For under-25s & new drivers
Car hire for young & newly-passed drivers
Yes — young and newly-passed drivers can hire a car even with no credit history. Short-term rental does not require the long credit track record that finance does, so passing your test recently is not a barrier. Getting a quote involves no credit check.
Check my options →Updated August 2026
Young drivers hit two walls at once: no credit history to speak of, and finance lenders who treat that as risk. Short-term hire sidesteps the first problem — there is no long credit agreement to underwrite — and our partners take a fairer view of drivers at the start of their journey.
No credit history is not the same as bad credit
If you are 19 and have never had a loan or card, finance scoring often has nothing to go on and defaults to "decline". Hire is judged on affordability and ID instead, so a thin or empty credit file is far less of an obstacle. You are not being punished for being young — just matched to a partner who understands it.
Insurance is the bigger cost to plan for
For most young drivers, insurance — not the hire itself — is the larger number, and it is arranged separately. We are upfront about that so there are no surprises: factor your insurance quote in alongside the monthly hire cost when you work out your budget.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024
Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025
Source: Finance & Leasing Association, 2025
Check your options in 60 seconds
No credit check to get a quote, and no obligation. Tell us what you need and the right partner is usually in touch the same working day.
- ✓ No credit check to quote
- ✓ Free & no obligation
- ✓ Flexible 6–36 months
Enquiry saved — but you’re not done yet.
An enquiry isn’t an application. We can’t confirm a vehicle, a price or a delivery date until your application is in — so this is the step that actually gets you on the road.
Next step · about 5 minutes
Complete your application to get a vehicle fast
It’s pre-filled from your answers, only your latest bank statement is needed to submit, and it still never touches your credit score.
Continue to my application →No credit check · No obligation · ~5 minutes
Leave it for now and a partner may still be in touch — but you’ll get real options faster by finishing your application.
Common questions
I passed my test last month — can I hire?
Often yes. Newly-passed drivers can be matched to partners who consider new licence-holders. Tell us your budget and we will find the fit.
Is there a minimum age?
It depends on the partner and the vehicle; many start at 21, some lower. We will match you to one whose age policy fits.
Does insurance come with it?
Usually no — young-driver insurance is arranged separately and is often the bigger cost, so budget for it alongside the monthly.