How much is the security deposit on an exotic car rental?
Exotic rental deposits commonly run from $1,500 to several thousand dollars. Here's how deposits work, when you get them back, and real numbers by car.
It depends on the car and the company, but $1,500 to $3,000 is common. One Chicago and Tampa company, for example, charges $1,500 for cars like a Corvette or BMW M4 and $3,000 for a Lamborghini, Ferrari or Rolls-Royce. It's refundable after the car comes back without new damage.
Every exotic rental comes with a security deposit. It isn't a fee; it's money held while you have the car, so the company is covered if anything comes back damaged, dirty, low on fuel or with tolls and tickets attached.
Real deposit amounts
Here's how deposits break down at one company that publishes them, Valenci Supercars in Chicago and Tampa:
- $1,500: Corvette C8s, BMW M4 and M5, Mercedes-AMG GT, Cadillac Escalade, Tesla Cybertruck and similar.
- $2,000: G 63s, Bentley Bentayga, Audi R8, Porsche GT4 RS, and most of the Tampa supercars.
- $3,000: Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche GT3 RS and Rolls-Royce in Chicago, plus the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge in Tampa.
| Car | City | Per day | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lamborghini Aventador | Chicago | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 2021 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder | Chicago | $1,400 | $3,000 |
| 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB | Chicago | $1,400 | $3,000 |
| 2022 Lamborghini Urus Rosso | Chicago | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| 2019 McLaren 570S | Chicago | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| 2022 Lamborghini Urus | Chicago | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| 2019 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 | Chicago | $1,200 | $3,000 |
| 2025 McLaren GTS | Tampa | $1,199 | $2,000 |
| 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder | Tampa | $1,199 | $2,000 |
| 2019 Lamborghini Urus Widebody Stage 2 | Tampa | $1,199 | $2,000 |
Published rates from a Chicago and Tampa rental company (Valenci Supercars), checked October 2026. Rates vary by company and date.
How you get it back
- At pickup, walk around the car with the delivery driver and take your own photos and video of every panel and wheel.
- Return it with the same fuel level, clean inside, and on time.
- After inspection, the company releases the deposit, minus anything you owe. Your bank may take a few business days to show it.
What can come out of a deposit
- New scratches, curb rash on wheels or interior damage
- Tolls, parking tickets and camera tickets (these can arrive weeks later)
- Low fuel or extra cleaning (smoke, sand, pet hair)
- Late return
Can you pay the deposit with a debit card?
Policies vary. See renting with a debit card, and ask the company before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Is the deposit on an exotic car rental refundable?
Yes. A security deposit is a refundable hold or charge. It's released after the car is returned and inspected, minus any damage, tolls, tickets or fees you owe.
How long does it take to get an exotic rental deposit back?
The company usually releases it shortly after the return inspection, but your bank can take several business days to show the money back in your account.
Why are exotic car deposits so high?
They cover things insurance may not, like tolls, tickets, fuel, cleaning and small damage, and they give the company some protection on a very expensive car.
Example prices and policies come from rental companies’ published pages and were checked on October 8, 2026. Always confirm current terms with the rental company before you book.
Keep reading
How old do you have to be to rent an exotic car?
Most exotic car rental companies require drivers to be 25, but some rent at 21 or even 18. Here's how age rules work, which states protect young renters, and where you can rent at 18.
How much does it cost to rent an exotic car?
Real daily rates for renting a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, G-Wagon, McLaren or Corvette, plus the deposits and extra costs to plan for.
Do I need my own insurance to rent an exotic car?
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