# Car hire after being refused finance

> Refused car finance? You can often still hire a car or van. Short-term hire is judged on affordability now, not the credit score that declined your…

Source: https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/car-and-van-hire-after-being-refused-finance

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Credit & affordability

# Can I rent a car after being refused finance?

Yes, being refused car finance doesn’t mean you can’t get a vehicle. Short-term hire is assessed differently: a rental partner looks at whether you can afford the monthly cost now, not the credit score that triggered your finance decline. We’re an introducer, getting a quote involves no credit check, and being turned down for finance is one of the most common reasons people come to us.

- [Check my options →](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/apply?src=car-and-van-hire-after-being-refused-finance)
- [Browse vehicles](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/cars)
- [Check my options →](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/apply?src=car-and-van-hire-after-being-refused-finance)
- [What credit score do you need?](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/what-credit-score-do-you-need-to-rent-a-car-or-van)
- [No credit check car hire, how it works in the UK](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/no-credit-check-car-hire)
- [Very poor credit car & van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/very-poor-credit-car-and-van-hire)
- [Poor credit car & van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/poor-credit-car-and-van-hire)
- [Fair credit car & van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/fair-credit-car-and-van-hire)
- [More on this →](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/bad-credit-car-leasing)

Guide information · last reviewed October 2026. Your credit score and circumstances are personal, check your own credit report, and a rental partner makes the final decision.