Do I need a credit card to rent a car?

You will need a credit card in most cases to pay the deposit for your rental car. Otherwise, you will not be able to take the car.

Make sure that the main driver has a credit card in their name.
Take a physical credit card with you.
Make sure you know your pin code.
Make sure you have a high enough spending limit for the deposit.
Tip: want to keep your credit card spending space free during your holiday? Then choose a rental car with a low deposit or without a deposit.