Can I drive a hire car in Britain with a foreign licence?
What you need to know
Insurance is normally part of a hire-car arrangement, so do not assume you need the separate temporary insurance product promoted on this site.
Check the rental company’s requirements before booking, particularly if your licence is not in English or uses a different script.
Temporary insurance for a privately owned vehicle is not a substitute for complying with a hire company’s terms.
Need short-term car insurance?
If you are eligible and need temporary cover, you can compare available short-term insurance quotes and check the territorial limits of the policy offered before you buy.
Compare short-term car insurance quotesQuotes are provided by Ramasis Limited, with whom Prudent Plus Limited has a trading agreement. Ramasis Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 306294). Prudent Plus Limited may receive a commission for each policy purchased following an introduction; this does not affect the premium you pay.