airport
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Exact YVR Europcar deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the official sources captured
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Hertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YVR authorization may vary
- Minimum age
- 20
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
- CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not published
Off-airport
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YVR-specific material
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Branch | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Standard | Conditional | C$400–C$850 by vehicle categoryCAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Avis | Standard | Not accepted | Deposit variesCredit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Standard | Conditional | Deposit variesExact YVR debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured | Conditional | 21 |
| Enterprise | Standard | Conditional | C$400–C$850 by vehicle categoryCAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Europcar | Off-airport | Not accepted | Deposit variesExact YVR Europcar deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the official sources captured | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Standard | Conditional | Deposit variesHertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YVR authorization may vary | Conditional | 20 |
| National | Standard | Conditional | C$400–C$850 by vehicle categoryCAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Off-airport | Not published | Deposit variesDeposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YVR-specific material | Not published | 21 |
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