Can someone else drive your rental car in Denmark?
Adding a second driver
Short answer
Only drivers named in the rental agreement are covered by the insurance, so a friend or partner who is not on the contract should not drive the car. Additional drivers usually cost extra. At Europcar Denmark an extra driver is a paid extra service, must be listed on the rental contract and must sign the same declaration as the main renter. Each driver must also meet the age and licence rules of the company, for example a licence held for at least one year.
Why
- An unnamed driver is not insured.
- The extra driver must show a licence at pickup.
- A damage with an unnamed driver can become very expensive.
Details
The main renter must make reasonable checks that each extra driver meets the conditions.
Tip
Add the second driver at the counter, with both licences at hand, rather than after you have left.
What may differ
Fees for extra drivers and the age rules for them differ between companies.
Common misconception
Anyone with a driving licence may drive a rental car.
What actually happens
Only drivers named in the agreement may drive and are insured.
People also ask
- Is insurance included when you rent a car in Denmark?
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- Who pays for damage on a rental car in Denmark?
Sources
- Forbrug.dk: Car rentalChecked at:
- Europcar Denmark: Rental termsChecked at:
- Europcar Denmark: Before you rent a carChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.
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