Is there a minimum / maximum age for renting a vehicle with Europcar ?
There is no age limit for renting and driving a Europcar car, but you must be at least 19 years old.
You must hold a driving licence that is valid for a period that varies according to the category of Vehicle and the legislation in force in the rental country and/or the age of the driver.
Charges for young drivers: Are you under 25? If so, a young driver supplement may apply in certain cases and depending on the country in which you hire the vehicle.
You will find this information on the pages concerning the general conditions by country and in the price guide.
| Countries | Age | Exception | Valid Driver's License (depending on the vehicle) |
| France / Belgium / Germany | 19 years old | Drivers under 26 yo. will be charged the young driver surcharge. | 1 year |
| Italy | 25 years old | The minimum age for renting can range from 18 to 24 years old with a young driver surcharge, depending on the vehicle category | N/A |
| Portugal | 21 Years Old | Drivers between 19 to 22 yo. will be charged the young driver surcharge. | 1 year |
| Spain | 21 Years Old | Drivers under 25 yo. will be charged the young driver surcharge. | 1 year |
| UK | 22 years old to 75 years old | Drivers between 22 and 26 yo. will be charged the young driver surcharge. | 1 year (except for rentals starting from Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Carmarthen, Pembroke, Aberystwyth and Llanelli when the full and valid license must have been held for a minimum of 2 years prior to picking up the vehicle |