The minimum age to rent a car in London is 21. Rental age requirements change by supplier, and some suppliers charge a young driver surcharge for car renters under 25. The young driver surcharge is expensive in the UK and can vary between £30 and £40 per day.
Some rental car suppliers in the UK will also have a maximum age limit. Drivers over 70 should pay close attention to age restrictions during booking and be sure they don't need additional documentation to pick up their car rental in the UK.
Travelers from Canada will be pleased to know they can arrive in London and pick up their rental car with a valid Canadian license in good standing. An international driver's permit is not required to pick up your rental car, but it could help speed things up if you are pulled over while driving.
If London is your starting point for a European road trip, travelers will be pleased to know Auto Europe has excellent rates on international one-way car rentals. Travelers looking to pick up a rental car in London and return to Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or anywhere in Europe will be pleased to know we guarantee the best rate on your car from our suppliers. Compare rates today!
Travelers from Canada can pick up their car rental with a valid domestic license in good standing. While drivers are not required to have an IDP while driving in the United Kingdom, Auto Europe recommends travelers purchase a permit prior to their trip. These permits are internationally recognized and typically cost around $20 at CAA.
To help fight climate change and cut down on vehicle emissions, London has created a congestion charge of CAD 19.93 (11.50 Pounds) per day when driving within the city's congestion charge zones. Drivers should also remember that only vehicles meeting the Ultra Low Emission Standard can drive within the ULEZ zone in the city's center. Travelers from outside the United Kingdom should be aware of the congestion fee in London.