UK Car Hire
Hassle-free, affordable UK car hire thanks to the experts at Indigo.
Here at Indigo Car Hire, we are proud to offer quick and easy car hire in the UK at competitive rates. With a team of experts always on hand to help, we aim to make the process as straightforward as possible for all our customers.
When you book through Indigo, you’ll know you’re getting the best deal on car rentals in the UK.
Why Hire a Car in the UK?
Hiring a car in the UK is incredibly popular. With plenty of rural areas to explore, getting around with your own vehicle is often the easiest method of transportation. That’s why we work with a large number of suppliers up and down the country, so whether you’re in the depths of Scotland at John O’Groats, enjoying the seaside in Penzance, or anywhere in between, you can rest assured that we can have a suitable car ready and waiting for you.
We also offer a wide range of specialist rentals, which includes:
UK Car Rental Without a Credit Card
A lot of our customers favour debit cards, but with many rental companies operating with a ‘credit card only’ policy, it can be tricky to arrange. However, here at Indigo, we’ve worked with a number of providers and are happy to offer debit card car hire in multiple locations across the UK. Additional options such as low deposit car hire are also available, as is car hire to drivers aged 23-24 in select locations.
No Deposit UK Car Hire
Another common barrier to UK car rentals is the deposit. Car hire deposits can be hefty and temporarily losing access to such a large sum isn’t possible for everyone.
As we want to ensure as many customers as possible can access cheap rental cars in the UK, we have put in the work to offer no deposit car hire in the UK across several locations.
Young Driver Car Hire UK
It’s a common misconception that you have to be over the age of 25 to hire a car in the UK. In fact, you can hire a car from the age of 21, although many suppliers do set their minimum age requirement to 23.
We work with a number of suppliers offering car hire to under 25s and we do our best to ensure the young driver surcharge is as low as is physically possible.
How to Hire a Car in the UK
Securing affordable UK car hire is easy when you go through Indigo. If you don’t require any additional services, you can arrange your rental car using our straightforward booking engine, which is located at the top of the page.
If you’re looking to rent a car without a credit card or deposit, as a young driver, or with any other additional requirements, we ask that you get in touch with our reservations team.
Our experts will work their magic to ensure you get the best car at the best price that suits your exact requirements. Simply call us on 0113 289 9281, email [email protected], or chat with us online.
UK Car Hire Locations
Below is a list of our most-requested car hire locations across the UK. With that being said, we can arrange car hire in most cities and all UK airports. So, if you do not see the location you wish to hire at below, just use the quote functions and search for car hire at your desired location.
Car Hire In England | Car Hire In Scotland | Car Hire In Wales | Car Hire In Northern Ireland
UK Car Hire Cities & Airports
We offer car hire throughout the UK, including at Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport in London. However, we also offer car hire in Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds and Glasgow. Slightly further afield, we can supply car hire in the Channel Islands and the Isle Of Man.
When you book with us, you can book with peace of mind knowing that your rental car will be waiting for you upon arrival.
Larger Vehicle / Minibus Hire
Looking to hire a car in the UK with space for additional passengers? Here are a few of the options that are available:
The Process For Hiring A Car With A Debit Card
Either call us on 0113 880 0748, email [email protected] or submit a quote request online We will contact you to discuss your arrangements, make sure you have the appropriate ID and an accepted card. We will then source the best possible deal based on your circumstances. Once you have approved our quote we will take a reservation and send you the paperwork for your rental.
What type of debit cards can be used to hire a car
The vast majority of debit cards can be used to rent a car including the following
There are certain debit cards that are more restrictive, however we still have options at selected locations. These include the following: Maestro (Click here for more information on hiring a car with a Maestro) When using a debit card the supplier may ask to freeze a certain value of funds. This is to cover the excess amount and to ensure the safe return of the vehicle. These deposits can vary so please check prior to booking. If you are unsure at any point one of our dedicated experienced rental agents will be more than happy to help.
Please Note: It is important you confirm your debit card is acceptable before booking.
There are certain debit cards that are more restrictive, however we still have options at selected locations. These include the following: Maestro (Click here for more information on hiring a car with a Maestro) When using a debit card the supplier may ask to freeze a certain value of funds. This is to cover the excess amount and to ensure the safe return of the vehicle. These deposits can vary so please check prior to booking. If you are unsure at any point one of our dedicated experienced rental agents will be more than happy to help.
Please Note: It is important you confirm your debit card is acceptable before booking.
Do i need to leave a deposit if hiring with a debit card
Most suppliers do require a security deposit when renting a car, in the UK we have a range of options. The best value suppliers would request a £200.00 – £300.00 deposit. However we do have selected locations where our supplier does not require any deposit, so a full zero deposit.
In Europe we have options where you can just leave a fuel deposit of 110 EUR, and there is no mandatory requirement to take the Super Cover as this can be the case with some of the smaller budget suppliers.
The table below shows restrictions and deposit requirements for for many of the countries where debits cards are accepted for hiring a car.
Do i need to leave a deposit if hiring with a debit card
Most suppliers do require a security deposit when renting a car, in the UK we have a range of options. The best value suppliers would request a £200.00 – £300.00 deposit. However we do have selected locations where our supplier does not require any deposit, so a full zero deposit.
In Europe we have options where you can just leave a fuel deposit of 110 EUR, and there is no mandatory requirement to take the Super Cover as this can be the case with some of the smaller budget suppliers.
The table below shows restrictions and deposit requirements for for many of the countries where debits cards are accepted for hiring a car.
Deposit Requirements By Country
What location is debit card car hire available at?
We offer debit card car hire in various locations worldwide.
The most popular being the UK, Spain, France, Greece , Cyprus, Holland, Iceland, Ireland and Italy.
Not all of our rental suppliers accept debit cards, it should be made clear to the reservations agent you do not hold a credit card before booking.
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