Can I rent a car, IN CANADA, without a credit card?

Question

I need to rent a car in Toronto next week, but I don't have a credit card and won't get one in time, are there ANY companies that will let you rent with a cash deposit or debit card? I am having trouble finding one, thanks.

Answer 1

Almost any rent-a-car company will let you rent if you post a cash bond but they may ask for many thousands of dollars, especially if you are younger than 25.

Call and negotiate.  

Answer 2

yup but the cash deposit is usually quite large. about $500 and you have to put that money down. you only get it back when you return the car.  Same goes with a debit card, they will remove the money from your account and refund it when the car is returned.  Enterprise will do this for you. I thought Discount would too but maybe they changed their rules now.

Answer 3

There are some private rather than big business companies.  One around my neck of the woods is "Rent a  Wreck".  Check that one out