Fasten your seatbelts, flexible car rentals are nearly here!
Alternative Airlines car rental is just around the corner! From Fall 2026, you’ll be able to book car rentals across the USA and pay later.
Rent a Car Now & Pay Later
Choose from interest-free to long-term plans
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Rent a car now & pay later at Alternative Airlines
When you book your car rental through Alternative Airlines, you'll have the option to secure your car rental at checkout without paying in full.
To rent a car now & pay later, all you have to do is:
- Select your preferred buy now, pay later partner at checkout.
- Choose your payment plan.
- Drive your car rental and pay back in installments.
Please note that at this time, Alternative Airlines car rental is only available within the USA.
Interest-free car rental
Pay for your car rental in installments at no extra cost with one of the plans below.
Afterpay
- Afterpay Pay in 4: Payments are made every 2 weeks and end 6 weeks after checkout.
Affirm
- Affirm Pay in 4: Payments are made every 2 weeks and end 6 weeks after checkout.
- Affirm Pay in 3 Months: Payments are made once a month over 3 months.
Klarna
- Klarna Pay in 30 Days: Payments are made over 30 days.
- Klarna Pay in 4: Payments are made once a month over 4 months.
Sezzle
- Sezzle Pay in 4: Pay every 2 weeks, with payments finishing 6 weeks after checkout.
- Sezzle Pay in 5: Pay every 2 weeks, with payments finishing 8 weeks after checkout.
Please note that additional fees may still apply to interest-free plans if payments are late or missed.
Monthly installments car rental
Spread the cost of your car rental even further when you select a monthly financing plan.
Afterpay
- Pay in 6, 12 or 24 monthly installments.
- Interest-bearing.
Affirm
- Pay in 6, 12, 18 or 24 monthly installments.
- Interest-bearing.
Klarna
- Pay in 3, 6, 12, 18 or 24 monthly instalments.
- Interest-bearing.
Sezzle
- Pay over 6 months.
- Interest-bearing.
Booking a last-minute car rental? Don't worry, you can still pay later! Get the keys to your car rental before you've paid in full when you drive now and pay later.
Rent a car now & pay later with Alternative Airlines
Whether you're looking for a short-term interest-free plan or a long-term option lasting up to 24 months, you'll find the perfect pay-later plan for your car rental at Alternative Airlines!
Rent a car now & pay later eligibility
Be at least 21 years old (18+ in some states)
Have a valid driver's licence
Have a valid phone number or email address
Be a resident of the USA
Who is Alternative Airlines?
We know that our name may cause some confusion, but we’re more than just a flight booking site. We also offer car rentals with leading brands!
We started out as a flight booking service. The 600+ airlines we ticket have helped people to travel across the globe, getting them where they need to be for less.
Thanks to our expert customer service team, our variety of travel options, and, of course, our buy now, pay later partners, we’ve been able to establish ourselves as a leading online travel site. In fact, we’re officially a 4.9-star company on TrustPilot!
Now we’ve expanded to car rentals too! We’re on a mission to make booking a car rental as simple and affordable as possible! Book car rentals with a company that you can trust. Rent now and pay later across the USA!
Book affordable car rentals today!
Rent a car now & pay later. Spread the cost of your car rental into affordable instalments today. Drive stress-free with pay-later travel!
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Rent a car now & pay later FAQs
What is rent a car now & pay later?
This is when you secure a car rental at checkout without paying the full cost up front.
You won't have to pay in full at pick-up either! Depending on the partner you select, you can continue paying for your rental months after you've driven.
Can I rent a car now & pay later at Alternative Airline?
Yes! Alternative Airlines is more than just a flight booking service.
Choose from compact cars, premium vehicles, XL cars and more. Then pay in installments with a buy now pay later provider like Affirm, Afterpay, or Klarna.
Our car rental options are only available within the USA.
Is rent a car now & pay later safe?
Yes, it’s entirely safe! Alternative Airlines is a trusted online travel booking site, with a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot.
All the car rental suppliers we offer are legitimate organizations that provide high-quality rentals, regardless of your price range.
Each buy now, pay later partner on our site is an accredited provider, and all transactions are secure and encrypted.
Does rent a car now & pay later involve credit?
Yes. Our buy now pay later partners will conduct a quick check to assess if you qualify for a credit agreement. If your credit score is too low, your application may be denied.
Missed or late payments can have a negative impact on your credit score. This can make obtaining a loan in the future much harder. To avoid this, please pay your installments on the agreed dates.
What happens if I miss a payment?
Missed payments may result in additional charges. It can also lower your credit score, which can impact future loan applications.
Can I rent a car now & pay later?
To rent now, pay later at Alternative Airlines, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be over the age of 21 (only some states allow you to rent a car from 18).
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Have a valid mobile number or email address.
- Have good credit (in most cases).
- Be a resident of the United States.
Last updated: August 2026