The general UK rules for young drivers looking to rent a car, van or minibus are that they must meet these minimum requirements:
- Must meet the age requirement of 21 to 75 years old.
- Those under 25 can only rent economy, compact or small- to mid-size family cars.
- Might be charged a young driver surcharge.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence valid for at least 12 months.
However, these rules and regulations vary from each rental company. At Fairview Vehicle Hire, we have our own rules and regulations that help us determine whether you can rent a vehicle with us.
Fairview’s Young Driver Car Rental Requirements
For a young driver car rental with Fairview, you must meet the required rules and regulations to qualify.
Rules for a young driver car rental :
- Age requirement: The requirement to rent a car is from the age of 23 to 75 years. Drivers under 25 and over 65 might be subject to a surcharge; this helps protect both parties. This is subject to insurance approval.
- Licence requirement: Drivers must hold a valid licence for at least 2 years.
- Vehicle requirements: Young drivers can only drive standard vehicles, such as economy cars, compact cars and small SUVs
- Insurance: All our vehicles come with basic insurance that covers third-party liability. Depending on your trip, you might want to add additional insurance.
View our blog on ‘what are the requirements to rent a car‘ to learn more about the requirements you need to meet to rent a car with us.
Requirements Needed For a Young Driver Renting a Van
To rent a van with us, you need to meet these requirements:
- Age requirements: Drivers must be aged between 25 and 65 to hire a van; Under-25s and over 65 can only rent our small standard vans. Note that drivers under 25 and over 65 can be subject to a surcharge. This is subject to insurance approval.
- DVLA code: You must provide a licence check code; this helps provide us with a background check on your licence. You can get your code through GOV.UK.
- Licence requirements: Drivers are allowed to hire a van with a normal licence class (Category B). The licence should be valid for at least 2 years and show evidence of active use.
- Insurance: All vans come with basic insurance; additional insurance is available. View our insurance guide for more information.
What Do I Need for a Young Driver Renting a Minibus
To rent a minibus with Fairview, you need to meet these requirements:
- Age requirements: Drivers must be aged 25 to 75 years old to rent a minibus; drivers under 25 and over 75 might be subject to a surcharge. This is subject to insurance approval.
- Licence requirements: Drivers should hold a full, valid licence that must be valid for at least 2 years. To drive a large minibus (15- 17 seats), drivers must present a D1 entitlement on their licence.
- Insurance: All minibuses come with basic insurance; you might want to consider additional options such as excess insurance or business insurance.
View our minibus hire page to see a range of minibuses that we offer for all your needs. Whether a family day out or a school trip, we have the right minibus for you.
Rent a Car under 25
To rent a car with us under 25, you must provide the following documents; this helps us ensure the vehicle and passengers are safe. Documents required to rent a car under 25:
- Driving licence: Full physical UK licence or an accepted foreign photocard licence held for at least 2 years.
- DVLA check code: Online share code to verify your driving record.
- Photo identification: Valid passport or secondary photo ID.
- Proof of Address: Recent utility bill or bank statement matching your address.
- Payment card: Credit or debit card in the lead driver’s name to cover the rental and deposit costs.
This is all subject to insurance approval.
Here at Fairview, we are committed to providing vehicles that are catered to all your needs. Based in London, we service areas such as London City Airport, Maidenhead, Egham, Heathrow Airport, and Battersea.
Whether you are a young driver or a mature driver, we have all your needs; you just need to meet the requirements.
Get in touch with us today to start renting your vehicle.