How to Book a Hotel Room Without a Credit Card

Need to get a hotel room but don't have a credit card? In most cases hotels require a credit card to cover any potential damages or extra fees that might apply to your stay. However, there is one way around this requirement. Here's how to book a hotel room without a credit card.

Things You'll Need

• Debit card

Instructions

1. Call the hotel and ask if they will accept a debit card instead of a credit card. Most hotels will permit this but they will require a deposit of a few hundred dollars more than the room costs to cover any potential unexpected fees.

2. Make sure you have sufficient funds on your debit card not only for the room and deposit but the remainder of your trip as well. It can take up to 2 weeks for the money to be credited back to your debit card in some cases. Factoring in this loss into your budget is an important step before you agree to the deposit.

3. Call your bank and ask if they can expedite the process of your refund. Sometimes banks will recognize the fee and make the funds available to you right away before the transaction is completed.