Can I Hire a Car Without Putting Down an Excess Deposit
Excess and deposit are two separate things
A deposit is compulsory - at Enterprise it’s fixed at £200 for most vehicles. But don’t worry, it is fully refundable provided the vehicle is returned in the same condition.
Excess protection is optional - you can choose to pay it in order to lower the amount of money you could be liable for in the event of accidental damage or theft.