Warm up the engine, Car Rentals by Alternative Airlines is coming soon! You will be able to compare, book, and pay for car rentals from a variety of rental suppliers across the U.S. all while being able to pay your way with our range of flexible payment options, including Maestro.
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Search, compare, and book rental cars from leading car rental companies and pay using Maestro at Alternative Airlines.
From leading brands to local suppliers, you can use Maestro to pay for car rentals from any rental company on our website. All you've got to do is select Maestro at checkout.
Your car rental supplier will still require you to pay a deposit at collection regardless of how you paid, even if it was through Alternative Airlines.
When you arrive to collect your car, you will be asked to present a valid credit card so the deposit funds can be held. Some suppliers accept debit cards for deposit payments; however, this can come with extra restrictions.
As soon as you return your vehicle, assuming there are no issues, your deposit will be returned or refunded to your card. This can take between 5 to 10 business days.
Be collecting and dropping off your car rental in the USA
Be aged 21 or over (some US states require you to be 18+)
Have a valid mobile number and email address
Have a valid credit card at collection
Maestro is an international debit card brand launched in 1991 by Mastercard, which has been accepted in 93 countries worldwide. A Maestro card can be linked to your current account from any associated bank, like Citibank, or alternatively can be used as a prepaid card.
Like other debit cards, a Maestro card can be used in-store or online, making it a handy way of keeping and spending your money in one place. With over 15 million stores and merchants signed up with Maestro, including Alternative Airlines, Maestro is a convenient way to pay with funds from your current accounts.
The Maestro network is currently being phased out, with existing cards being replaced by debit Mastercard or Visa debit. This is expected to happen by 2027.
You can also pay for car rentals with Mastercard through Alternative Airlines.
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Through Alternative Airlines, you can rent a car with Maestro Card! Simply select Maestro as your payment method and enter your details at checkout.
As Maestro is a debit card, there could be restrictions on the type of vehicles you can rent if you intend to pay your security deposit with Maestro too.
Restrictions can vary by supplier and location but generally see debit card customers are restricted to economy, compact or standard vehicles, whereas luxury cars, premium SUVs or large passenger vans require you to have a credit card to cover the deposit at collection.
Some suppliers and locations don't accept debit cards, like Maestro, for deposit payments at all.
To avoid restrictions, you can pay your rental cost with Maestro at Alternative Airlines and have a credit card to pay the deposit fee at pickup.
No, you can't use your Maestro card to split your rental cost over time. Maestro is a debit card that pays with funds from your current account.
Want to learn more about spreading your car rental cost over time? Check out our list of buy now, pay later options like Klarna and Afterpay.
Buy now, pay later for car rentals is only available if you are a resident of the United States of America.
Yes, it's completely safe to use your Maestro card to rent a car through Alternative Airlines. We use the latest end-to-end encryption technologies to keep your information safe every step of your payment journey. Keeping you and your financial details secure.
Important note: whilst it is safe to use a Maestro card, remember to bring a credit card when collecting your vehicle. Not all suppliers accept debit cards when collecting their security deposit and require their customers to present a valid credit card. Check your rental agreement for more information.
