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Can you rent a car in Denmark with a debit card or Visa/Dankort?

Credit card or debit card for the deposit

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Short answer

Most car rental companies want to reserve the deposit on a credit card, and the card may have to be in the driver's name. A Visa/Dankort is normally treated as a debit card, so it is not necessarily accepted for the deposit. If you have no credit card, the company may require you to buy extra insurance before you get the car. Check before you book whether the same card must be used for the booking and at pickup.

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Why

  1. The deposit is a reservation on the card, not a payment.
  2. Debit cards are often refused for the deposit.
  3. Without a credit card you may have to pay for extra cover.

Details

Some European rental companies refuse Visa/Dankort for the deposit and then push you to buy extra insurance.

Tip

Read the payment terms of the company before you pay for the booking, not at the counter.

What may differ

Card rules differ by company, by country and sometimes by car category.

Common misconception

A Visa/Dankort is a credit card because it has the Visa logo.

What actually happens

A Visa/Dankort is a debit card, and many rental companies only accept a real credit card for the deposit.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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