Younger drivers looking to rent a hire car in the United Kingdom may have some extra regulations and costs to be aware of.
When renting a car in the UK, age restrictions will apply. It is important to be aware of what certain age restrictions are in place and what this may mean for you. These restrictions can vary by car rental provider, and may even change depending on the location you are hiring the vehicle from. Make sure to always check each provider’s requirements.
Age limits vary between 21-25 years old and may also vary according to the type of rental car you want to hire and where you want to collect it from. To avoid running into any issues when you pick up your car, we recommend making sure that you meet the age limit requirements beforehand so that you know what types of hire cars are available for you.
Please be aware that some hire vehicles, notably luxury and prestige vehicles, has have an even higher minimum age requirement.
Drivers aged under 21 cannot rent a hire car in the UK.
In some cases, again this will vary depending on the rental car provider, younger drivers — generally under the age of 25 — may need to pay a young driver surcharge. This charge is an additional daily surcharge on the cost of the rental car.
While less common than minimum age requirements, some car rental providers in the UK may have maximum age requirements. With some rental car providers, drivers over a perscribed age will not be able to rent a car, while others may request insurance clearance. This regulation varies not only by provider, but may also vary according to the location of the hire car collection.
Yes, different providers and different locations may apply different age restrictions, and it is important if you are a younger or older driver that you check with the provider before you rent the vehicle.
Full details of age restrictions — if any — are contained in the “Important Information” box and the Terms and Conditions in the VroomVroomVroom booking flow. This information will be tailored to the specific requirements of the provider and the location you plan to collect your hire vehicle from.
