Car Hire Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Am I too old to hire a car?

Almost certainly not! Our car hire rental comparison service offers car rentals for drivers up to the age of 98 or 99 (dependent on location)

Different companies do however have different policies when it comes to insurance. The suppliers that we compare on the moneymaxim car hire insurance comparison service do not insure drivers over 85 although for those about to turn 85 should contact us, as some insurers will allow policies to be bought as long as it is purchased while the policyholder is 84, even if it doesn't come into effect until later. However once that window has closed it leaves those over 85 either bearing a large excess or having no choice but to take the expensive excess waiver insurance offered by the car hire companies if they would like this covered.

One advantage of the moneymaxim car hire insurance comparison service is that it will automatically add any age related premiums enabling quick comparisons to be made for drivers aged from 21 to 85.

Do watch this space though as we are lobbying companies to extend the age limit - although action this will depend on the claims records of those between 80 and 85!

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If you have any queries do call a member of the moneymaxim car hire insurance team.

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