Car Rental Chiang Rai

[ThaiThaiThailand]

Hi, I want to rent a car at Chiang Rai airport but noticed when I look online it states none of the car rental companies take Debit Cards. I have a US MasterCard check card / debit card and was wondering if this would be accepted or if I could pay with cash?

I have never had an issue renting cars in Thailand using my debit card or paying cash but have never booked ahead like this or if I did it was not with one of the big companies like Avis or Budget. This time I am just trying to confirm everything with the trip first.

Any info or recommendations would be appreciated.

[ginglee]

Ive rented both ways...either go online and book it or do it when you get there. Credit cards are taken but not debit....The last time I forgot my credit card, none of the hire companies in the airport would rent a car without a c/card. I managed to get a number for a company in the city who took cash. She brought the car to the airport. Very painless exercise, the number is ; 053793683

Edited November 16, 2014 by ginglee