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AUTHOR Robert Gillespie
June 14, 2018

Car hire for new drivers available in the UK

Newsflash: New drivers, Indigo Car Hire has good news for you! Starting from now, car hire for new drivers is available in the UK.

A common question we are asked is “how long do you need a driving licence to hire a car?” The answer to that question is that drivers who have held their licence for less than 12 months are able to hire a vehicle in the UK at all major airport locations and some downtown. Until now, hiring a car in the UK would have been possible only if the drivers held their driving licence for at least two years. this kind of policy was restricting the access to the car rental services to many possible customers. Many new drivers who want to test their vehicle before buying, or hiring short term until something else comes along were either restricted or over charged.

However, we at Indigo Car Hire have managed to arrange a deal in the UK and now it is possible to hire a vehicle even if you have just passed your practical test. This specialist service was made possible by our company in partnership with one of the major suppliers in the UK. So, if you have only held your driving licence for a few days or for less than 12 months and you would like to hire a vehicle in the UK, give us a call and we can sort it out for you.

Requirements For Renting A Car In The UK

Like most of the specialist services there are particular requirements for renting a car in the UK, this deal is subject to few restriction:

  • Full valid UK driving licence
  • A Passport is often required, particularly at airport locations
  • Proof of address, such as a utility bill or council tax
  • You’re required to get a DVLA code
  • You must contact us directly, don’t book online, as supply is limited
  • The driver must be over 25 years of age
  • You must have a credit or debit card

This is a service we can provide at most of the main airport locations in the UK plus London and Edinburgh city locations.

Top new driver car hire locations

If you do not see the location you require in the table above, please contact our team today as this table is not exhaustive and we have many more locations across the UK.

For more information about our specialist services and Car hire for new drivers available in the UK, please contact us over the phone on +44 (0)113 880 0748, email us on [email protected]

 

If I Am A New Driving Licence Holder Can I Rent A Car?

Can A Newly Qualified Driver Hire A Car? is question we are asked on a regular basis and the answer is yes, you can as long as the license is a full license. There is no requirement for it to have been held for a certain period of time, technically we can reserve a car for a Newly Qualified Driver the day you have passed your test.

Although to actually hire the car, the supplier will want to see your new full licence. So practically speaking not the day after you have passed as your test certificate needs to be sent off and your full license sent back to you.

The unique service is only available from selected locations around the UK, so it is worth enquiring with us as to the nearest location to you.

UK Airport Locations

UK Downtown Locations

Other Benefits

This service is complimented by our usual offering of debit card car hire and low deposit car hire, there is even the ability to combine the offer with a free second driver.

If you have any points on your new licence, rentals may still be possible. This will depend on the number of points and what they are for. Call or chat online with one of our rental experts for further information on this offer.

Please note this offer is open to drivers whom are over the age of 25, for information regarding our young driver car hire service please view our young driver page.

If you are one of the people wondering “can i rent a car as a new driver?” The answer is yes, but always contact us before making a booking online. There are other factors that need to be considered first. Our team will talk you through the process and hopefully get you on your way.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

Traveller

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