Do I need a DVLA code to hire a car in the USA?

Useful Information for UK Drivers Obtaining a code from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is no longer required to hire a car in the USA. Faxed copies from the DVLA or photocopies of the driving licenses are not accepted by rental car companies in the United States.



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Useful Information for UK Drivers Obtaining a code from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is no longer required to hire a car in the USA. Faxed copies from the DVLA or photocopies of the driving licenses are not accepted by rental car companies in the United States.

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If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit.

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You need a valid driver's license or ID and a valid credit or debit card for paying a deposit to pick up a rental car. You will also need to have a clean driving record. Check with your rental location to verify whether anything else is needed.

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Which documents do I need to drive in the US? You'll be glad to hear that you can rent a car in the US with your UK licence. The US has an agreement with the UK whereby a full and valid UK driver's licence permits vehicle rental in the States, you will have to have held your licence for over a year.

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You will be required to present a valid passport (in Roman script) as proof of identity and the passport must be carried along when driving the rented vehicle. A Visit Visa is required by a person visiting the country as a tourist or on a business trip for a short duration for 30 days.

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Renter's spouse or domestic partner who meet the same age and driver's license requirements of the renter are authorized drivers at no additional charge. Any additional authorized drivers must appear at time of rental and meet age and driver's license requirements.

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You may drive a car in the United States for one year using an International Driver's Permit (IDP) and a driver's license from your home country. Getting an IDP is the simplest way to be licensed to drive in the United States. You must get your IDP in your home country before arriving in the United States.

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All you need is your valid Driver's Licence. When you hire your car it will tell you what you need. We have booked through Avis in Vancouver and as the previous poster has said, we only need a valid driving license. For Canadian readers the DVLA code is basically a full record of your driving record for UK drivers.

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You can rent a car with a $300 credit limit, but it depends on the amount of time you plan on renting the vehicle and the type of vehicle you're renting.

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