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Car rentals are coming soon to Alternative Airlines! You will soon be able to compare, book, and pay for car rentals with a variety of payment methods, including Apple Pay. Sign up for email notifications below to be the first to know when Apple Pay car rentals become available at Alternative Airlines.

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Rent a car with Apple Pay

At Alternative Airlines, you can use Apple Pay to pay the cost of your car rental with just a click of a button. That's with any car rental brand, from any location we sell.

Apple Pay is popular for a reason; it features a secure one-touch payment system that allows you to pay for your rental faster and more conveniently when compared to traditional payment methods.

All you've got to do is select your preferred payment card from your wallet and authorise your payment using Apple's secure fingerprint or Face ID technology on your device.

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How to rent a car with Apple Pay

Renting a car and paying with Apple Pay through Alternative Airlines is simple, all you've got to do is:

  1. Search for rental cars - Use the search form at the top of the page to search and compare car rentals across the U.S. Find the best deals by filtering by rental provider, fuel policies and more.
  2. Pick Apple Pay - Once you have chosen a car, follow the on-screen instructions and enter your details. When you reach checkout select "Apple Pay" from the list of options.
  3. Confirm your reservation - Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate your Apple Pay purchase with Face ID or your fingerprint. Once successful, your booking will be confirmed instantly, and your reservation details will be sent to your email.

Currently, car rentals by Alternative Airlines is only available for collection and drop-off within the United States of America.

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Why rent a car with Apple Pay?

Pay with convenience

Apple Pay is one of the most convenient ways to pay for your car rental. Whether it's with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can quickly pay for your rental on the go or at home using any of your cards.

It's a secure way to pay

With Apple Pay, your payments are verified using your fingerprint ID or Face ID, which are hard to forge or copy. That means only you can access and pay with your cards, making Apple Pay safer than physical debit and credit cards. If that wasn't enough, Apple uses SSL technology to keep your information secure.

One-touch payment system

Paying for your car rental has never been simpler with Apple Pay's one-touch payment system. It's a fast, convenient, and secure way to pay.

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Convenient, secure, fast

What is Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is one of the most popular ways to pay in the world, in fact its used by hundreds of millions of customers every year. Since its launch in 2014, people have loved it for its convenience and ease of use. All your cards are stored in one place, your Apple Wallet, meaning you never have to enter your card details again!

With Apple Pay, you only need to add your card to your Apple Wallet once. After that it can be used for in-store and online purchases from buying a drink to purchasing your next rental car or flight.

Did you know you can also book flights with Apple Pay at Alternative Airlines!

Rent a car with Apple Pay

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Apple Pay Car Rentals FAQ

Is Apple Pay safe to use for car rental payments?

Yes, Apple Pay is a very safe way to pay for your car rental. Apple Pay uses SSL technology to keep your information secure. When you send a payment using Apple Pay the seller doesn't receive your sensitive financial information, like your credit card or bank details. This gives you added security and confidence when paying people or organisations you may not know.

Does Alternative Airlines accept Apple Pay for car rentals?

Absolutely! At Alternative Airlines, we offer several flexible ways to pay, and Apple Pay is one of them. To use Apple Pay for car rentals through Alternative Airlines, all you've got to do is select your preferred car, enter your details and select Apple Pay from the list of payment options at checkout.

Is Apple Pay Later available for car rentals?

Unfortunately, Apple Pay Later is not available for car rentals at Alternative Airlines.

Still looking for a way to split your rental cost over time? Why not consider one of our alternative buy now, pay later options, like Affirm, Afterpay or Klarna, to spread the cost of your rental over time.

Can I use my Apple Card to rent a car?

Yes, you can! Since the Apple Card is a credit card created by Apple, it can be accessed in your Apple Pay wallet app on any iPhone or Apple device. You can then use Apple Pay at checkout and select your Apple Card to complete your purchase.

Got a physical Apple Card? No problem. You can use your Apple Card to rent a car at Alternative Airlines in the same way you would pay with a traditional debit or Visa card. All you will need is your Apple Card's virtual card details.

Does Alternative Airlines offer Apple Pay alternatives for car rentals?

At Alternative Airlines, we offer a few alternatives to Apple Pay, including PayPal and Google Pay, which can both be used to pay for your car rental.

What rental car companies accept Apple Pay?

At Alternative Airlines you can use Apple Pay to pay for car rentals from any rental car company that we sell. This includes rentals from Avis, Budget, OK Mobility and more. Check out our full list of suppliers.

Can you use Apple Pay for car rental?

At Alternative Airlines, you can. We make it easier than ever to search, compare and book car rental deals from providers across the U.S. and pay using methods that suit you, including Apple Pay.

All you've got to do is pick your rental car, select Apple Pay at checkout and follow the on-screen instructions.

Does Budget Car Rental accept Apple Pay?

At Alternative Airlines, they do. Simply head to the search bar at the top of the page and make a search. Then filter by Budget Car Rental and pick your preferred rental car. Once you reach checkout, you simply need to select Apple Pay from the payment methods listed.

Once your payment is complete, you will receive your Budget Car Rental confirmation instantly via email.

Do I need a credit card to rent a car even if I paid with Apple Pay through Alternative Airlines?

Yes, you will still be required to present a valid credit card in the primary driver's name even if you paid with Apple Pay through Alternative Airlines. This is so a security deposit can be charged when you pick up your vehicle. The charge on your credit card is then released when you return your car.

Deposit charges can vary by supplier; check your rental agreement for more information and terms and conditions.