Can I add an additional driver to my car hire vehicle in Canada?
Any additional driver (excluding a spouse or domestic partner) will pay a daily fee. Renter's spouse or domestic partner who meet the same age and driving licence requirements of the renter are authorised drivers at no additional charge. Any additional authorised drivers must appear at time of car hire and meet age and driving licence requirements.
An additional charge of $15.00 per day for each additional authorised driver will be added to the cost of the car hire, unless other contractual conditions apply. In New York state, the additional authorised driver charge is $5 per day.
A spouse or domestic partner is the only permitted additional driver on a car hire secured with a debit card.
Fees are also waived for the following:
- Corporate Contracts in Canada are allowed the following additional drivers at no charge:
- Commercial (corporate) car hires
- The renter's business partner
- Employer or fellow associate
All other additional authorised driver situations are subject to a daily charge.
An additional driver may only be added to the contract at a car hire location and may be added or removed in the middle of the contract. When adding an additional driver in the middle of the contract both the renter and the additional driver must be present at the location.
The system will calculate the charges based on the dates the additional driver was listed on the car hire.
All additional drivers must:
- Meet age requirements
- Appear at the car hire counter with the primary renter
- Present a valid driving licence
An additional daily fee may apply for any additional drivers listed on the rental agreement.
