Driving and renting a car in the Netherlands and Belgium with a license that is less than 1 year old

1. What do you need to rent a car in Belgium?
2. Can you hire a car with less than 1 year Licence?
3. Can you rent a car and drive across Europe?
4. What happens if a non registered driver drives a rental car?
5. How much is it to rent a car in Belgium?
6. Can newly qualified drivers hire cars?
7. Can I hire a car if I just passed my test?
8. What ID do I need to rent a car from Enterprise?
9. Is it cheaper to rent a car or take train in Europe?
10. Which country in Europe has cheapest car rental?
11. Should I rent a car or drive my own on vacation?
12. What happens if you rent a car and someone else drives it?
13. What is the potential risk of allowing insured but unauthorized drivers to drive a rental car?
14. Is it illegal to let someone else drive your rental car?

What do you need to rent a car in Belgium?

To rent a car in Belgium you will need a valid driving licence from EU or overseas. Take care when overtaking as certain areas are prohibited, including level crossings, traffic ramps and pedestrian crossings. Currently the motorways in Belgium do not require you to pay tolls.

Can you hire a car with less than 1 year Licence?

A common question we are asked is “how long do you need a driving licence to hire a car?” The answer to that question is that drivers who have held their licence for less than 12 months are able to hire a vehicle in the UK at all major airport locations and some downtown.

Can you rent a car and drive across Europe?

In Europe, car hire companies typically allow renters to drive their vehicles across international borders into neighbouring countries. However, you may have to pay a cross border fee in order to drive the car abroad.

What happens if a non registered driver drives a rental car?

If someone who has not been identified as an additional driver drives the car, the rental contract has been violated. He will not be covered by the rental company's liability insurance, and the CDW/LDW will be void. You, the renter, will be responsible for any damage to the rental car.

How much is it to rent a car in Belgium?

How much does it cost to rent a car in Belgium? On average a rental car in Belgium costs $42 per day.

Can newly qualified drivers hire cars?

Hiring as a newly qualified driver

Drivers that have just passed their tests are particularly high risk, and whether you have experience on the road or are fresh out of the test centre, the majority of vehicle hire companies (including us) ask for the driver to have held their licence for at least two years.

Can I hire a car if I just passed my test?

Most people who have passed their driving test can lease a car! Car leasing and car hire are the modern ways to drive a brand new or nearly new car. The only limit is if you are under the age of 18.

What ID do I need to rent a car from Enterprise?

The essential items you will need to bring to an Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch when hiring a vehicle are a valid drivers licence, valid ID, and a credit or debit card. You will also need to prove you are over 25 years of age, and there may be additional documentation required for international drivers.

Is it cheaper to rent a car or take train in Europe?

Every year, as train prices go up, car rental becomes a better option for budget travelers in Europe. While solo car travel is expensive, three or four people sharing a rented car will usually travel cheaper than the same group using rail passes.

Which country in Europe has cheapest car rental?

A 16-country study of car hire costs worldwide reveals that Turkey and the USA are the cheapest places to hire a car this summer, and Italy and Portugal are the most expensive.

Should I rent a car or drive my own on vacation?

Driving Your Own on Vacation. “Instead of driving your own vehicle on your vacation, rent one,” Clark says. “Particularly if you're going in a seven-day block, renting a vehicle could be a lot cheaper than effectively putting all those additional miles on your own vehicle.”

What happens if you rent a car and someone else drives it?

The detailed answer: The rental company will first seek damages from your insurance company, however the claim will likely be denied since the actual driver was someone else. The rental company will then sue you for damages because the contract was in your name ($$$ out-of-pocket).

What is the potential risk of allowing insured but unauthorized drivers to drive a rental car?

If you allow another driver who was not reported at the time of rental, you will have violated the terms of your rental contract. The rental company will void any CDW/LDW you bought, and may deny liability coverage. The unauthorized driver may not be covered by her own insurance.

Is it illegal to let someone else drive your rental car?

Originally Answered: Is it illegal to drive a rental car that you did not rent? First off, in the state of California, there is no fee for additional drivers at all, so you can add someone else to the contract as an authorized driver free of charge. This is a law and does not vary by rental company.