How old do you have to be to hire a car in the UK & abroad? This comprehensive guide explores the minimum age(s) accepted for hiring a car around in different countries, what types of cars you can hire as a young driver, what surcharges you may be subject too and anything else that you may need to know about young driver car hire under 25.
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18 -19 Years Old
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20 Years Old
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21 Years Old
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22 Years Old
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23 Years Old
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24 Years Old
Can I hire at car if 18 or 19 years old? The short answer is yes!
A car rental for 18 - 19 year olds in the UK is restricted but you can hire in other countries from 18 years old, though it is limited.
The minimum age to hire in the UK is 21, but you can often hire in other countries like Turkey, Portugal & Germany, with select suppliers.
Due to how restricted this is, it's often worth being aware that the young driver car hire surcharge can be quite high.
Get in touch with us directly to find out more and get a free no obligation quote.
Can I hire a car at 20 years old? Likewise if you were 18 or 19, suppliers are restricted but nontheless there are options.
Hiring a car at 20 years old opens you up to hire at a few more locations than if you where 18 or 19.
At 20 years old you still won't be able to hire in the UK, but you will be able to hire across most of Europe & Australia.
It's worth noting that you could be subject to a very high additional young driver surcharge.
We'll always try and find you the best deal, but you need to get in touch with us directly to find out more.
At 21 years old you can hire in most locations across the world, including the UK.
You will still be subject to a young driver surcharge but there are now more suppliers who can hire to you so this may not be as high as if you where 18-20.
Get in touch with us to get the lowest overall rental price.
Hiring a car at 22 years old is exactly the same as being 21. You can hire in most locations across the world, including the UK.
You will still be subject to a young driver surcharge but there are now more suppliers who can hire to you so this may not be as high as if you where 18-20.
Get in touch with us to get the lowest overall rental price.
At 23 years old you can hire at most locations across the world, with limited suppliers.
Although in most locations you will still be subject to a young driver surcharge.
We now have deals with certain suppliers to get smaller additional fees so please contact us directly.
Hiring a car at 24 is exactly the same as 23, you can hire at most locations across the world, with limited suppliers.
Although in most locations you will still be subject to a young driver surcharge.
We now have deals with certain suppliers to get smaller additional fees so please contact us directly.
Young Driver Car Hire
Don’t let your age get in the way of you hiring a vehicle, car rentals 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 car hire under 25 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 hire under 25 rates:
| Example | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age ā± | 18 |
| Typical Young Driver Fees (per day) š· | Ā£6 - 40 |
| Full Licence Required For šŖŖ | 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 theĀ vehicles that you will be able to hireĀ include anything up to a compact size vehicle for example:
- Ford Fiesta ā Economy
- Fiat Panda ā Small
- Opel Astra ā Compact
- Ford Focus Station Wagon ā Compact Sw
- Ford Mondeo ā Intermediate
However, if you are after a particular size of car, get in touch & we will see what we can do!
Minimum rental ages by country
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 Ā£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:
| Country | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| UK š¬š§ | 21 |
| Canada šØš¦ | 21 |
| Greece š¬š· | 21 |
| Australia š¦šŗ | 20 |
| Turkey š¹š· | 19 |
| France š«š· | 18 |
| Germany š©šŖ | 18 |
| USA šŗšø | 18 |
| Holland š³š± | 18 |
| Spain šŖšø | 18 |
| Portugal šµš¹ | 18 |
| New Zealand š³šæ | 18 |
| Austria š¦š¹ | 18 |
If the country you are travelling to is missing, or you want to find out more, then please donāt hesitate to call us directly, our friendly team will always try and get you the best available deal.
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 | Ā£32.50 |
| Dollar | Ā£35 |
| Easirent | Ā£30 |
| Goldcar | Ā£35 |
| Green Motion | Ā£50 |
| Interrent | Ā£35 |
| Keddy by Europcar | Ā£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 Ā£39/p day if you go with an expensive supplier, so itās 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 itās 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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