Young Driver Charges

Allowing the younger driver to hire a vehicle

Young or old, hiring a vehicle can be a fun experience.

If you are a younger driver, you should be aware that you may by liable to pay a young driver surcharge when collecting your vehicle.

We have selected 4 key questions to keep the information simple and succinct. We understand car rental can be difficult and it's our goal to change this and make all our products and services transparent for our customers.

What are Young Driver Charges?

To rent a vehicle in the UK, you must be at least 23 years old and hold a valid driving license for a minimum of 12 months. For any drivers under 25 years old, a Young Driver Charge will apply.

How much are Young Driver Charges?

In the UK, the Young Driver Charge is from £32.50 per day (including VAT), capped at 10 days, and is applicable to all drivers under 25 years old. Please note that this fee changes by country and car type.

To find out the driver age requirements and charges abroad, get a quote from the Budget homepage. Once you have selected the rental location, dates and choice of car, you will get a full list of requirements, including minimum driver age and Young Driver Surcharge.

Alternatively, call our reservations team on 0808 284 4444 for more information.

Prices quoted are for rentals collected from "Standard" locations. Rentals from "Premium" locations will be £37.70 per day, capped at 10 days.

How are Young Driver Charges applied?

All charges are payable at the rental station upon pick up.

Where are Young Driver Charges applicable?

Young Driver Charges are applied at all Budget stations Worldwide.

If you have any further questions about our Young Driver Charges, please do not hesitate to call our reservations team on 0808 284 4444. Feel free to ask any question to our rental station staff, we want to make sure you are happy and understand when renting with Budget.