Car hire credit card

[Meg]

I am hiring a car from Shetty's car hire however he asked me if i have a credit card, I don't and think it is too late to try and get one as I am arriving next Thursday, do you know whether this is a neccessity? I have asked him but he has not replied.

Thanks!

[Steve Wooler]

Hi Meg

Most car rental services take an imprint of your credit card to cover the security/insurance deposit, but then destroy it when the vehicle is returned undamaged. Without a card, you will need to leave a large cash deposit. I'm not sure how much that is.

I know Sheppy was on holiday last week and don't know if he's back yet. I would send him a reminder.

[Meg]

Many thanks Steve, you are extremely helpful!

[Meg]

I would be able to take one of my parents credit cards, or would this not be allowed?

[Steve Wooler]

Hi Meg

No - very risky!!!!!

[Meg]

Hee hee ah ok, they'll probabably be relieved that it isn't an option anyway!

[David Watkins]

Meg,do yu have a debit card from your current account......?if it is a visa debit card it will be accepted.BUT remember to budget your acount accordingly,
David

[Meg]

I do have a visa debit card! Should I check with Whatty before booking a car or shall I just assume that this will be okay? Thanks for letting me know!