What are the requirements to rent a car?
What are the requirements to rent a car?
There are certain requirements that must be met to rent a car. If any of these are not met, individuals cannot proceed with the car rental process. Therefore, it is necessary for individuals to check whether they meet the conditions before renting a car. These requirements include having certain rights, meeting age restrictions, and obtaining necessary documents.
Required Documents for Car Rental
The documents required to rent a car are essential for insurance and invoicing processes. These documents are:
- National ID
- Credit Card
- A utility bill showing the address of the person renting the car
- Proof of residence
- Driver's License
If any of these documents are missing, it is not possible to rent a car. Car rental companies check the required documents according to the class of the vehicle being rented, and if the individual meets the conditions, a contract is prepared. Once all documents are complete, the insurance contract should be carefully read and signed. After signing, the car is delivered to the individual immediately or at the specified date/time.
Driver’s Age
According to insurance requirements, an individual must be at least 21 years old to rent a car. However, the age factor is not limited to this. The age requirement is directly proportional to the class of the vehicle to be rented. The age limits for car rental requirements are:
- Minimum 21 years old for Economy class cars
- Minimum 25 years old for Mid – Upper class cars
- Minimum 28 years old for Luxury class cars
Additional Driver
The rented vehicle does not have to be used by just one person. However, if someone other than the renter is going to drive the car, it must be reported to the rental company. In this case, the driver's age and driver's license requirements will be considered.
Driver’s License
To rent an economic or mid-segment vehicle, a person must have at least 2 years of driving experience. If the vehicle to be rented is in the luxury class, this period increases to 3 years.
Mileage
When you rent a car, the included mileage limit is displayed on the car’s screen. If this limit is exceeded during use, an excess mileage fee will be calculated.
Credit Card
Individuals who do not use a credit card may experience payment problems when renting a car. A credit card is mandatory for this transaction. In the event of any additional payments required, such as vehicle damage costs, traffic fines, tolls, or extension of the rental period, the collection will be made via the credit card.
Therefore, individuals without a credit card cannot rent a car in their name. However, if the individual meets the other rental requirements, they can rent a car as an additional driver through a relative who has a credit card.
