Car rental with no deposit
At DOT a deposit is optional. With Premium protection you leave no cash and no card hold, and damage to the car is covered. If a lower daily cost suits you better, Smart protection cuts the deposit to 40%, and the basic rental has a €100 refundable deposit on most cars.
How to rent with no deposit
- 1
Choose a car and dates
Every DOT car can be rented without a deposit — there's no special, pricier group.
- 2
Tick Premium protection in the booking
The plan's daily price is added to your total straight away, before you send.
- 3
Collect the car and pay on the spot
Cash or card, in Podgorica, at the airport or at your address. No deposit is taken.
Deposit by protection plan
| Plan | Deposit | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Basic rental | €100 (most cars) | Mandatory insurance, no extra damage cover |
| Smart protection | 40% of the basic deposit | Damage to the car covered |
| Premium protection | No deposit | Damage to the car covered |
No plan covers theft, tyres and glass, or the interior. You see each plan's daily price in the booking.
Cars you can take with no deposit
Citroën C-Élysée2017
Sedan · Manual
Citroen C32020
Hatchback · Manual
Fiat Tipo2019
Sedan · Manual
Peugeot 2082021
Hatchback · Manual
Citroen C32021
Hatchback · Manual
Volkswagen Golf 72015
Hatchback · Automatic
Why rent with no deposit
- No hold on a credit card — handy if you travel with a debit card or cash.
- No waiting for a deposit refund after your trip.
- Less worry about small scrapes in car parks or on narrow coastal roads.
No-deposit rental — questions
Can I rent a car without a credit card?
Yes. You pay for the rental in cash or by card at pick-up, and with Premium protection there's no deposit, so no card hold either.
Is a no-deposit rental more expensive?
You pay the Premium plan's daily price, shown in the booking before you send it. The base rental price is the same for every plan.
What if I damage the car with no deposit?
With Premium and Smart protection, damage to the car is covered. Exceptions are theft, tyres, glass and the interior — no plan covers those.
Does no-deposit rental apply at the airport too?
Yes — the terms are the same at Podgorica and Tivat airports and for delivery to your address.