Rental car deposits and holds at YYZ

Toronto Pearson International Airport · 8 rental companies compared

Quick answer

Deposit requirements vary by rental company at YYZ. Published standard or minimum holds start at C$200. Some rental companies publish higher or variable holds based on the vehicle, payment method or protection selected.

Deposits by rental company at YYZ

Alamo
Standard
Deposit varies
Exact YYZ Alamo deposit amount was not published in the official location material captured; Canadian airport policy requires sufficient qualifying funds and can require an additional deposit when no ticketed itinerary is presented
Avis
Standard
Deposit varies
Credit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater
Budget
Standard
Deposit varies
Exact YYZ debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured
Enterprise
Standard
C$200–C$850 by vehicle category
Exact YYZ deposit amount was not published in the captured location page; Enterprise Canada states renters without a ticketed return itinerary need a credit card plus a deposit between CAD $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class
Europcar
Off-airport
Deposit varies
Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material
Hertz
Standard
Deposit varies
Hertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YYZ authorization may vary
National
Standard
C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
SIXT
Off-airport
Deposit varies
Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material

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