Understanding how payments work when you book through Localrent: what you pay online, what goes to the rental company, and how deposits are handled.
When you book through Localrent, the payment happens in two stages. You pay a booking advance online to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance gets settled directly with the rental company when you collect the vehicle, as stated in your voucher. This split-payment model is standard across local suppliers listed on Localrent.
| Payment Stage | Recipient | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Booking advance | Localrent (online) | Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard) |
| Balance | Rental company (at pick-up) | Card or cash (check voucher) |
| Deposit (if required) | Rental company (at pick-up) | Card hold or cash (check voucher) |
Localrent accepts credit and debit cards for the initial booking advance. Visa and Mastercard go through without issues. The system processes your card payment instantly, and you receive a voucher by email within minutes. This advance secures your booking with the local company.
Visa and Mastercard credit cards accepted for booking advance. Charged immediately when you complete the reservation through the Localrent widget.
Visa and Mastercard debit cards work for the online advance. Some rental companies also accept debit cards at pick-up for balance and deposit.
Card details are handled through encrypted payment gateways. Your voucher includes all payment terms and what remains to be paid at the counter.
The voucher tells you exactly how much is left to pay when you collect your vehicle. Most companies accept both card and cash for this balance, though some prefer one over the other. Check your voucher for the specific company's accepted methods. In destinations like UAE and Thailand, cash payments are common. In Cyprus and Georgia, card payments dominate.
Not all bookings require a deposit at pick-up. Some local companies listed on Localrent offer no-deposit terms, which you can filter for when searching. When a deposit is required, it typically means a hold on your credit card or a cash amount that gets returned after you bring the car back in the same condition. The deposit amount and method are always spelled out in your voucher before you arrive.
Conditions and coverage details determine whether a deposit applies. Companies set their own policies based on vehicle class, insurance package, and driver profile. Use the no-deposit filter in the Localrent widget if you want to avoid holds altogether.
Refund terms for the booking advance depend on the specific offer you choose. Each listing on Localrent shows its cancellation policy before you confirm. Some offers allow free cancellation up to a certain point, while others are non-refundable but come at a lower rate. Read the terms during booking. If you cancel within the allowed window, the advance gets refunded to your original payment card.
Note: The balance paid to the rental company at pick-up follows their own refund policy, not Localrent's. If you shorten your rental or return early, settlements happen directly with the supplier according to the contract in your voucher.
Yes, Visa and Mastercard debit cards are accepted for the online booking advance. The charge processes immediately when you confirm your reservation through the Localrent widget.
Most companies accept both card and cash for the remaining balance. Your voucher specifies which methods the particular supplier accepts, so check the document you receive after booking.
No, the deposit is only required at pick-up if the rental company requests one. The online payment is the booking advance. Deposit conditions, if any, are listed in your voucher and handled directly with the supplier at their counter.
The Localrent search results show whether an offer includes no-deposit terms. You can filter for these offers specifically. Your voucher will also state clearly if a deposit hold or cash amount is needed when you collect the vehicle.
Refunds depend on the cancellation policy of the specific offer you booked. Free cancellation offers allow refunds up to a stated deadline. Non-refundable offers do not return the advance payment. Always review the terms before confirming your reservation.