Guerin Portugal 2026: credit card always — what packs really do
Guerin, a big Portuguese brand, happily accepts debit cards and MB WAY for the payment — and then always demands a physical credit card for the deposit. The protection packages only reduce the blocked amount; they never remove the card requirement.
Last verified: 2026-07Key facts
- Pay with debit
- ✓ Yes
- Deposit with debit
- ✗ No
- Deposit (economy class)
- Physical credit card always. Packages only reduce the block (€600–1,000), plus €150 fuel + €50 tolls.
- Deposit-waiver cover
- No — covers reduce, never remove, the credit-card block.
- Verdict
- Won't work with a debit card, even though debit and MB WAY are fine for payment.
- Official T&C
- https://www.guerin.pt/
Deposit in detail
Packages reduce the credit-card block to €600–1,000 depending on level. On top come €150 for fuel and €50 for tolls.
Watch out for
- Don't confuse "pays by debit" with "deposits by debit" — Guerin is strictly the former.
- The extra fuel and toll deposits surprise people even with the top package — budget about €200 beyond the block.
- If you only have a debit card, choose Goldcar, Centauro or Record go instead.
Cancellation & no-show
Standard Guerin terms per rate. As everywhere: cancel in writing and keep proof if something goes wrong at the counter.
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Disclaimer
Rental conditions change frequently and companies' own documents sometimes contradict each other (see the Goldcar Lisbon Airport discrepancy). Everything on this page reflects the official terms and conditions as verified in July 2026. Always verify directly with the rental company before booking. This is practical guidance, not legal advice.