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Rent a car, pay with HeyLight

Need a rental car but want more flexibility to pay? With HeyLight you don't need to pay your full rental cost upfront.


HeyLight gives travellers in Italy the flexibility to split the cost of their car rental over 3-12 monthly installments, helping you manage your travel budget. Whether you're renting a car for the weekend to see a friend or need a vehicle for a family vacation, HeyLight makes renting a car more flexible, affordable, and manageable alongside other expenses.


All you've got to do is select HeyLight at checkout (once available) to pay for your rental over time. It's quick, easy, and secure.


Why rent a car with HeyLight?

  • Designed for travellers in Italy
  • Flexible payment schedules from 3 to 12 installments
  • Split your rental cost into easy-to-manage monthly installments
  • Quick, easy, and secure digital experience from checkout to confirmation

To qualify for HeyLight, you must:

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Be at least 18 years old

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Be an Italian national

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Have a valid identity document

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Hold a valid payment card

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Pick from leading car rental brands

At Alternative Airlines, you can enjoy the freedom to pay later for car rentals from leading car rental brands, even if they don't offer buy now, pay later directly.


Book the best deals from major brands like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Europcar, all of which give you a variety of cars to choose from, including economy cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles, and minivans. Once you have found the rental car for you, head to checkout and select HeyLight to split your cost over time for any rental, from any rental brand available.


As long as you are eligible for HeyLight, you'll be able to use it to split the cost of any car rental we sell.

Rental details sent instantly

Once you have confirmed your car rental reservation, we'll send your rental details to your inbox instantly.


As HeyLight pays the full amount of your rental at checkout, your car rental will be confirmed as soon as your payment is approved. With HeyLight, you have the freedom to drive now and pay later.


Need some help? Our friendly customer service team is on hand 7 days a week to help you at every step of your car hire journey.

HeyLight FAQs

What is HeyLight?

HeyLight is a buy now, pay later service available to residents in Italy. The service allows you to split the cost of your car rental into flexible monthly installments, making it easier to rent a car more affordably as you don't need to pay the full cost upfront.

How do I use HeyLight for car rentals?

If HeyLight is available to you at checkout, all you need to do is:

  1. Select HeyLight as your payment method
  2. Follow the quick on-screen instructions to set up your installments
  3. Once approved, your reservation will be confirmed, and your rental details will be sent to your inbox instantly.
Can I use HeyLight to pay for car rentals in Europe?

Yes, with HeyLight you will be able to pay for car rentals around Europe as long as you are eligible to use Heylight and are a resident of Italy.


Currently, we only offer car rentals within the United States of America.

How many installments can I choose to pay with HeyLight?

With HeyLight, you can split the cost of your car rental over 3 to 12 monthly installments, with exact options depending on your personal eligibility and total cost of your booking.

Who can use HeyLight for car rentals?

HeyLight is available to travellers who are residents in Italy. You will need to meet certain eligibility criteria to use HeyLight, such as:

  • Age
  • Residency
  • A credit check
Can I use HeyLight with any car rental brand?

Yes, you can. As long as you are eligible to use HeyLight, you can spread your cost over 3-12 monthly installments for any rental sold through Alternative Airlines, with any brand available.

Can I book flights with HeyLight through Alternative Airlines?

Absolutely, check out how to buy flights with HeyLight for more information.

Messaggio pubblicitario. Il marchio HeyLight di Compass Banca S.p.A. identifica, come soluzione di pagamento rateale, il finanziamento concesso ai consumatori, salvo approvazione, direttamente da Compass. Condizioni del finanziamento disponibili sul sito www.compass.it, www.heylight.com e presso i venditori, intermediari convenzionati senza o in esclusiva con Compass.