Which rental companies at YYZ accept debit cards?
Toronto Pearson International Airport ยท 8 rental companies compared
Quick answer
Alamo (Standard), Budget (Standard), Enterprise (Standard), Hertz (Standard) and National (Standard) accept them with conditions. Avis (Standard) does not accept debit cards. Requirements vary by rental company; check the details below.
Rental company rules at YYZ
- Debit card: Conditional
Alamo
Standard
Alamo serves YYZ; Canadian airport policy accepts only U.S. and international debit cards at pickup with a ticketed return itinerary, while Canadian debit cards are not accepted at airport pickup
Return flight: Conditional
Vehicle limits: Debit is limited by airport itinerary/card-origin rules; younger renters face vehicle-class restrictions
- Debit card: Not accepted
Avis
Standard
Debit cards are not accepted as the required credit credential at pickup at this location; they may be accepted for final payment subject to location terms
Return flight: Not published
Vehicle limits: Vehicle groups and renter age can change qualification requirements
- Debit card: Conditional
Budget
Standard
Budget Canada permits debit at many airport locations subject to qualification; proof of a return flight coinciding with the rental is required at most airport locations
Return flight: Conditional
Vehicle limits: Debit eligibility and vehicle eligibility vary by location and vehicle group
- Debit card: Conditional
Enterprise
Standard
Only U.S. and international Visa/Mastercard-branded debit cards are accepted at airport pickup, and only with a ticketed return travel itinerary; Canadian debit cards are not accepted at pickup
Return flight: Conditional
Vehicle limits: Debit qualification depends on airport itinerary requirements; younger renters face class restrictions
- Debit card: Not published
Europcar
Off-airport
Europcar is listed by Pearson as a near-airport rental provider, but a clear YYZ-specific debit-card acceptance rule was not published in the official sources captured
Return flight: Not published
Vehicle limits: Not published in the official YYZ sources reviewed.
- Debit card: Conditional
Hertz
Standard
Major debit cards may qualify subject to Hertz Canada conditions; airport debit rentals require proof of return airline travel and additional identification
Return flight: Conditional
Vehicle limits: Debit rentals are generally limited to Compact through Full Size vehicle groups; specialty/high-value categories may require a credit card
- Debit card: Conditional
National
Standard
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
Return flight: Conditional
Vehicle limits: 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 insurance verification without a ticketed itinerary
- Debit card: Not published
SIXT
Off-airport
SIXT serves Pearson from a near-airport location, but a clear YYZ-specific debit-card acceptance rule was not published in the official sources captured
Return flight: Not published
Vehicle limits: Payment and age eligibility can vary by vehicle category
All rental requirements at YYZ
