Rent a Car in the UK: Best Offers in London

All renters must produce a valid photo ID such as driving license, passport or ID card. Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. A major debit or credit card is required to cover the the security deposit and the cost of the rental.

If the rental car's bodywork gets damaged during your rental, your Collision Damage Waiver will cover it. It won't cover damage to other parts of the car, though, and you'll have to put some money towards the cost. ... Most of the time, they'll just take this out of the deposit you left when you picked the car up.

If you haven't got a valid full driving licence, then you can't hire a car. ... If you have a non-EU driver's licence, then you'll also need to present your passport and an International Driving Permit (IDP). All customers hiring a car in the UK should take along their passport as a form of identity.

A CDW covers damage to the rental car, but not to other people's property. Collision damage waivers for economy vehicles typically cost $10 – $30 per day. Damage waivers do not cover theft or risky behaviors that result in damage, such as drunk driving.

International licence holders visiting the UK can drive on their valid foreign licence for up to 12 months from when they become resident. - If your licence is from the European Economic Area, you can use it until you turn 70 years old.