We've just returned from England where we rented a car successfully for 2 weeks. Our friend, on a separate trip, had some trouble renting because he is over 75. For future reference, do most rental companies NOT rent to people over 75 or was it just the company he dealt with? (I don't know which company it was.) Thanks for any information.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5552 posts
Most have no age restriction.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8391 posts
Many European rental car agencies have age limitations, and it's sometimes younger than you would think.
You'll have to go online for the individual car rental agencies and see what they specify in their list of terms.
Posted by
Arctophilia, Northamptonshire, England
35182 posts
My dad rented one in England (small local Cotswold company) at age 82, and another in Naples the same year (major company).
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16899 posts
It's a known issue, but shopping around will usually solve it.
Drivers over 70 may have trouble renting in the Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey; drivers over 80 may have trouble in Denmark. If you're over 69, you may be required to pay extra to rent a car in the Republic of Ireland, where the official age limit is 75 (although some rental companies will rent to those ages 76–79 if they provide extensive proof of good health and safe driving). If you're considered too young or too old, look into leasing, which has less stringent age restrictions. (If you're traveling to Ireland, the closest leasing option is in London.)
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5552 posts
There are no age limits in force at corporate outlets of Avis, Enterprise and Hertz for a starter.
Posted by
OP
47 posts
Thank you all for your very helpful replies. Julia