Yes. A deposit is required to rent a car. The purpose of the deposit is to protect the rights of the car rental company in case of damage or loss of the vehicle. The amount of the deposit varies according to different car rental companies and vehicle types. It needs to be paid before renting the car and will be refunded or used against the rental fee when the car is returned. The deposit can be paid in cash, credit card pre-authorization or electronic payment methods such as Alipay.