Answered on: October 30, 2019
Client
I was looking to rent a car from Manchester airport from November 19th till 26th, I am 21 years of age with 4+ years driving experience and 3+ years with a valid license.
Agent
OK, I can see you did a search and saw available cars. Look information about age restrictions up here:-
Agent
The driver must have held a full driving licence for at least one year. At STEP2, click on the link "IMPORTANT INFORMATION' displayed to the right of the car photo of your choice. This will open another smaller window and if you click on "DRIVER" you will see what age restrictions there may be and any associated fees. Try a few different car models / suppliers, as they do differ.
Agent
Most do allow, but look out if there is any supplier without a young driver fee.
Client
Got it, so as long as there is a "young driver fee" it means I can rent at the age I inputted. Is there no way to input my age and see rsults accordingly?
Agent
Yes, correct. If a young driver fee is mentioned from 21 till for example 25, you are all ok. No sorry, there is no "age" filter.
Agent
Green Motion allow 21 year old (a fee will be applied), they say this:-
Agent
Drivers Age 25 to 80 Years Young Drivers Age: 21 to 24 Years Charge 50 GBP per Day Includes 20% Tax Customers who fall outside the age limitations will not be able to rent a car unless there is a young or senior driver fee specified in this section. Please note that, if applicable, this fee will be included in the rental price and will be payable on arrival at the rental desk in the local currency.
Client
Does it apply automatically on your website or do I have to pay that in person?
Agent
Sixt is cheaper:- Young Drivers Age: 21 to 24 Years Charge 36 GBP per Day Includes 20% Tax. You will have to pay on arrival. It is not included in the price shown on the website.