Generally, to rent a car, you need to have a valid driver’s license and a credit card that has enough amount to cover the deposit, as well as a rental voucher.
What to Bring with at Pick-up
There are three things you should bring to successfully pick up a car.
1.A valid driver’s license
Before you can rent a car, you need to bring with you a valid driver’s license which is issued under your name. The minimum age requirement to rent a car varies from one country to another. The UK, for example, allows drivers who are as young as 17 to rent a car, although this could depend on the supplier. Also, most don’t have a maximum age requirement, but certain countries may only limit car rentals to people who are 70 years old and below.
2.Credit card
The second requirement is a working credit card. Regardless if you have a valid driver’s license, you might not get approved if you don’t have an active credit card that has the same name on your license (if you are the main driver). A working card issued under your name is important because it will be used for the deposit.
To book at QEEQ.COM, these major credit cards are accepted:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- JCB
Some car rental companies also allow you to rent a car with cash-only, but those that accept cash payments as a deposit may have far more requirements than usual. For example, Hertz car rental companies allow customers who are over 21 years old to pay an upfront cash deposit as long as they have obtained a Cash Deposit Identification Card. It takes 30 days for processing and costs $15 to get one.
Nonetheless, you need a credit card when you book online, either on car rental companies or sites like QEEQ.COM.
3.Rental Voucher
A voucher is an affirmative paper with all the rental information once your booking order is confirmed by the car rental company, including your pickup, dropoff dates and times, location, and detailed inclusions like insurances. Mostly, it is required in a print-out, but some car rental companies are slowly moving to accept electronic vouchers.
Do you need an IDP for Rentals
An IDP, or International Driving Permit, is an official document. An IDP allows you to drive a car in 150 different countries along with your driver’s license outside of your own country. You’re strongly advised to get an IDP if your license is not in English.
For licenses from countries not part of the IDP treaty*, an official English translation of your driver’s license is required.
You need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license that will be valid for at least six months after to get an IDP. Usually, you need to apply the IDPs from your country’s Automobile Clubs.
* (known as 1949/1968 Convention on Road Traffic)
Can You Rent A Car with Suspended/Expired License or A Picture of Your License
In the above situations, probably not.
Depending on how your license got suspended, you might or might not be able to rent a car at all. If your license got suspended due to an unpaid parking ticket, just settle the ticket and lift the suspension. However, for DUI offenses, car rental companies have every right to reject you.
The same goes for an expired license. You can’t rent a car with an expired license or only a picture of your license.
Why Is Your Credit Card Required during Booking and Can You Use A Debit Card at Pick-up
You might wonder, “why do you need a credit card to rent a car?” This allows the company to charge you directly if a problem during rental occurs. This could be unexpected damage to the car, theft, or perhaps a traffic fine.
If you also wonder, “can I use a debit card to rent a car?”. The answer is, it depends. Some car hires companies will allow you to use a debit card to rent a car on particular occasions. However, it’s more complicated. For example, the company may conduct a credit check. The rental company will check if you have a good credit score. If your score is poor, you won’t be able to use a debit card at all.
It’s advisable to read the Terms & Conditions carefully when you decide to book online to avoid any failure in picking up your rental car.
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