Car hire in uk, question

[dessiato]

I've been told that I might need "a code" for car rental companies to check my Spanish licence if I hire a car while I'm in the UK.

I've never heard of this, but I'm told it's a new thing that happens now.

My instinct is that this isn't true, but need to be sure.

Anyone else heard of this?

 

[platinumsage]

Sure, it's to replace the paper counterpart with all your speeding endorsements on:

View or share your driving licence information

Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car

www.gov.uk

Not sure how to get a Spanish one.

 

[dessiato]

Sure, it's to replace the paper counterpart with all your speeding endorsements on:

View or share your driving licence information

Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car

www.gov.uk

Not sure how to get a Spanish one.

Thanks.

I've just contacted the car hire companies I was planning to use, so hope I'll get some firm info about what I need to do.

 

[not-bono-ever]

I have never been asked for one of these but yeh

 

[Elpenor]

I was asked to provide it when hiring a van earlier this year - it is a very easy process but I have a UK Driving Licence.

I try not to worry too much about this sort of thing as there is very rarely a scenario a car hire firm hasn't dealt with. It may be worth arranging your own car-hire insurance excess cover, as it will allow you to decline all of their add-ons. Usually a way to save a few bob. Download Navmii app for free offline maps so no need for a GPS.

 

[dessiato]

I was asked to provide it when hiring a van earlier this year - it is a very easy process but I have a UK Driving Licence.

I try not to worry too much about this sort of thing as there is very rarely a scenario a car hire firm hasn't dealt with. It may be worth arranging your own car-hire insurance excess cover, as it will allow you to decline all of their add-ons. Usually a way to save a few bob. Download Navmii app for free offline maps so no need for a GPS.

Thanks. That's a good idea about the insurance.

I'll be taking my sat-nav with me anyway.

 

[dessiato]

I've heard back from the rental company. They only need a passport and full licence for foreign licence holders from the EU.