Europcar Portugal 2026: deposit rules — credit cards only

Europcar takes debit cards for the online payment, but the deposit is credit-card-only: Mastercard, Visa, Amex or Diners. No cover changes that.

Key facts

Deposit in detail

€300 deposit on prepaid reservations; the excess reaches €2,300 for economy cars unless you buy extra coverage. Debit, prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted for the deposit.

Watch out for

• The desk checks the card's printed name against the main driver — someone else's credit card won't fly.
• The €2,300 excess makes third-party excess insurance tempting — remember it reimburses later; the block still lands on your credit card.
• Debit-card users: book with Goldcar, Centauro or Record go instead.

Cancellation & no-show

Standard Europcar cancellation per rate; refusal at the counter follows the same playbook — written cancellation the same day, then chargeback if needed.

Other companies at Lisbon Airport

• Goldcar
• Centauro
• Record go
• Sixt
• Cael
• Guerin
• OK Mobility