Car hire: what do you need to do?

[zoemoo]

Haven’t hired a car for years but considering it for next years trip. What do you have to do these days in terms of driving license etc? Any top tips?

[mick]

All you basically need is a current and valid driving licence. Some hire companies charge a premium if you're under 25.

Andy at DFCH comes highly recommended on here. Used by scores of Dibbers including us six times in the last 3 years - seven if you count last April's cancellation but he allowed us to transfer the booking.

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You don't need an International Driver's Permit (if your d/l is in English) nor a code from the DVLA. If you still have the old style paper D/L you can use that as well but you will be required to carry your passport with you for ID purposes whilst driving.

Mick

[mick]

PS Alamo through Andy is usually best for us and at most Florida airports you can check in on line, print a bar code and go straight to the garage and pick your own car. Slightly different at SFB.

Mick

[MadHatter1]

You also need a credit card for the person who is driving the car.

[mick]

Originally Posted by MadHatter1

You also need a credit card for the person who is driving the car.

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Or with Alamo at least a CC or a debit card so long as it has the Visa or Mastercard logo.

Mick

[zoemoo]

Thanks that’s very helpful