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Cheap Car Rental Worldwide with No Deposit & No Credit Card

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  • No Deposit
  • No Credit Card
  • Full Insurance
  • Free Cancellation

Car rental worldwide from local companies

AwayCars compares cheap car rental from local rental companies in 64 countries, with pick-up in 131 cities and at 107 airports. Many cars come with no deposit, no credit card (pay by debit card or cash) and full insurance with zero excess. You pay 15–20% online to book and the rest to the rental company at pick-up.

64countries
131cities
107airports
€3per day, lowest live deal
15–20%paid online to book

Popular destinations

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Where is car rental cheapest?

The cheapest countries for car rental are Bulgaria, Albania and Croatia, at about €23–€27 per day on average over the year. Iceland is the most expensive, at about €78 per day.

  1. Car rental Bulgaria€23avg/day · cheapest in January (€17)
  2. Car rental Albania€27avg/day · cheapest in January (€18)
  3. Car rental Croatia€27avg/day · cheapest in January (€20)
  4. Car rental Cyprus€28avg/day · cheapest in January (€20)
  5. Car rental Turkey€31avg/day · cheapest in February (€20)
  6. Car rental Montenegro€31avg/day · cheapest in January (€20)

Yearly average price per day, all car classes, from local rental companies. Updated October 2026.

Car rental prices by country

Average price per day from the cheapest to the busiest month, from local rental companies. Updated October 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent a car?

Car rental is cheapest in January, February and March, when prices are about 22% below the yearly average. July and August are the most expensive months, about 23% above average, so book early for summer.

Price index by month across 12 countries with published averages (100 = yearly average). Each destination page shows its own monthly prices.

Popular airports for car rental

Meet & greet in arrivals or a free shuttle, with no-deposit cars at most airports.

Choose your car worldwide

Every class from local companies. Tap a type to see live prices.

Why book with AwayCars

  • Local companiesOften cheaper and more flexible than the big brands
  • Pay 15–20% nowThe rest at pick-up
  • Every car typeMini, economy, SUV, 7-seater, convertible, premium
  • Flexible paymentCredit card, debit card or cash, by company
  • Where you need itAirport, office, hotel or port delivery
  • ExtrasChild seats, second driver, unlimited mileage
  • Insurance optionsTPL, CDW and full coverage with low or zero excess
  • No hidden feesThe full price is shown before you book

Car rental by region

Car rental in Africa & the islands

Morocco, Tunisia and island destinations such as Mauritius and the Seychelles, where a car is the easiest way to explore.

Car rental in Oceania

New Zealand and Fiji, where driving yourself is the best way to see the country.

No Deposit, No Credit Card, Full Insurance

The three things travellers ask for most, from local companies that are more flexible than the big brands.

No Deposit

Nothing blocked on your card, and a faster return. Low-deposit cars when zero isn't available.

No Credit Card

Pay with a debit card or cash at many companies. The payment methods are shown on every car.

Full Insurance

Full coverage with zero excess on many offers, with the terms shown before you pay.

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Car rental questions and answers

Do I pay the full rental price when I book?

No. You pay a small advance online, usually 15–20% of the total, and the rest to the rental company when you pick up the car.

Can I rent a car with no deposit?

Yes, in many destinations. Use the “No deposit” filter in the search. These cars are popular, so book early in high season.

Can I rent a car without a credit card?

Often, yes. Many local companies accept a debit card or cash. The payment methods are shown on each car.

What is AwayCars?

AwayCars is a car rental comparison site. It shows cars from local rental companies in 64 countries, 131 cities and 107 airports, with no-deposit, no-credit-card and full-insurance options. We don't rent cars ourselves; bookings are made with our booking partner and the rental company.

Where is car rental cheapest?

Among the countries with published averages, Bulgaria, Albania and Croatia are the cheapest, at about €23–€27 per day over the year. Low-season deals can be much lower, from about €3 per day in Greece.

When is the cheapest time to rent a car?

Usually January, February and March. July and August are the most expensive months in most of Europe, so book early for summer.

Is full insurance available?

Most cars include basic cover (TPL and CDW), and many offer full coverage with zero excess.

Can I return the car in another city?

Yes, where the company allows it. Choose a different drop-off location in the search.

Can I pick up the car at the airport?

Yes. Many companies meet you in the arrivals hall, others use a free shuttle to a nearby office. Add your flight number so they can track delays.

Can I cancel for free?

Many offers have free cancellation. The cancellation terms are shown on each car before you book.

What documents do I need?

Your passport or ID, your driving licence and the booking voucher. Some countries also need an International Driving Permit, which is shown in the booking terms.

What is the minimum age to rent a car?

Usually 21 with at least one year of driving experience. Some companies ask for 23–25 or add a young-driver fee.

Can I take the car to another country?

Only if the rental company allows it. Ask for cross-border permission when you book, as some companies forbid it or charge a fee.