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Help with car hire please!

Is it possible to get car hire without the use of a major credit card?
Were planning on going florida this year but my dad(who is going to be the driver) cannot get a credit card, and all car hires i looked at only accept credit cards for deposit...also the driver has to have it in his name also! So i couldnt get a credit card and use it.
Is there any car hire out there that does not require a deposit or at least a work-around?

Many thanks
:beer:

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  • slopemaster
    slopemaster Posts: 1,584 Forumite
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    Well, if you drive can't you hire in your name, with CC in your name, and put dad as second driver?
  • old_motters
    old_motters Posts: 292 Forumite
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    Well, if you drive can't you hire in your name, with CC in your name, and put dad as second driver?

    As long as the OP is 25 or older, should be fine. Under 25s either can't rent cars or get gouged for the privilege, I can't remember which.
  • I'll have to get my brother to do that as im only 21. Does it cost allot more to do this tho?
  • old_motters
    old_motters Posts: 292 Forumite
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    I'll have to get my brother to do that as im only 21. Does it cost allot more to do this tho?

    A second driver shouldn't cost any more but I would check with the hire company.
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