Am I eligible for optional Hire Car Cover if I have held my driving licence for less than 12 months?

No, you’re not eligible for optional Hire Car Cover if you’ve held your driving licence for less than 12 months. To qualify for Hire Car Cover, you need to be;

• At least 18 years old • Hold a full UK driving licence • Have had your licence for at least 12 months

This is outlined in the policy wording, click here to take a look.

This requirement also applies to any named drivers on the policy. If a named driver hasn’t held a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months and/or is under 18 years old, they won’t be allowed to use the hire car.