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Can I rent a car without a license?
I recently misplaced my driver’s license and haven’t had the time to request a new one from the DMV. It’s pretty poor timing because I need to rent a car for this weekend. Can I still rent a vehicle?
Drew Waterstreet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Hmm, that’s quite the predicament. The answer is almost always no. You can not rent a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
If you’ve simply misplaced your license, you can go to the DMV and immediately get a temporary license while your new ID is being mailed to you. This temporary license is usually valid for renting a vehicle.
There is only one exception to rent a vehicle without a driver’s license: Disabled people without a driver’s license may be able to rent a vehicle, but they must have a surrogate driver with a valid license.
Otherwise, you’re out of luck.
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