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Car rentals are coming soon to Alternative Airlines! Shortly you will be able to search, compare, and book car rentals at Alternative Airlines, all while being able to pay with flexible payment methods like American Express. Check out everything you need to know below.

Reservation confirmation from Orlando MCO, paid with AMEX

Pay for car rentals with AMEX

Pay for your car rental with American Express when you book through Alternative Airlines Car Rentals. All you've got to do is head to the search bar at the top of the screen to begin your search. Make sure to select American Express at checkout!

When you reserve a car through Alternative Airlines and pay with American Express, you can earn AMEX membership rewards, such as 5% cash back on purchases, Nectar points and air miles.

Why pay for car rentals with AMEX at Alternative Airlines?

  • Major and regional providers - Pick from rentals from global names like Enterprise Rent-A-Car to regional suppliers like American Rent-A-Car.
  • Earn reward points - Get the car you need while earning rewards whilst you spend.
  • Secure the best deals - When you pay with AMEX you can lock in the best deals even if you don't have all the money sitting in your bank account. Its perfect for getting the car you need, while staying in control of your budget.
BMW I4M rental confirmed, paid with American Express

How do I pay for my car rental with my AMEX card?

It's easy to pay with your AMEX card through Alternative Airlines; all you've got to do is:

  1. Head to the search bar and enter your pickup and drop-off locations, as well as times and age. Then hit search.
  2. Compare and select the car rental that's right for you. Then confirm your selection.
  3. Enter your driver details and follow the on-screen instructions to head to checkout.
  4. At checkout, select 'American Express' as your payment type and press the 'Continue to payment' button.
  5. Enter your AMEX card details and press 'Secure Payment' to process your payment. Once your transaction has been processed, your car will be reserved, and you will be redirected to a confirmation page. Your reservation details will be sent to your email immediately.
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Drive now, pay later with American Express

American Express allows its customers to book car rentals and pay over time using their product, 'Plan it'. With Plan it, you can split the cost of your transaction into monthly payments with a fixed fee.

American Express' Plan it isn't currently available at Alternative Airlines; however, our customers love using our trusted buy now, pay later partners to split their car rental costs. These partners include:

  • Klarna - Pay in 30 days, all the way to 24 months
  • Affirm - 3, 6, 12 and 18-month installment options
  • Afterpay - Pick from pay in 4 and pay in 6 and 12-month plans

Check out our complete list of partners by tapping the button below 👇

Buy now, pay later for car rentals is currently only available if you are a resident of the United States.

Buy now pay later car rentals
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What is American Express

American Express (also known as AMEX), is a global financial services and bank from the U.S. that is well known for its credit cards, otherwise known as AMEX cards.

AMEX is very popular and currently has over 109 million cards on its network, from individual consumers to corporate bodies. The brand is so big that American Express accounts for roughly 24% of the total dollar volume of credit card transactions in the U.S., making it one of the most trusted providers.

The biggest draw of American Express is its membership rewards programme, which allows its cardholders to earn points on purchases, which can then be redeemed for rewards ranging from travel to shopping, dining and entertainment.

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Ready to rent a car and pay with American Express?

Click the button below to start your car rental search today. Compare, book and pay for your car rental with American Express with car rental brands across the U.S.

AMEX car rentals FAQ

Which car rental companies work with AMEX?

American Express work directly with a list of car rental brands, including well-known names like Hertz, Avis, and National Car Rental.

At Alternative Airlines, you can pay for a car rental from any car rental supplier we sell in our search tool. This includes major names like Avis and Budget to regional brands like American Rent-A-Car.

Check out our list of car rental suppliers.

Do car rental companies take American Express for security deposits?

Many car rental suppliers accept major credit card brands like American Express for security deposit holds from major locations like airports and downtown rental offices.

Make sure to check your rental documents before travelling to make sure AMEX is accepted at your chosen pick-up location.

How do I book a car rental at Alternative Airlines?

Renting a car through Alternative Airlines is easy; all you've got to do is head to the search bar above to start finding car rental deals.

To book car rentals at Alternative Airlines, you must:

  • Be picking up and dropping off your rental in the USA
  • Be aged 18 or over (some states require you to be 21+)
  • Have a valid mobile number and email address
  • Have a valid credit card in the primary driver's name at collection (for a security deposit)

For more information about renting a car at Alternative Airlines, check out our rental booking guide.