Young Driver Car Hire
Don’t let your age get in the way of you hiring a vehicle, car rental for 18 year olds is even possible in some locations. Age shouldn’t be an obstacle when it comes to hiring a car, for most suppliers it is, as each of them have their own rules on age limits.
As we work with all different suppliers however under 25 car rental is possible.
We work with hundreds of suppliers worldwide and we know the best way to get you the very best deals when looking to hire a car under the age of 25.
Here is a general guide of our car rental under 25 rates:
| Example | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age ⑱ | 18 |
| Typical Young Driver Fees (per day) 💷 | £6 - 40 |
| Full Licence Required For 🪪 | 1 Year |
*Young driver car hire fees & requirements are dependent upon location of hire.
How Old Do You Have To Be To Hire A Car?
Keep an eye on extra charges for young drivers. By Alamo United States, the minimum age for driving a car is 18 years old, but drivers aged 18 to 20 years must pay a surcharge of 49.37 Us dollars per day. This supplement cannot be settled in advance and must be paid at time of pickup.
The minimum age for hiring a car is 18 years old, but drivers between the age of 18-24 are typically required to pay a daily young driver surcharge. This is usually to be paid at the time of pick up.
Here is a breakdown of the age to rent a car & the typical requirements
- 21+ years of age, although limited locations allow 18+.
- Under 25s will be subject to a daily surcharge.
- Have held your licence for more than a year
- Points or convictions may make hiring a car more complicated.
There are several different factors to take into account, so before hiring always make sure you check the terms and conditions.
What Types Of Cars Can I Hire As A Young Driver?
Typically as a young driver the vehicles that you will be able to hire include anything up to a compact size vehicle for example:
- Ford Fiesta – Economy
- Fiat Panda – Small
- Opel Astra – Compact
- Ford Focus Station Wagon – Compact Sw
- Ford Mondeo – Intermediate
However, if you are after a particular size of car, get in touch & we will see what we can do!
Minimum rental ages in different countries
The rental age varies from one location to another, and even within the same country you may be able to hire a car at a particular age at one airport, but not another.
Taking the UK for example, some suppliers will allow drivers as young as 21, however most others will only allow 23 or above. These as you would expect typically come at a daily surcharge cost of £30-40 a day in the Uk.
That being said, it varies massively from country to country so we have put together a guide that shows you the youngest age you can hire a car in some of our most popular countries.
If the country you are travelling to is missing, or you want to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to call us directly, our friendly team will always try and get you the best available deal.
| Country | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| UK 🇬🇧 | 21 |
| Canada 🇨🇦 | 21 |
| Greece 🇬🇷 | 21 |
| Australia 🇦🇺 | 20 |
| Turkey 🇹🇷 | 19 |
| France 🇫🇷 | 18 |
| Germany 🇩🇪 | 18 |
| USA 🇺🇸 | 18 |
| Holland 🇳🇱 | 18 |
| Spain 🇪🇸 | 18 |
| Portugal 🇵🇹 | 18 |
| New Zealand 🇳🇿 | 18 |
| Austria 🇦🇹 | 18 |
Young driver car hire surcharge examples
If you are looking at hiring a car as a young driver then you can expect to pay quite a significant young driver car hire daily surcharge. We’ve pulled together a few examples of surcharges in the Uk, please be aware these are examples and vary from location to location:
| Car Hire Supplier | Daily Young Driver Fee |
|---|---|
| Avis | £32.50 |
| Dollar | £35 |
| Easirent | £30 |
| Goldcar | £35 |
| Green Motion | £50 |
| Interrent | £35 |
| Keddy by Europcar | £35 |
Can I hire a car as a young driver without a surcharge?
A young driver surcharge fee can range up to as much as £39/p day if you go with an expensive supplier, so it’s important to not only find the lowest rental charge, but the lowest price combined with the excess fees.
Please keep in mind that all of the prices on our website do not include any young driver fees; this is in addition to the cost of the rental. If you are under the age of 25 then you must contact us directly to find out the options.
If you are between the ages of 23-24 then depending upon the location, we can offer young driver car hire with a small additional fee. This is subject to availability and depends on where you are wanting the vehicle from.
What else should I consider?
Hiring a car if you are under 25 can complicated so it’s always best to get in touch with us directly as opposed to booking online. You must check the terms and conditions as young driver fees are not included in the online rate.
We work with thousands of different car hire companies across hundreds of different locations all over the world, every single one of them has slightly different terms & conditions, so no matter your situation we will always do our best to get you a vehicle so you can make the most of your trip.
Contact Us Regarding Car Hire For Young Drivers
If you would like more information on hiring a car under the age of 25, please feel free to contact our reservations and customer service teams. You can call us on 0113 88 00 748, email us at [email protected] or chat with us online. We are here to answer your queries and to ensure you book with the supplier that meets your requirements.
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