Car Rental at Milan Malpensa Airport Without a Credit Card (Also with a Prepaid Card)

It is possible to rent a car at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) without a credit card by using a personalized prepaid card. Through Rent.it, some car rental companies allow vehicle pickup with prepaid cards issued in the name of the main driver, provided that certain requirements are met.

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Car rental at Malpensa without a credit card: quick answer

Can you rent a car at Milan Malpensa Airport without a credit card?
Yes. Some rental companies accept prepaid cards that show the cardholder’s name.

Where can the car be collected?
At Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

Is a flight ticket required?
Yes. In most cases the rental is available only for customers who arrive or depart by plane and can show a return flight ticket.

Which prepaid cards are accepted?
Prepaid cards with the cardholder’s name printed on the card.

Renting a car at Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is one of the main international airports in Italy and an important gateway for travelers visiting Milan and other destinations across the country.

After landing at the airport, reaching the city or other destinations by taxi or public transport can be expensive or inconvenient. For this reason, many travelers choose to rent a car directly at the airport to move around more easily.

Many rental companies require a credit card for the security deposit. However, some providers allow car rental without a credit card if a personalized prepaid card is used and certain conditions are met.

Requirements to rent a car with a prepaid card at Malpensa

To rent a car without a credit card at Milan Malpensa Airport, the following requirements usually apply:

Personalized prepaid card

  • The card must show the first and last name of the cardholder
  • The cardholder must be the main driver in the rental agreement

Flight ticket

  • A return flight ticket from Milan Malpensa is required
  • The rental is usually available only to customers traveling by plane

Documents required when picking up the vehicle

  • Valid driving license
  • Personalized prepaid card
  • Photo ID (identity card or passport)

Why car rental without a credit card costs more

Car rentals without a credit card are often slightly more expensive.

This is because an extended insurance coverage (full coverage / zero excess) is usually included, which removes:

  • damage excess
  • theft excess

This means that in case of damage or theft of the vehicle, you will not have to pay any additional amount to the rental company.

How to book a car at Milan Malpensa without a credit card

Through Rent.it you can easily check which companies offer car rental at Milan Malpensa Airport without a credit card.

  • Visit the pages dedicated to car rental without a credit card
  • Call our customer service: +39 079 0976250
  • Email us at support@rent.it

By booking in advance, you can verify which rental companies accept prepaid cards at Milan Malpensa Airport.

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Publish date: 07/01/2013 (Last update 05/03/2026)
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