Hire a Car in Antalya Without a Credit Card or Deposit
The majority of car hire companies operating in Turkey — whether at Antalya Airport, in the city centre or online — require a credit card at the point of collection. The card is not just used for payment. It is used to hold a security deposit, typically ranging from €200 to €1,000 depending on the vehicle category, which is blocked against your available credit for the duration of the hire period. For many travellers, particularly those without a credit card or those who prefer not to have a large sum tied up during their holiday, this is a significant inconvenience.
Antalya Car Hire operates without this requirement entirely.
What Does No Deposit Car Hire Actually Mean?
When we say no deposit, we mean precisely that. No amount is held against your card, frozen in your account or requested as a cash guarantee. You pay for your hire — by cash or debit card — at the point of delivery. When the vehicle is returned in the same condition it was collected, the transaction is complete. There is nothing to reclaim and no waiting period for a refund.
This is not a promotional offer or a condition that applies only to specific vehicles. It is the standard arrangement for every hire across our entire fleet — economy cars, SUVs, 7-seaters, convertibles and luxury saloons.
Why Do Most Car Hire Companies Require a Deposit?
The security deposit model exists primarily to protect hire companies against damage, fuel shortfalls and late returns. It also, candidly, functions as a revenue mechanism — excess charges, fuel penalties and minor damage fees are frequently applied against blocked deposits in ways that are difficult for the customer to dispute after the fact.
Franchise-based car hire companies operating at Antalya Airport are bound by their parent company’s policies, which almost always include deposit requirements and excess insurance products. Purchasing an excess waiver product — which reduces or eliminates your liability for damage — typically costs an additional €10 to €20 per day on top of the base hire rate.
Antalya Car Hire is an independent, locally operated company with no franchise obligations. Full CASCO insurance with zero franchise is included in every hire rate. There is no excess, no waiver to purchase and no deposit to provide.
Is No Deposit Car Hire Available for All Vehicles?
Yes. The no deposit policy applies to every vehicle in our fleet without exception. Whether you are hiring an economy car for a week in Lara or a BMW 520 for a corporate trip to Belek, the same conditions apply. Payment by cash or debit card on delivery. No security hold. No credit card required.
What About Insurance?
Every Antalya Car Hire vehicle is covered by full CASCO insurance. This is comprehensive motor insurance covering damage to the hire vehicle in the event of an accident, regardless of fault. The franchise — the amount the driver would be liable for in a standard policy — is zero. You are fully covered for the entire hire period with no hidden liability.
Third party liability insurance, which covers damage to other vehicles and property, is also included as required by Turkish law.
Can I Pay in Cash?
Yes. Cash payment in euros, sterling, US dollars or Turkish lira is accepted. Debit card payment is also available. No credit card is accepted or required at any point in the booking or collection process.
This makes Antalya Car Hire particularly well-suited to travellers who manage their finances on debit rather than credit, as well as those who prefer to settle holiday expenses in cash and avoid currency conversion charges on their bank statements.
How to Book
There are no online forms. Contact Kadir Can directly by phone or WhatsApp with your preferred dates, vehicle type, and delivery location. A confirmed quote is returned promptly, and your booking is held against your name without any upfront payment.
+90 507 650 67 69
We deliver free of charge to Antalya Airport (AYT), Lara, Kundu, Konyaaltı, Belek, Side and Alanya.
