car hire in u.k

[debs21]

Trying to hire car for when we go back to the uk for a week but all asking for payment by credit card which we don't have. Not had this problem in the past. Some suggesting insurance needed to use a debit card. Can anyone help?

[Wee Stumpy]

It's a real pain Debs - everyone I tried wanted a credit card so when we go back permanently early next year I am having to keep my Bank account open here just so I can use the credit card I have!!

[trevnhil]

Debs. Phone the branch up that you want to use. Our preferred firm (Enterprise UK) say Credit Card, but will in fact accept a Debit Card. This is at Manchester.

Trev..

[Wee Stumpy]

Now that is interesting Trev because I also wish to use Enterprise who I used last time. I actually did ring them and I think it goes to a central call place but they were very helpful indeed because I am buying a car over in the UK so did not know exactly how long I would require the hire car for. She told me to book it through this call centre rather than on line and they can just mark it as necessary - this would be from Northumberland though not Manchester and I have to say never thought to ask them re credit card !!

[kazanddave]

Debs. Phone the branch up that you want to use. Our preferred firm (Enterprise UK) say Credit Card, but will in fact accept a Debit Card. This is at Manchester. Trev..

A few years ago we pre-booked a hire car through Expedia using our Debit card with Enterprise at Manchester. They wouldn't let us take a car without a credit card number, we tried the other hire companies in the building where they where base and had the same issue, we did get our money back from Expedia though.

[flybynite]

Book with a local car hire company,Keep away from the nationals,we hired a car in June and paid with a debit card .

[debs21]

Thankyou all for your replies. I contacted 'Indigo' via their online chatbox on the bottom right of the screen as used them a couple of years ago. Although when we tried to book through them online this time the issue of credit card etc came up . BUT when I discussed this with the online rep they said it was perfectly possible to use a debit card with them. No need for utility bills etc that others were asking for and so on. Really ,really helpful, got a call back within minutes from another employee and car all booked now,