What methods of payment are accepted by Europcar for vehicle rental ?
Europcar accepts all major Credit Cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Card across our Australian and New Zealand car hire network. Payment by debit card is acceptable in limited circumstances and payment by any of these means requires a bond to be paid at the start of rental. Personal and travellers' cheques are never acceptable. You should check with the rental station that your proposed means of payment is acceptable to us before signing the rental contract.
As of 1st July 2010 EFT Cards and Letters of Authority are no longer accepted methods.
Debit cards can only be accepted on passenger vehicles, with the exception for our minivan (PVAR and IVAR) categories.
Online
Only credit card and debit card types listed above can be used to purchase online.
Reservations Centre
Credit card and debit card types listed above can be used. Payment via Motorpass or Motorcharge is not accepted in New Zealand.
Stations
Credit card and debit card types listed above can be used as well as cash. Payment can also be made via Motorpass or Motorcharge, debit cards and cash (available for payment on return of vehicle only). Any pre authorisations of deposits will be finalised at the end of the rental
At the start of rental there must be sufficient funds available on the nominated credit / debit card to cover the rental charges and any relevant bond applicable. When collecting the vehicle the credit / debit card holder needs to be present. For more information on this procedure, please contact our reservation centre on 1300 13 13
Please contact our reservation centre on 1300 13 13 90 to find out more.
Europcar Australia and New Zealand will not accept personal cheques as a means of payment for the rental.
Europcar states that if payment is by Debit card or Cash the renter must also reduce their loss damage waiver.
