The_Citizen

I'm going back to the UK in a couple of weeks and need to hire a car.

I have found some good quotes for around £150 for 10 days but then they want £25 a day for young driver surcharge. Does anyone know any companies who have lower driver surcharges. I'm 24 and will be flying to Manchester Airport.

Thanks

scrubbedexpat141

Don't get me started mate. I'm 24 too.

It's ****ing infuriating. I did find a site that DIDN'T charge but I can't remember the name of them and they ended up taking money for insurance (70quid) and then saying the booking wasn't available and offered only cars WITH the surcharge. Waited 7 days for refund. *****.

Basically, no pal. I've taken it on the chin before because it's only been 3 days or whatever, but anything longer than that and you're stuffed.

Can you borrow a car or be put as named driver for 10 days on your folks one or something?

The_Citizen

The annoying part is I am 25 in May, have never claimed and have a clean driving license. Not mentioning the fact I have driven in Dubai for the past 6 months. Yet they will not charge some dim witted driver a extra premium. Really winds me up!

I think that might be the best option, will speak to the folks tonight. The company that I work for said they will pay for the car hire I just don't think they would be to impressed if they had to pay the surcharge as well!

scrubbedexpat141

Why not give them the quote for the whole lot and see what they say?

The_Citizen

It's worth a try. I don't mind paying towards it either to be honest. It's just the price that is annoying.

fezzer

Might be worth trying Rhino car hire i think their young driver age is under 23?

scrubbedexpat141

There are a few on there with no YDS.

Great find, thanks Fezzer.

The_Citizen

Thanks Fezzer will have a look.

The_Citizen

Just had a look Fezzer and some of them don't charge for 24 and above!

I echo Scamps sentiments and it is a great find! saved me about £250

fezzer

No probs. Just remember to bring the smallprint with you when you pick up the car in case the hire company they use has a different idea.