mickeyd
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I have never tried to use a debit card to rent a car, in fact I never considered it. Probably a good idea to not use it.
http://www.bankrate.com/nltrack/news/cc/20061122_debit_card_car_rental_a1.asp
Most of the major rental companies require a credit card to initiate the rental, even if a debit card will be used to make payment upon return of the car. And most companies will accept only a co-branded Discover, Visa or MasterCard debit card.
Those companies that do allow a rental with a debit card often put an authorization hold on the debit card during the rental, usually between $300 and $500. Yes, the unused funds will be returned to your account after you return the car, but it might take up to two weeks for the funds to be released back to your account.
http://www.bankrate.com/nltrack/news/cc/20061122_debit_card_car_rental_a1.asp